Quick Summary:

  • Question: What unique features does the city of Hoonah offer?
    Answer: Hoonah offers a range of attractions, from towering glaciers to cultural experiences that delve into the culture of the native Tlingit people.
  • Question: Why is Hoonah a popular destination for Alaskan cruises?
    Answer: Many Alaskan cruises port in Hoonah so visitors can explore its unique and fun attractions.
  • Question: What are some must-do activities in Hoonah?
    Answer: Must-do activities include visiting the Huna Tribal House, whale watching on the Icy Strait, and riding the world’s longest Icy Strait Point ZipRider.


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1. Icy Strait Point ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Icy Strait Point | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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2. Huna Tribal House ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Huna Tribal House | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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3. Warehouse Shops at Icy Strait Point

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Warehouse Shops at Icy Strait Point | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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4. Icy Strait Point - Whale & Marine Mammals Cruise

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Icy Strait Point - Whale & Marine Mammals Cruise | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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5. Hoonah Travel Adventures

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Hoonah Travel Adventures | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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6. Icy Strait Whale Adventures

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Icy Strait Whale Adventures | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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7. The Crab Station at Icy Strait Point

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The Crab Station at Icy Strait Point | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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8. The Cookhouse - at Icy Strait Point

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The Cookhouse - at Icy Strait Point | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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9. Glacier Wind Charters

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Glacier Wind Charters | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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10. Icy Strait Point ZipRider

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Icy Strait Point ZipRider | Things to Do in Hoonah, Alaska
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Hoonah, Alaska Average Weather by Month

Source: National Weather Service

Month Average High (°F) Average Low (°F) Average Precipitation (inches)
January 34 24 10.7
February 36 26 9.2
March 40 29 7.9
April 46 35 6.0
May 53 41 5.2
June 59 47 4.3
July 63 51 4.6
August 62 50 6.0
September 56 45 9.0
October 48 37 12.4
November 40 30 12.1
December 35 25 11.8

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