Kodiak, Alaska, United States

Best of Kodiak on Foot

History, Culture and Fishing Harbor Visit a bustling harbor to learn about the local fishing industry and stroll to prized historic landmarks. Meet your guide and walk to Kodiak’s fishing harbor, one of America’s busiest commercial fishing ports and the lifeblood of the city. Here, Alaska’s commercial fishermen prepare for a day’s work, baiting hooks, mending nets and stacking corks to catch fish and crab off the coast. Hear about their lives, experiences at sea and contributions to the seafood industry. Walk to an outdoor exhibit about the history of Kodiak’s once-booming Alaskan king crab fishery, which peaked in the 1960s. See National Historic Landmarks, including a mid-20th century Russian Orthodox church and the oldest building in Alaska, the Russian-American Co. Magazin; it is now the home of the Kodiak History Museum. After your insightful excursion, return to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.