Sitka, Alaska

More about Sitka, Alaska Points of Interest

• Outdoor Adventures -

  Enjoy what is truly an outdoorsman's paradise, with activities you won't find anywhere else. Go for a bike ride and enjoy marine wildlife viewing, hiking, kayaking, nature watching, fishing, ocean rafting and more.

• St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral -

  An outstanding example of Russian architecture, the cathedral, originally built in 1848, contains an important collection of orthodox art and church treasures and is the seat of the Diocese in Alaska.

• Alaska Raptor Center -

  Dedicated to providing medical care for injured bald eagles and other birds, this non-profit 17-acre center also features a Raptors-in-Residence program that provides a home for birds unable to re-enter the wild.

• Wildlife Cruise -

  Navigate narrow island passages and open bays for an up close look at stunning Alaska wildlife, including whales, sea lions, and bald eagles, that live along the beautiful coastal landscape.

• Sheldon Jackson Museum -

  Established in 1887 by Rev. Sheldon Jackson, Alaska's first museum houses a collection of artifacts from various Alaska Native groups as well as a gift shop featuring native artists' crafts.

• Sitka National Historical Park -

  Alaska's oldest national park was established in 1910 to commemorate the 1804 Battle of Sitka and features stunning coastal trails, towering spruce trees and an extensive totem pole collection.

• Sitka Sound Science Center -

  Home of an active salmon hatchery, saltwater aquariums, and touch tanks where the undersea life is at your fingertips. Exhibits and displays teach about the animals living in the ocean surrounding Sika.

• Fortress of the Bear -

  View Alaska brown bears as you would encounter them in the wild at this non-profit bear rescue facility. Tour the three-quarter acre habitat and sanctuary for orphaned cubs and watch them from viewing platforms.