Haines Visitor Center

Haines Visitor Center The Haines Visitor Center represents one of the most epic and beautiful areas on planet earth. We are the Alaska that dreams are made of!

Visit anytime. Haines...The Adventure Capital of Alaska. Our beautiful piece of paradise offers history, culture, scenery and adventure to last a lifetime. No matter where your interests lie you can be assured to find something truly amazing in Haines. Come and tap into your inner explorer…Find your adventure!

Calling all bird lovers! 🍂 As fall migration is underway, we’re seeing some amazing sights in the skies. Living amongst ...
09/27/2024

Calling all bird lovers! 🍂 As fall migration is underway, we’re seeing some amazing sights in the skies. Living amongst a healthy population of bald eagles is such a gift, and their presence always reminds me of how rich our ecosystem is. While I love this time of year, I can’t help but look forward to spring—when the eulachon run brings an influx of birds in numbers that are nothing short of spectacular. Nature’s rhythm is awe-inspiring! What migratory birds are you spotting in your area right now? 🦅🌿

Southeast Alaska is a fantastic place to go birding. Explore the area using this virtual trail as your guide.

Happy Thursday!Just another day in Haines.If you’re looking for epic wildlife photography experiences and jaw-dropping s...
09/26/2024

Happy Thursday!
Just another day in Haines.

If you’re looking for epic wildlife photography experiences and jaw-dropping scenery, pack your bags and head to Haines! You never know who (or what) you'll run into. 🏞️✨

Check out these shots from this week in the Chilkat Valley! 🌧️☀️ From dramatic storms to brilliant sunshine, and now the...
09/18/2024

Check out these shots from this week in the Chilkat Valley! 🌧️☀️ From dramatic storms to brilliant sunshine, and now the magic of evening skies turning dark. Fall is truly showing off its colors here! 🍂✨ Visit us and experience the beauty for yourself.

Happy Monday. It’s another beautiful day in Haines. We’ve got clouds, some rain, some wind, some blue-holes, a few rainb...
09/16/2024

Happy Monday. It’s another beautiful day in Haines. We’ve got clouds, some rain, some wind, some blue-holes, a few rainbows, and an abundance of beautiful scenery and wildlife. Visit anytime.


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A big thank you to the Brilliance of the Seas for an amazing season in Haines! 🌧️ Even though it rained all day today, w...
09/13/2024

A big thank you to the Brilliance of the Seas for an amazing season in Haines! 🌧️ Even though it rained all day today, we’re thrilled to have helped make your Alaskan dream come true with all the incredible wildlife sightings! 🐻🦅

We’d love to see your memories—tag us in your photos and posts! 📸

To the people of Haines, our next scheduled ship will be arriving Monday evening as we welcome the Radiance of the Seas from 7pm-11pm. Good luck to all of you moose hunters!

What a wonderful day welcoming Carnival Cruise Line to Haines, Alaska! 🛳️ We hope you had an amazing time exploring our ...
09/11/2024

What a wonderful day welcoming Carnival Cruise Line to Haines, Alaska! 🛳️ We hope you had an amazing time exploring our beautiful town, spotting majestic bears 🐻 and eagles 🦅, and taking in the stunning sights of Alaska. Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to welcome you back on your next Alaskan adventure! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome the Regatta and American Constellation tomorrow and look forward to hosting Brilliance of the Seas on Thursday! 🌊
Carnival Cruise Line

09/10/2024

If you're on a cruise to Skagway, make sure to book a trip over to Haines! Most ships dock in Skagway all day and it allows for plenty of time to see both communities. Visit anytime!

🌟 Hello, Haines! 🌟 We’re heading into an exhilarating final stretch of our 2024 cruise season, and this week’s going to ...
09/08/2024

🌟 Hello, Haines! 🌟 We’re heading into an exhilarating final stretch of our 2024 cruise season, and this week’s going to be a busy one!

Here’s the lineup of cruise ship visits:

🚢 Monday, September 9th: The Silver Muse will be in port with just under 600 guests.

🚢 Tuesday, September 10th: The Carnival Miracle arrives, bringing over 2,000 guests to town.

🚢 Wednesday, September 11th: Get ready to welcome nearly 900 guests as the Regatta and American Constellation both visit.

🚢 Thursday, September 12th: The Brilliance of the Seas will be here all day with over 2,000 guests on board.

Let’s give our visitors an unforgettable Haines experience as we close out the 2024 cruise season! 🛳️✨

📷 photo credit: Vija Pelekis, 'Dock Biking'

Welcome to Haines! 🐻 Before you head out to see the bears, be sure to stop by the Visitor Center for important tips and ...
09/07/2024

Welcome to Haines! 🐻 Before you head out to see the bears, be sure to stop by the Visitor Center for important tips and information to make the most of your visit.

We know how special bear viewing is here, but safety—for both our visitors and bears—is our top priority. To keep our bears happy and healthy, please remember: a fed bear is a dead bear. Always give them plenty of s**ce and an open path, keep coolers secured in your vehicle, never approach them, and enjoy watching from a safe distance. Be sure to obey all posted signage to help us protect these incredible creatures and their home. 🌲🐾 📷TomGanner

09/06/2024

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Prize Winners of the Visit Haines 2024 Photo Contest! 📸

A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and shared their incredible Haines moments with us throughout the contest. Your photos perfectly captured this year's theme of “People in Action,” showcasing the vibrant and dynamic life of our community.

