Valdez is a unique community with many out door activities as well as museums, shopping, and excellent places to eat. Valdez Bed and Breakfasts provide a wide range of facilities. One can stay in a Valdez Bed and Breakfast in town for convinence to shops and places to eat or for the traveler who wishes to experience nature there are several Valdez Bed and Breakfasts out of town. It is not uncommon to see swans, bears, moose, deer and other wildlife in and near Valdez. Fishing is an excellent pastime during the summer months and there are numerous winter activities once the snows come. Valdez has a rich history and is the terminus of the Alaska pipeline. Large tankers can be seen in the Port of Valdez which brags one of the safest systems in the world. A favorate pastime for visitors is to visit the Small Boat Harbor and look at the many commercial fishing boats as well as the recreational boats. When a shrimp boat is in visitors and locals like to purchase fresh shrimp for their dinner. For people who want to purchase salmon or hallibut there are commercial outlets for fresh fish or one can catch their own fish and ship them home.