
Gustavus Travel Guide
Alaska, United States
Gustavus is a small community in Alaska, with a population of 434. It uses Alaska Time and is served by two local aviation facilities, making air travel the practical way to reach the area.
Travellers can arrive through Gustavus Airport or Bartlett Sea Plane Base. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Gustavus, so the town is better suited to visitors planning an Alaskan community and outdoor stay rather than a beach holiday.
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Population
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Pays in USD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.
Best time to visit Gustavus
Jan
2°22Feb
1°16Mar
4°15Apr
7°20May
11°21Jun
14°16Jul
16°17Aug
17°15Sep
13°22Oct
8°23Nov
4°22Dec
0°20Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Gustavus
Fireweed Gallery, Coffee and Tea House
art gallery
0.5 km
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
christian place of worship
0.6 km
Gustavus Chapel
christian place of worship
1 km
Getting there
Gustavus Airport · 2.2 km
Bartlett Sea Plane Base · 0.4 km
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