🏆 Grand Prize Winners:
🥇 1st Place: Nelle Jurgeleit-Greene – $500 Alaska Airlines gift card
🥈 2nd Place: Gabe Strong – $200 gift card to a local business of your choice
🥉 3rd Place: Mark Fonenot – $100 gift card to a local business of your choice

Congratulations to our winners and to all our weekly winners who showcased the best of Haines. We loved seeing your active and engaging moments!

📽️ We’ve put together a video montage featuring just a few of the wonderful photos we received this summer. From breathtaking landscapes to lively activities, there were so many incredible shots that capturing them all was a delightful challenge!

Stay tuned for more exciting events and opportunities to celebrate our community. Thank you once again for making this contest a success and for sharing your amazing Haines moments with us!

09/06/2024
Happy Labor Day, everyone! 🌟 We hope you're enjoying this peaceful day as much as we are. We're thrilled to welcome RCCL...
09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day, everyone! 🌟 We hope you're enjoying this peaceful day as much as we are. We're thrilled to welcome RCCL's Radiance of the Seas to Haines tonight from 7-11pm! 🚢✨

As you relax, take a moment to enjoy more of the incredible entries from our photo contest. Your love of Haines never ceases to amaze us! 📸

Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday. See you tonight!

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year's photo contest! We've received some fantastic photos, and ...
09/02/2024

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year's photo contest! We've received some fantastic photos, and it truly warms our hearts to see your smiling faces and the amazing adventures you're having. 🌟Grand Prize drawing taking place this Friday!

As we move into a busy week, we're excited to welcome visitors to our beautiful town and send them your way! Here's what's coming up:

🚢 Monday evening: The Radiance of the Seas will be in town from 7 PM to 11 PM. 🚢 Tuesday: NCL Sun arrives bright and early at 7 AM and stays until 8 PM. 🚤 Wednesday: We’ll welcome three small boats with a total of 555 guests. 🚢 Friday: The Westerdam docks from 6 AM to 5 PM, bringing 1,600 guests.

We look forward to a great week and can't wait to see our visitors enjoying everything your businesses have to offer! 🌊🛳️

Sunday Funday! 🎉 Hope you're out having great adventures! We've got a busy week ahead here in Haines:    Monday evening:...
09/01/2024

Sunday Funday! 🎉 Hope you're out having great adventures! We've got a busy week ahead here in Haines:

Monday evening: We welcome the Radiance of the Seas from 7 PM to 11 PM.
Tuesday: The NCL Sun arrives from 7 AM to 8 PM.
Wednesday: Three small boats will bring a total of 555 guests to town.
Friday: The Westerdam docks from 6 AM to 5 PM with 1,600 guests.

It’s going to be an exciting week! 🚢 📷reba

🎉 It’s Friday and we’re thrilled to announce the final weekly winners of the Visit Haines 2024 Photo Contest! 📸🌟 Congrat...
08/30/2024

🎉 It’s Friday and we’re thrilled to announce the final weekly winners of the Visit Haines 2024 Photo Contest! 📸

🌟 Congratulations to Lori Rabey with “The Only Way to See Alaska” and Sarah Elliott with “Sun & Snow on Takshanuk Ridge.” Both of these stunning photos capture Haines from incredible heights and showcase our breathtaking views.

🌄✈️ Lori and Sarah will each receive a $50 gift card to a local Haines business of their choice.

Next week, we’ll be drawing for our GRAND PRIZES from all the amazing photos submitted throughout the contest. Anyone who has participated is in the running, so stay tuned!

🎁 Here’s what’s up for grabs:
🥇 1st Place: $500 Alaska Airlines gift card
🥈 2nd Place: $200 gift card to a local business of your choice
🥉 3rd Place: $100 gift card to a local business of your choice

Don’t miss out on the chance to win big! For more details and to check out all entries, visit visithaines.com/photo-contest.

Happy Labor Day Weekend! ☀️ Let's start the celebration with the last Dalton City Limits tonight @ Southeast Alaska Stat...
08/29/2024

Happy Labor Day Weekend! ☀️ Let's start the celebration with the last Dalton City Limits tonight @ Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. Even if the weather isn't perfect, the sun is still setting late, and we're not shoveling snow just yet! We're excited to welcome a few RV caravans over the weekend and we've had lots of Yukoners stopping by the Visitor Center—many of whom are discovering Haines for the first time!

Get ready because the first week of September is bringing us a full lineup of ships, with over 6,000 guests set to visit our beautiful town. Summer isn't over yet—let's make the most of it! 🌻🚢

You can always check the events calendar and the cruise ship schedule on out visithaines.com website 📷reba

Happy Wednesday!Today, we welcome the Viking Orion to town, bringing approximately 1,000 guests. The downtown shuttle wi...
08/28/2024

Happy Wednesday!

