What to See & Do in Wrangell, Alaska
lCultural & Historical Sites
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Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site
Ancient rock carvings, some over 8,000 years old, line the shoreline just north of downtown.
Petroglyph Beach, Wrangell, AK 99929
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Wrangell Museum
Exhibits on Tlingit culture, the Hudson’s Bay Company, gold rush history, and Wrangell’s multi-flag past.
108 Front St, Wrangell, AK 99929
1-907-874-3770
Outdoor Adventures & Tours
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Stikine River Jet Boat Tours
High-speed boat excursions exploring glaciers, waterfalls, and the wilderness upriver.
Wrangell Harbor, Wrangell, AK 99929
1-907-874-2500
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Backcountry Kayaking & Canoeing
Paddle around nearby islands or up the Stikine for wildlife and glacier views. Rentals and guided trips available locally.
Wildlife Viewing
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Anan Wildlife Observatory
World-renowned site to see both black and brown bears fishing side by side during the salmon run (July–August). Advance permits required.
Anan Creek, Wrangell, AK 99929
1-907-874-2323 (USFS Wrangell Ranger District)
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Bird Watching on the Stikine Flats
Tens of thousands of bald eagles and shorebirds gather each spring on the tidal flats of the Stikine River Delta.
Scenic Highlights
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LeConte Glacier Tours
Boat tours to North America’s southernmost tidewater glacier, famous for dramatic ice calving.
Wrangell Boat Harbor, Wrangell, AK 99929
1-907-874-2378
Seasonal Highlights in Wrangell
| Season | Highlights |
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| Spring | Bird migrations on the Stikine Flats; early jet boat tours upriver |
| Summer | Bear viewing at Anan Creek; LeConte Glacier tours; fishing charters; kayaking and hiking |
| Fall | Late salmon runs; berry picking; quieter hiking and wildlife viewing |
| Winter | Community events; museum visits; storm watching along Zimovia Strait |
