Travel Guide of Sitka in United States by Influencers and Travelers

The City and Borough of Sitka, formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk under Russian rule, is a unified city-borough in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Alaska.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Sitka

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1 - Sitka Sound

Sitka Sound is a body of water near the city of Sitka, Alaska. It is bordered by Baranof Island to the south and the northeast, by Kruzof Island to the northwest and by the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.

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2 - Sitka National Historical Park

Sitka National Historical Park is a national historical park in Sitka in the U.S. state of Alaska. It was redesignated as a national historical park from its previous status as national monument on October 18, 1972.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Sitka

Visit the top three asked about sites in Sitka! Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears, Sitka Historical National Park (Totem Park) You can avoid the over crowded large bus tours some cruise ships offer in your new model (10 passenger) Nissan NV tour van! Your guide is an actual Alaskan resident that loves where they live and love to share their stories of life in Sitka. Your local guide is equipped with a wireless microphone so everyone can hear even while outside opening your door so you miss nothing! The departure time for this 2.5 hour adventure is set to avoid the large crowds when ever possible and to give you a more private and fun tour. There is plenty of time before your adventure for shopping downtown (10 minute walk) or take a Marine Wildlife Adventure to make Sitka your best stop on your entire cruise!

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4 - Japonski Island

Japonski Island, or Yak'w Kashaneixí, Russian: остров Японский, Japanese: ヤポンスキー島, is a small island in the city of Sitka in the Alexander Archipelago of southeastern Alaska, United States.

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5 - Alaska Raptor Center

The Alaska Raptor Center is a raptor rehabilitation center in Sitka in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located on a 17–acre campus bordering the Tongass National Forest and the Indian River.

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6 - Kayaking Tours in Sitka

Once docked at the Sitka port, you won't have to go far see this area's abundant natural beauty and wildlife! This 3-hour shore excursion starts right at the cruise port dock and includes a sightseeing cruise and then a 1.5-hour kayak tour through the magnificent waters of the Sitka Sound, part of the Gulf of Alaska. During your tour, spot some of the wildlife that Sitka is known for, including bald eagles and harbor seals. From the water, you may even see black-tailed deer and brown bears!

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7 - Safaris in Sitka

Now booking for summer 2022 Enjoy a (2) two-hour whale watching & wildlife tour off the coast of Baranof Island on a comfortable boat closed cabin boat built for Alaska and open aft viewing area with an experienced local captain. Southeast Alaska is a summer home for Humpback whales, Minke whales, and Gray whales. as well as stellar sea lions, sea otters and seals

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