Fast Facts

Bank -- First National Bank of Alaska, which has an ATM, is at Main Street and 2nd Avenue.

Hospital -- The Haines Medical Clinic (tel. 907/766-6300) is on 1st Avenue, near the visitor center.

Internet Access -- The gorgeous Haines Borough Library, 111 3rd Ave. S. (tel. 907/766-2545; www.haineslibrary.org) has eight public terminals.

Police -- Reach city police in nonemergencies at tel. 907/766-2121. Outside city limits, call the Alaska State Troopers at tel. 907/766-2552.

Post Office -- At 55 Haines Hwy., just west of Fort Seward.

Taxes -- The local sales tax is 5.5%. Tax on accommodations totals 9.5%.