Merchants & Services in Gustavus

Today a population of almost 500 year round residents call Gustavus “home.”

The town is so spread out and hidden in the trees it's hard to imagine so many people live here!

This page categorizes the local businesses, services, and merchants that service the local population of Gustavus into 4 basic categories: General, Specialty, Services, and Emergency.

Most of the businesses in the community are listed here, but not all of them. Others can be found scattered throughout the pages of Gustavus.com.

In General:

“Downtown” Gustavus Alaska consists of a hardware store and a general mercantile, plus a cafe that might be open, (might not), and a picturesque gas station/ gift store down the road, (one of the most photographed gas stations in the United States!)

Just down the road in either direction is a post office, the airport with several charter plane companies, the harbour with a few fishing and touring boats, a K-12 school, a library, a few art galleries, a resale shop, sometimes another cafe or two, (maybe open, maybe not)...

Restaurants, Cafes, & Bars:

Bear Track Inn

P.O. Box 255 - Gustavus, Alaska 99826
(907) 697-3017, or Toll Free (in US) - (888) 697-2284
E-Mail & Reservations

The Bear Track Inn's dining room features a great family-style atmosphere for breakfast and dinners...

Choose between locally brewed beer or an extensive wine list to compliment the dinner menu and between three to six entrees that could include steak, salmon, halibut, pork tenderloin, chicken, buffalo, caribou and vegetarian dishes.

If this does not tempt your tastes buds, there will also be nightly specials, such as Halibut Parmesan, Excursion Halibut, Salmon in Parchment, or many other Inn specialties. Combine this with Alaskan favorites such as Dungeness Crab, Alaskan Spotted Prawns, seafood soups and salads, homemade breads, freshly made dressings, and finish with dazzling desserts. It's a dinner to remember.

SEE OUR LINKING WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

Gift Shops:

Groceries, Deli, & General Store:

Hardware & Lumber Yard:

Bait Shop:

Fuel Station:

Specialty:

"Specialty" businesses in Gustavus Alaska are those that don't readily fit into the other categories on this page because of their unique nature or special services.

Fish Packing:

Pep's Packing

P.O. Box 23 - (1/4 Mile down Dolly Varden Road) -
Gustavus, Alaska 99826
Phone: (907) 697-2295, cell: (907)723-3395,
Fax: (907) 697-2295
E-Mail

Bring your fish to Pep's Packing for quality custom vacuum packing & smoking. We also freeze, box & custom ship. We work with you, your fishing outfitter, and your air service out of Gustavus to make sure you get your Alaskan catch back to your home freezer fresh as can be!

Also, don't miss our hand-crafted Alaskan specialty gifts.

SEE OUR DIRECT LINKING WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

Husky Ranch (& Dog Sledding):

The Great Alaska Husky Ranch

P.O. Box 222 - (corner of Gustavus Main Road and the Good River Road) -
Gustavus, Alaska 99826
Phone: (907) 697-2430
E-Mail

The Great Alaska Husky Ranch is a sled dog training and visitor center in Gustavus. Visitor’s to our unique ranch are treated to a tour of the Kennels, a Mushing Demonstration, and the thrill of mushing a sled dog team for yourself on our track! This is one of the only places on earth we know of where visitors can experience for themselves Alaska’s favorite state sport - dog sledding, without having to own a team of your own.

We also have a fantastic gift shop filled with dog sledding, Husky, and other Alaska themed related gifts, and, as of April 2013, the ONLY ATM IN TOWN!

SEE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR LOTS MORE DETAILS

Excursion Tours by Van:

Strawberry Point Tours

Based out of Gustavus, Alaska
Phone: (907) 209-1200
E-Mail & Reservations

Strawberry Point Tours is a customized excursion tour business, taken in a warm, dry luxury town and country van. The business is built on the premise that we will be creating a unique experience for our customers. You now have the opportunity to enjoy in comfort the beauty that Gustavus has to offer.

One tour starts at the Alaska Marine Highway dock. This 45-minute tour is informative, historical and exciting!  We may see moose, bear, and certainly many different species of birds. You will return in plenty of time to re-board the ferry.

