Northern Southeast Alaska
Around Northern Southeast Alaska
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Northern Southeast Alaska
Where mountains meet the sea and the salmon run deep.
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Welcome to the heart of Southeast Alaska, where mountains meet the sea and the rain keeps everything green. Whether you're here for the fishing, the glaciers, or just the quiet, you'll find a community that knows how to make the most of every long summer day.
Clubs for Northern Southeast Alaska
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The room
One room for everyone around Northern Southeast Alaska. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Northern Southeast Alaska. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Sitka National Historical Park Totem pole trail and site of the 1804 Battle of Sitka.
- Fort William H. Seward Historic U.S. Army post in Haines, now a national historic landmark.
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Preserves Skagway's gold rush era buildings and trails.
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad Scenic narrow-gauge railroad from Skagway over the White Pass.
- Hubbard Glacier Massive tidewater glacier near Yakutat, often seen on cruises.
- Icy Strait Point Public cruise port and gondola in Hoonah with views of Chichagof Island.
- Outdoors Kayaking in Sitka Sound
- Outdoors Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
- With kids Visit the Alaska Raptor Center
- With kids Explore tide pools at low tide
- Evenings Live music at local bars
- Evenings Community dances
- Locals love Fishing harbors
- Locals love Small-town diners
Through the year
- Sitka WhaleFest November A November festival celebrating whales with science talks, art, and community events.
- Alaska Bald Eagle Festival November Haines hosts this November festival during the largest bald eagle gathering in the world.
- Southeast Alaska State Fair July Haines' July fair features local crafts, music, and a classic small-town carnival.
- Sitka Summer Music Festival June A June chamber music festival attracting musicians from around the world.
- Klondike Gold Rush Days Summer Skagway's summer re-enactment of the gold rush era with costumes and street performances.
Cool, wet, and temperate maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers. Rain is frequent year-round, but the landscape stays lush and green. Best: Late spring to early fall (May–September) offers the most daylight and best chances for clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “Cheechako”
- A newcomer to Alaska.
- “Sourdough”
- An old-timer who has survived many winters.
- “Outside”
- Anywhere outside Alaska.
- “The Panhandle”
- Southeast Alaska, the panhandle.
Getaways
- Juneau Mendenhall Glacier, state capitol, and downtown shops.
- Ketchikan Totem poles, Misty Fjords, and Creek Street.
- Southern Southeast Alaska Petersburg and Wrangell for fishing and small-town charm.
- Glacier Bay National Park Tidewater glaciers and abundant wildlife, accessible by boat or plane.
Local flavour
Rooting for Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Kraken
Eat and drink
- Fresh-caught salmon King, sockeye, and coho
- Halibut Often grilled or fish and chips
- Dungeness crab Local delicacy
- Smoked salmon Traditional preservation method
- Fish chowder Hearty, seafood-based
- Wild berry pies Blueberry, salmonberry, and huckleberry
Where people go
- Fishing harbors and canneries Working waterfronts
- Totem poles and clan houses Tlingit and Haida heritage
- Glaciers and fjords Tidewater glaciers, icebergs
- Historic gold-rush streets (Skagway) Preserved 1890s storefronts
- Rainforest trails Mossy, misty, and quiet
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Nearby
Every areaSitka City and Borough, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Haines Borough, Skagway Municipality and Yakutat City and Borough, AK. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.