Cultural & Historical Attractions

• Sitka National Historical Park (Totem Park)
  Alaska’s oldest national park, preserving the site of the 1804 Tlingit-Russian Battle. Walk trails lined with Tlingit and Haida totem poles and visit the cultural center for exhibits and carving demonstrations.
  106 Metlakatla St, Sitka, AK 99835
  1-907-747-0110

• St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral
  A National Historic Landmark and iconic downtown landmark, rebuilt after the 1966 fire. It preserves Russian colonial history and religious art.
  240 Lincoln St, Sitka, AK 99835
  1-907-747-8120

• Sitka Sound Science Center
  A working hatchery and research center with interactive exhibits on marine life, guided hatchery tours, and a touch tank for kids.
  834 Lincoln St, Sitka, AK 99835
  1-907-747-8878

Outdoor Adventures & Guided Tours

• Fortress of the Bear
  A renowned bear rescue and education facility housing orphaned brown and black bears. Visitors can view bears up close and learn about conservation efforts.
  4939 Sawmill Creek Rd, Sitka, AK 99835
  1-907-747-3032

• Sitka Whale Watching Tours
  Whale watching tours operate seasonally, with opportunities to see humpbacks, orcas, sea otters, puffins, and more in Sitka Sound.
  Departure: Crescent Harbor, Sitka, AK 99835
  1-907-752-0660

• Mount Edgecumbe Volcano (Day Trip by Boat or Plane)
  A dormant volcano rising above Sitka Sound, accessible via charter tours and flights. Popular for its dramatic cone-shaped peak and unique geology.
  Accessible via Sitka-based charter companies

Wildlife & Nature

• Alaska Raptor Center
  A leading avian rehabilitation facility specializing in birds of prey, with educational exhibits and a flight training center for bald eagles.
  1000 Raptor Way, Sitka, AK 99835
  1-907-747-8662

• Tongass National Forest Excursions
  Surrounding Sitka, the Tongass offers endless hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing opportunities in America’s largest national forest.
  1-907-747-6671 (USFS Sitka Ranger District)

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