Butuan City is considered as one of the historical place in Mindanao. The Butuan Regional Museum is considered as one of the most inviting and impressive tourist sites in Butuan City. Butuan Regional Museum features artifacts that are important to the culture and history of the place. To organize the collections in this tourist destination, the museum divided into two parts, which are Ethnological Hall and Archaeological Hall.
Ethnological Hall features artifacts that are significant to the culture of present generations of the residents in the city. On the other hand, Archaeological Hall features artifacts that are important to the way of life of ancient people in Butuan.
The Butuan Regional Museum, repository of the pre-historic archeological diggings, and the private antique collections, the balanghay shrine museum which houses the balanghai boats, Masao believed to be the site of the first Mass, Mt. Mayapay and many more.

Mount Mayapay in terms of natural attractions, Butuan Cuty takes the pride in the famous, majestic and beautiful Mout Mayapay. Located near Santo Nino Diocesan Shrine. Mount Mayapay is usually visited by adventurers, as well as hikers in Butuan. According to local residents, the mountain has a rich history and culture. Morover Mount Mayapay is accessible to Agusan Valley, another tourist destination in the place which makes it more luring to the travelers.

Balangay or also known as Butuan Boat is another tourist destination in Butuan City that attracts travelers anf tourists. Also known as Butuan Boat are considered as early sea vessels in the Philippines. Aside from the utility of these vessels in the early times, many tourist in the city like to see the boats for they have unique features, as well as distinct styles.
Hence, every traveler in the place is encouraged to see the vessel for the cannot find similar boats in the other region of the country.