4 Star Places To Visit in Hoonah, Alaska, United States (9)

1. 4.0 Icy Strait Point (1.321 reviews)
   - Small cruise ship stop with good scenery but limited and expensive activities
   Sunday: Cultural Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
   
   
   Visited from our cruise ship. Very small place with lovely scenery but limited activities. IMO your best bet is to hike the short nature trails and take the cable car up the mountain for more hiking and scenic views. Would have loved to have done the seated zip line but not at 170 USD for one ride! We had prebooked the bear watch to the river combined with the whale watch and at around 250 USD each it wasn't worth it. We didn't see any bears and found out later that sightings here are rare. The whale watch was OK but we only saw a couple. There is much better whale watching at Juneau and Seward. See more..
   
2. 4.0 Warehouse Shops at Icy Strait Point (128 reviews)
   - Well worth the 5 minute walk, even in the downpour of rain!
   Sunday: Shopping Malls
   
   
   12 Different Shops to Choose from at Icy Strait PointShopping can be a huge amount of stress in most Alaskan towns. Here at Icy Strait Point our cannery shops are just a few steps away from the dock making it easy to find the right souvenirs to bring home to your friends and family. All of our shops are Alaskan or locally owned and operated! See more..
   
3. 4.5 Icy Strait Point - Whale & Marine Mammals Cruise (117 reviews)
   - Great experience.
   Sunday: Boat Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The narrator was interesting, the deck hand and captain knew their stuff, and the server handled refreshments with dispatch. They taught us how to spot the whales, and then helped us identify our pictures. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Tribal Dance & Cultural Legends at Icy Strait Point (63 reviews)
   - Tlingit Indian Dance and Cultural Legends
   Sunday: Theatre & Performances
   
   
   Immerse yourself in Native culture! Gather at the Heritage Center Native Theater for the Tribal Dance and Cultural Legends performance showcasing the rich heritage of a people shaped by the wild lands and inland seas of southeast Alaska. Wearing their colorful, traditional regalia, a group of proud Huna Tlingit performers share their history and culture through song, dance and storytelling. The show culminates in a lively traditional celebration... and you're invited to join in! Please refrain from photography and videotaping during the performance: The actors will be available for photos immediately afterward. Duration Approximately 1.0 hour See more..
   
5. 4.0 My Holidays Online - Alaska (50 reviews)
   - A+++++++++++++++++++++++
   Day Trips
   
   
   My wife and I went to the St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Church. The older part of the church where services were formerly conducted was open to visitors. The walls on the inside of the church are covered with beautiful religious icons. So many that it is almost overwhelming. There are paintings, tapestries and some icons crafted in metal. Don't miss St. Michaels. A street next to the church was closed to traffic and the shops along both sides of that street were great. Whether you are looking for apparel, souvenirs or even a pharmacy, they are all there. The local people were all very nice and friendly. We are planning to go back in 2024. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Brown Bear Lodge Excursions (38 reviews)
   - Brown Bear Lodge has everything your looking for when you visit Hoonah, Ak
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Fishing Charters & Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   The first thing you'll notice are all the beautiful picturess mountains. As you enter the bay,several kinds of whales start showing up and still before your feet hit the ground, you will see eagles everywhere, hundreds of them. Once on land, there are shops to see and plenty of eateries to choose from. We found our guide, Phil Jones and set off on our trek. Our guide found several bears for us. but he also stopped so we could get many other photos and he was very knowledgible about our surroundings. We have hired other guides but none compared to phil. We will never forget our visit to Brown Bear Lodge and our guide phil jones See more..
   
7. 4.0 Yaakw Kahidi Cultural Center (9 reviews)
   - A must see in Hoonah
   Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   The Yaakw Kahidi Cultural Center aims to maintain the culture of the Hoonah tribes and tell their historic story to visitors like us. The growing cultural center is welcoming and personable. The elders will tell you of their story and location amongst the First Nation's tribes of the Pacific North West. You can see examples of their wood carving for totems and canoes and beautiful artwork. This year they have introduced a new selection of merchandise (T-shorts, sweatshirts) which are great quality (we bought a few) and the proceeds go towards the community. All the people here were super friendly and we walked away knowing a lot more about Hoonah and the tribe than we could have learnt from a book. It is free to enter and well worth a visit. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Fishbone Gifts (9 reviews)
   - So much fun!
   Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Unique Alaskan Gifts. Located downtown across the street from the Huna Tribal House Carving Project. See more..
   
9. 4.0 Huna Tribal House (9 reviews)
   - Amazing cultural experience
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   Gordon Greenwald, Master Carver, shared the history of the Tlingit Native American tribe, his background, and how he came to be a master carver of totem poles. Take 30 minutes to visit this site, watch a totem pole being carved, learn about this tribe and a bit of Alaskan history. It's an experience that won't be forgotten. See more..