Gustavus Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Unorganized Borough in Alaska
About Gustavus
The town is best known as the gateway to Glacier Bay. The small community (population 450) is located at the mouth of the Salmon River, on the north shore of Icy Strait just 50 miles northwest of Juneau. Incorporated in 2004, the city of Gustavus has a mayor and city council. Many residents are self employed in tourism and service/retail businesses, as well as fishing, power generation and aviation. Glacier Bay National Park employs over half of the residents of Gustavus. Others work for the state or for the Chatham School District. In the past early settlers called the town Strawberry Point. The U.S. Postal Service renamed the town in 1925. The first successful homestead patent was issued in 1923, although settlers were present here as early as 1917. Historically, the area was used by
Top Attractions in Gustavus
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Where to Stay in Gustavus
- 🏨Glacier Bay Country Inn
- 🏨Gustavus Inn at Glacier Bay
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