Mayor's Welcome
Welcome to Unalaska and the International Port of Dutch Harbor!
You have arrived at the Gateway to the Aleutians and will marvel at the “Un common natural beauty of our islands and the “Un common friendliness of our people. From Unangan culture in the Museum of the Aleutians to historic World War II sites, there are diverse and rich adventures waiting for you here in Unalaska, and we are pleased to have you visiting our home.
If you are a birder or an angler, you have truly found paradise, After a day of hiking and exploring our 38 miles of back roads and ancient Unangan trails, or fishing for salmon, halibut and cod in our sheltered near –shore waters, you can relax and unwind by dining at one of our local restaurants with cuisine ranging from counties as diverse as China, Mexico, Greece, Italy, and the American Pacific Rim. Then you can rest for the next day’s adventure at the the beautiful Grand Aleutian Hotel. Our community center, known as the PCR, houses a full array of athletic opportunities and a new, full-sized pool, if you still have energy to burn. If you are ready to relax, you’ll find Internet access and a rich collection of resources on Alaska and Aleutian history at our local library.
For the 20th year in a row, we are the number one fishing port in the nation for seafood landings, and our docks are busy much of the year, landing more than 900 million pounds of seafood last year. With our Pollock, cod and crab harvest, we are unique fishing town, and you will not experience anything like us anywhere else in Alaska.
We know that you will enjoy your visit to Unalaska and its Port of Dutch Harbor. Please contact the Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor Convention and Visitors Bureau with any questions that you might have
~Mayor Shirley Marquardt
City of Unalaska