For those hoping to experience Tlingit Native culture while visiting Sitka, the Naa Kahidi dancers perform several times each week during the summer in the iconic Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi community house next to the Pioneers Home on Katlian...
Mt. Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano on Kruzof Island, is a landmark on Sitka’s seaward horizon. The 3,201-foot volcano, known to the Tlingits as L’ux for thousands of years, was named Mt. Edgecumbe in 1778 by British Captain James Cook, most likely...
It’s not hard to see why mariners, anglers and commercial fishers are drawn to Sitka given its majestic mountains and deep-blue waters teeming with fish. Mariners should contact the Harbor Master upon arrival to Sitka on VHF Channel 16, 8...
Sitka has 23 of Alaska’s approximately 450 historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sitka’s Alaska State Park sites offer recreation along with information and experiences related to Sitka’s history, on and off the road system. Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site is located downtown, on a hill where Russia on Oct. 18, 1867,...
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From sea level up into the high country, Sitka’s trail network spans a diverse spectrum of terrain and landscapes. Those interested in hiking can choose from wide, flat trails accessible to small children and those with disabilities all the way to...
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More than 40,000 visitors flock to the Alaska Raptor Center each year to view some of America’s most majestic and iconic birds. The facility, a 25-minute walk from downtown, is Alaska’s premier avian rescue center and sanctuary, with a mission to...
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We serve fresh cake donuts (mini & regular sized) that are made to order using our special donut machine. Enjoy your delicious donuts plain, glazed, sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar or powdered …
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The Island Artists Gallery is a premier art and gift store in Sitka, Alaska. The Gallery is owned and run by a cooperative of twenty-four local artists, who participate to bring you a wide variety of …
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Guests of the Historic Emmons House enjoy incredible views with easy access to trails and the oceanfront from this centrally located home. Overlooking the downtown harbor and one block from downtown ...
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Guided 1½-hour walking tours of Sitka’s history: Tlingit America, Russians, WWII, and more. Small groups, easy walks. All proceeds support Sitka Maritime Heritage Society.
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We are a community of people who follow Jesus Christ. Our worship service begins at 10:00am every Sunday. It is an experience of music, biblical preaching, prayer, and sharing …
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