Our charter tours provide the opportunity to go into Glacier Bay National Park, experiencing a trip through a bit of our expansive rain forest.  Special Occasion Transport includes weddings and private parties. So hop aboard!  There is so much to learn and see! 

Kayakers: We also have a self-service kayak rack on top of van.

Massage/ Health:

Robin's Song Acupressure & Herbal Therapy

P.O. Box 151 - Gustavus, Alaska 99826
Phone: (907) 460-4589
E-Mail

Tired and sore after exploring Glacier Bay? Jen Landry uses Asian bodywork techniques, which range from deep pressure, stretching, and structural alignment to gentle holding or stimulation of meridians and
acu-points, to revitalize achy bodies. Depending on your needs, Jen integrates Thai massage, Zen Shiatsu, Acupressure and Ashiatsu (foot pressure), for a soothing, renewing session.

She may also suggest herbal therapies, drawing on her extensive collection of hand crafted herbal remedies, many with Alaskan herbs. Jen has been practicing for 8 years as a Clinical Herbalist, and is nationally certified as an Asian Bodywork Therapist by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Centrally located in the Salmon River Business Center, call 460-4589 to schedule your appointment!

PLEASE VISIT HER WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE

Art Galleries:

Fireweed Gallery, Coffee & Tea House

P.O. Box 234, Gustavus, Alaska 99826
(907) 697-3013
E-mail

The Fireweed Gallery is Gustavus' original art gallery, open for over 20 years! We feature local art and gifts, offer custom framing, original paintings as well as limited edition prints, cards, one of a kind jewelry, ceramics, masks, hand knit hats, locally made jackets: a selection from the affordable to the exquisite!

The Fireweed Coffee and Tea House offers an indoor adventure on rainy days, a warm, open lawn when the sun is high, and a centrally located meeting place any day!

We boast the best espresso in Southeast Alaska (try our white chocolate mocha!), gourmet loose leaf teas, quality, delicious, organic breakfast, lunch, and pastry options (including a gluten free selection!), and an evening gathering place for movies on our big screen, after-hours socializing, and even the occasional dance party!

Money order, MasterCard & VISA accepted.

SEE OUR DIRECT LINKING WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

And the others...

See our Art & Shopping page for more details.

Cargo Transport:

Newspaper:

Assorted Others...

Town Services & More:

The "City of Gustavus" (yes, it's really classified officially as a city) has all the basic services that any other city or town in the United States has, albeit on a much smaller scale than most. Here's the list.

Public Library:

Landfill:

Utility Providers:

Post Office:

ATM:

Churches & Places of Worship:

Construction & Contracting:

Glacier Bay Construction, Inc.

P.O. Box 389 - Gustavus, Alaska 99826
(907)-209-0514 phone,  (907)-723-9219 Cellular

Alaska General Contractor - Bonded - Insured, SBA HUB-Zone approved. Serving Alaska's construction needs in northern southeast Alaska.

30+ Years Experience In Rural Areas | Modern Equipment | Government Contracts | ADEC Certified Septic System Installer

Road Resurfacing and Grading | DEC Approved Septic Systems | Water and Sewer Pipelines | Excavation and Clearing | Building Site Preparation | Fill Material | Topsoil | Hydro Seeding

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US TODAY FOR YOUR SOUTHEAST ALASKA CONSTRUCTION NEEDS.

Timberline Log Homes

Located in Gustavus, Alaska 99826
(Owned by the Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge)
Phone: (801) 376-6513
E-Mail & Reservations

Timberline Log Homes provides everything from a single log to an entire custom built structure of any size. We also provide the highest quality materials and service in the industry.

Since 1991, Timberline Log Homes has provided hundreds of log and siding packages from Alaska to Vermont. If it can be imagined, we can create it. From an idea to completion, this is the place..

SEE OUR DIRECT LINKING WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

Emergency:

Gustavus takes care of its own... Here are the town medical and emergency service listings.

Quick Response & Fire Station:

Medical Clinic: