Places to Visit in Haines, Alaska ↠ Southeast Alaska Fairgrounds (AKA Dalton City).

We stumbled upon the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds on our first trip to Haines, Alaska. When we got there, we thought it was closed...kinda creepy. It looks like an old town that's been abandoned, but there are so many gems tucked away in these buildings. It's also called Dalton City, because it's the set from White Fang that was moved here once filming was over.

Of course, if you're in Haines in the summer (perfect time for fishing), you should definitely grab a ticket for Beer Fest. Make sure to grab your ticket in advance though, they go fast! This is one thing I'm really bummed we missed out on during our time in Alaska.

Our favorite spots at Southeast Alaska State Fair are Haines Brewing Company and Klondike Saloon. The people are so friendly and in the summer these places are hopping. I love coming in the off-season though when it's quiet. The locals have more time to chat about life in Haines and it's so peaceful taking in the gorgeous views.

♡ MALLORIE

Places to Visit in Haines, Alaska ↠ Haines Eagle Festival.

It just so happened, that when we drove through Haines, Alaska on our trip to the Lower 48, Eagle Fest was happening. I heard about Eagle Fest when it was too late to make arrangements the year before and was dying to go, so I was so excited to be driving through with so many of these amazing creatures flying around on our way through town.

We had an eagle nest across the river from us at our place in Juneau, and they would always fly over our house/backyard. I never knew how big and tall they are! Such beautiful birds...

I drove Dave crazy making him stop every few minutes so I could run down to the streams, where they were hunting, and capture the eagles. My pictures don't even show how many there were around. So cool to see them all and they let you get pretty close.

Of course, if you want the full experience, I recommend actually buying tickets to Eagle Fest and you get bused to the spots with all the eagles and are able to hear the other photographers speak. I'm sure it's a lot of fun, and in one of my favorite Alaskan towns.

And speaking of Haines, I didn't realize until I was writing out my schedule for January, I have enough Places to Visit and Eat for Haines that it will take up the month of January on the usual Wednesday spot for the travel posts...get excited! ;)