If you d rather explore nature on the ground, there are plenty of hiking trails in and around Kodiak, including those at Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park and Buskin River State Recreation Site . Check with the visitors center about local trails a non-fee permit may be required to traverse trails that pass through private land. The Northern Exposure Gallery handles works by sever al prominent Alaskan artists, some of whom are from Kodiak. And be sure to check out the gift shops at the Alutiiq and Baranov museums. They re among the best places to find unique Kodiak gifts.
Some shops open early and close late when a cruise ship is in port.
Walk-ins are welcome. The Eagle s Nest Restaurant at the Buskin River Inn features steaks and fresh local seafood, including king crab and Pacific prawns. On the ground floor of the same building is the Peking Chinese Restaurant . Henry s Great Alaskan Restaurant serves sandwiches and salads for lunch, and seafood, steaks and pasta dishes for dinner. The bar stays open until the fun ends.