Easy Wrangell Highlights
Easy Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Wrangell Museum
The Wrangell Museum offers a deep dive into Wrangell's history, from its Native American roots to gold rushes, fishing, and forestry. Highlights include original 1700s Tlingit house posts, a rare spruce canoe, and intricate spruce root and cedar bark baskets. Exhibits explore Wrangell's diverse influences-Russian, British, Chinese, and Japanese-through artifacts and photos. Learn how the town evolved from a bustling supply center during the Stikine and Klondike gold rushes to today's vibrant community. Don't miss the gift shop, which features books, cards, and locally sourced Wrangell garnets.
Petroglyph Beach
Petroglyph Beach, a state park since 2000, features southeastern Alaska's largest collection of ancient petroglyphs. Located just over a mile from town, it showcases at least 40 carvings, some over 8,000 years old. A boardwalk leads to an observation deck overlooking the Stikine River and Zimovia Strait. Replica petroglyphs allow you to make souvenir rubbings, while direct beach access invites exploration of the originals-viewed with care to aid preservation. Your guide will explain the site's significance and assist in creating your personalized rubbing to take home.
What you will see along the way:
As you drive through Wrangell, you'll pass several historical landmarks reflecting the town's rich cultural heritage. Highlights include Kiks.ádi Totem Park, featuring beautifully carved totems, and three of Wrangell's historic churches-Catholic, Presbyterian, and Episcopal-each with deep community roots. Along the way, you'll also be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness: thick evergreen forests, dramatic mountain backdrops, and glimpses of the glimmering waterways that define this part of Southeast Alaska.
Shopping:
The Wrangell Museum gift shop which features an array of handmade crafts and unique keepsakes.
Points of interest
Wrangell Museum
Petroglyph Beach
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the day's weather. Walking is minimal but surfaces at Petroglyph Beach and Totem Park are natural and uneven-expect sand, rocks, logs, and seaweed, which may be slippery, especially at low tide. Guests not wishing to walk onto the beach may view petroglyphs from an interpretive platform above; however, this may limit the experience. Not recommended for guests using wheelchairs. Only two stops require disembarking. The order of stops may vary.
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Easy Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Wrangell Museum
The Wrangell Museum offers a deep dive into Wrangell's history, from its Native American roots to gold rushes, fishing, and forestry. Highlights include original 1700s Tlingit house posts, a rare spruce canoe, and intricate spruce root and cedar bark baskets. Exhibits explore Wrangell's diverse influences-Russian, British, Chinese, and Japanese-through artifacts and photos. Learn how the town evolved from a bustling supply center during the Stikine and Klondike gold rushes to today's vibrant community. Don't miss the gift shop, which features books, cards, and locally sourced Wrangell garnets.
Petroglyph Beach
Petroglyph Beach, a state park since 2000, features southeastern Alaska's largest collection of ancient petroglyphs. Located just over a mile from town, it showcases at least 40 carvings, some over 8,000 years old. A boardwalk leads to an observation deck overlooking the Stikine River and Zimovia Strait. Replica petroglyphs allow you to make souvenir rubbings, while direct beach access invites exploration of the originals-viewed with care to aid preservation. Your guide will explain the site's significance and assist in creating your personalized rubbing to take home.
What you will see along the way:
As you drive through Wrangell, you'll pass several historical landmarks reflecting the town's rich cultural heritage. Highlights include Kiks.ádi Totem Park, featuring beautifully carved totems, and three of Wrangell's historic churches-Catholic, Presbyterian, and Episcopal-each with deep community roots. Along the way, you'll also be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness: thick evergreen forests, dramatic mountain backdrops, and glimpses of the glimmering waterways that define this part of Southeast Alaska.
Shopping:
The Wrangell Museum gift shop which features an array of handmade crafts and unique keepsakes.
Points of interest
Wrangell Museum
Petroglyph Beach
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the day's weather. Walking is minimal but surfaces at Petroglyph Beach and Totem Park are natural and uneven-expect sand, rocks, logs, and seaweed, which may be slippery, especially at low tide. Guests not wishing to walk onto the beach may view petroglyphs from an interpretive platform above; however, this may limit the experience. Not recommended for guests using wheelchairs. Only two stops require disembarking. The order of stops may vary.