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Ben & Lena

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • Haines, AK

Ben & Lena

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • Haines, AK

Lena's Recommendations!

To explore:

In Juneau:

- Alaska State Museum https://museums.alaska.gov/asm/

- The Shrine of St Therese of Lisieux https://www.shrineofsainttherese.org/

- Sandy Beach/Treadwell Mine Historic Trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/treadwell-mine-ruins

- Herbert Glacier Trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/herbert-glacier-trail

*note: This hike could make for a long day!

- Dupont Beach Trail

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/point-bishop-dupont-trail

In Haines:

- ATV ride up Takshanuk Mountain trail!

https://www.takshanuktrail.com/

(note: Lena won't join on this one, but has heard it's very cool!)


To eat:

In Juneau:

- Deckhand Daves Fish Tacos https://www.deckhanddaves.com/

*note: Lena recommends rockfish tacos!

- Pel'meni Russian Dumplings

*note: Two options: beef or potato!

- Zerelda's Bistro

https://www.zereldasbistro.com/

- Chilkat Cove Ice Cream https://www.yelp.com/biz/chilkat-cove-juneau

*note: go early! They close up shop as soon as they sell out of ice cream, which happens early on sunny days!

- Cerealsly Milky Ice Cream https://cerealslymilky.toast.site/

Ben's Recommendations!


Explore Juneau's rich gold mining history

-Last Chance Mining Museum https://www.alaska.org/detail/last-chance-mining-museum

-AJ Mine Tours

https://ajgastineauminetour.com/


-Whale Watch! https://www.juneauwhalewatch.com/

-Fishing Charter! https://49thfathom.com/

Halibut and other deep sea


To eat and drink:

Island Pub - Artisanal Pizza and Bar

The Rookery - Coffee and Breakfast

Devil's Club Brewing

Forbidden Peak Brewing (forsaken mountain)

Alaska Brewing