Today, we welcome the Viking Orion to town, bringing approximately 1,000 guests. The downtown shuttle will begin service at 9 AM. Unfortunately, due to the wind, the Constellation will not be able to dock in Haines today.

Don't forget to enter our photo contest! All entries are eligible for the grand prize—a $500 Alaska Airlines gift card. The grand prize winner will be drawn from all entries, regardless of whether you win a weekly prize. Enter @ visithaines.com
📷Reba

🚧 Updated Parking Lot Resurfacing Dates 🚧Attention, Haines neighbors! We have an update regarding the Haines Visitor Cen...
08/26/2024

🚧 Updated Parking Lot Resurfacing Dates 🚧

Attention, Haines neighbors! We have an update regarding the Haines Visitor Center parking lot resurfacing project. The lot will now be closed to traffic from September 3rd to September 14th. The anticipated completion date for the project is September 30th.

Please remember that access for emergency vehicles will remain open throughout the project. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities!

Please plan ahead and use alternative parking options during this period. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities!

Thank you for your cooperation!

Haines Visitor Center

Please plan ahead and use alternative parking options during this period. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities!

Thank you for your cooperation!

Haines Visitor Center

🌟 Welcome, Silver Muse! 🌟Haines is excited to welcome the Silver Muse and nearly 600 guests tomorrow, Monday, August 26t...
08/26/2024

🌟 Welcome, Silver Muse! 🌟

Haines is excited to welcome the Silver Muse and nearly 600 guests tomorrow, Monday, August 26th! 🚢✨

After all the rain today, tomorrow’s forecast looks a lot less wet—perfect for exploring our charming town. The ship will be in port from 8 AM to 5 PM, giving visitors plenty of time to soak in the sights.

Local businesses, let's give our guests a warm Haines welcome and make their Monday in town truly special!

📸 Photo Credit: Cecile Elliott, "Touching the Sky"

I have a deep appreciation for birds, and the Arctic Tern, pictured below, is one of my favorites to observe. Springtime...
08/25/2024

I have a deep appreciation for birds, and the Arctic Tern, pictured below, is one of my favorites to observe. Springtime in Haines, when the eulachon fill our rivers, offers an exceptional bird-watching experience. With fall quickly approaching, we're eagerly anticipating the migration season. You can read more about the birds in our area in the article linked below on our website, VisitHaines.com. Rainy days are perfect for exploring these resources. We welcome you to visit anytime!

Photo: Felipe Mendez Photography
https://www.visithaines.com/articles/post/the-importance-of-the-chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-iba-to-migratory-birds/

👑 Haines, Get Ready for the Queen! 👑The Queen Elizabeth is arriving tomorrow, Sunday, August 25th, bringing over 2,000 g...
08/24/2024

👑 Haines, Get Ready for the Queen! 👑

The Queen Elizabeth is arriving tomorrow, Sunday, August 25th, bringing over 2,000 guests ready to explore our beautiful town! 🚢✨

🕕 Arrival: 6 AM
🕗 Departure: 8 PM
🚌 Shuttle service begins at 10 AM and runs through all-aboard.

Local businesses, this is a great opportunity to welcome visitors and showcase what makes Haines so special. Let’s make this a day to remember for everyone!

🎉 It’s Friday and we’re excited to announce the winners of Week Ten of the Visit Haines 2024 Photo Contest! 📸🌟 Congratul...
08/23/2024

🎉 It’s Friday and we’re excited to announce the winners of Week Ten of the Visit Haines 2024 Photo Contest! 📸

🌟 Congratulations to Kevin Forster with “Morning Commute out of the Pota-ledge on the Wall; Upper Chilkat” and Thomas Lee with “Packraft Take Out on the Chilkoot Inlet.” Both of these stunning photos beautifully showcase Haines’ epic adventures, from high-altitude climbs to valley floor explorations.

🌄🏞️ Kevin and Thomas will each receive a $50 gift card to a local Haines business of their choice.

Next week will be our FINAL weekly winner announcement, and then we’ll draw for our GRAND PRIZES! 🎁 Here’s what’s up for grabs:

🥇 1st Place: $500 Alaska Airlines gift card
🥈 2nd Place: $200 gift card to a local business of your choice
🥉 3rd Place: $100 gift card to a local business of your choice

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement—there’s still one more week to participate! Share your best Haines moments for a chance to win.

👉 For more details and to submit your photos, visit visithaines.com/photo-contest. Capture the magic of Haines and join the fun!

Thank you, Brilliance of the Seas, for a fantastic day in Haines! We’re looking forward to your final call on September ...
08/23/2024

Thank you, Brilliance of the Seas, for a fantastic day in Haines! We’re looking forward to your final call on September 12th before you depart Alaska for the season. Tonight, we’re excited for the Dalton City Lights concert at the fairgrounds—can’t wait to see the band perform! Plus, we’ve got an RV caravan in town all weekend and lots of Yukoners here to enjoy everything Haines has to offer. We’ll be cruise ship-free until Sunday when we welcome the Queen Elizabeth to port with 2,000 guests. See you then!

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122 2nd Avenue
Haines, AK
99827

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+19077666418

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