Alaska Ocean View Bed and Breakfast
1101 Edgecumbe Dr, Sitka, Alaska, 99835, United States
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Totems outside the museum
Sitka's harbour has many small islands
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A day in Sitka
by Mum_J
We are visiting on a cruise ship for a day. Can anyone suggest what we should do, not miss, etc? I am not too keen on being railroaded onto organised mass excursions unless it's the only way to see an area.
Many thaks for any help.
Re: A day in Sitka
by Donna_in_India
Hi - this was my first time to Sitka and I just loved the town. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time in port and it rained most of the time. We walked from the tender through town along the water. We stopped in the little Church by the Sea and then headed to the Raptor Center (which was great!). Saw a lot of eagles, hawks, owls, etc. There are some trails around the center that you can walk around as well.
From there we walked through the Sitka National Park (along the Totem Trail) back into town. We would have spent more time there but it was raining heavily by then.
We ate lunch at the Westmark hotel - a very popular and crowded place - but the king crab legs and halibut were delicious. You can also have a reindeer "hot dog" across the street. :-)
Then we stopped in St. Michael's Cathedral which looks so simple from the outside but is really very pretty inside. We continued to walk around town doing a little shopping (love the Russian nesting dolls!) and exploring.
Happy Travels!
Re: A day in Sitka
by kathymof
Donna and I enjoyed the same things in Sitka. St. Michael's Cathedral is marvelous and national park with the totems is great too. We also had rain so be sure to have a rain coat with you. One other thing I enjoyed was a traditional Native American dance presentation in the auditorium right by the tender. This may have been done through the cruise ship, but as a "retired" anthropologist, I loved this.
Re: A day in Sitka
by hopeitfloatsflorida
We went out with Paul Davis and Gallant Adventures while in Sitka. It was a 2hr boat tour and we were so happy to have seen whales, sea otters and puffins. And to think, we almost just walked town and saw the same ole thing amungst the thousands of people on our ship. Highly recommend
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Where to Get Information about Sitka
by starship
Maps and information are available inside the entrance of Harrigan Centennial Hall. Volunteers manning the information booth are helpful, pleasant and will also sell you tickets to the New Archangel Dancers' performance right there in Centennial Hall.
Be sure to pick up a copy of "All About Sitka" which includes facts about Sitka, a calendar of events, guides to attractions in Sitka, information on shopping and restaurants and a very good map of the city. Interesting historical information about Sitka's landmarks is also a fantastic addition to this comprehensive little newspaper guide. Almost all attractions can be easily seen on a self-guided walking tour, but for those unable or unwilling to do this, contact: www.sitkatribe.org/ttours/ for private tours & pricing information.
Harrigan Centennial Hall is located right on Harbor Drive and the Crescent Harbor waterfront, near the marina and tender arrival/launch area called the Crescent Harbor Lightering Dock.
Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive, Sitka
Ph: 907-747-3225
Fax: 907-8495 I will always remember the friendliness of the people in Sitka, but even more than that I will remember the outward expressions of sincere patriotism in Sitka. Parades, flags, songs, clothing all gave me the unmistakable impression that these people were glad to be Americans and not afraid to show it!
St. Michael's Cathedral
by mcpangie
St. Michael's Cathedral is evidence of the Russian influence in the town of Sitka - the first capital when Alaska was still owned by Russia. The original church was built in 1848, however that building burned in 1966. Some of the original religious artifacts and icons were saved from the fire. St. Michael's wasn't open for tourists when I traveled through Sitka and had enough time for a quick lunch and walk around in the rain. Seeing as how I'm fond of rain, I enjoyed my stay!
See Sitka by Water
by PA2AKgirl
Sitka is surrounded by water, so it seems natural to see if from the water. Or it does to me, anyway. The times I was on a boat are probably the some of the most peaceful times I had in Sitka. We saw whales, sea otters, sea lions, jumping salmon, the herring spawn...really, it's amazing. There are many surrounding islands where you can camp or dock your boat, if you have access to a private one. If you don't, you can take a wildlife or ocean life cruise. There are many available, but probably the biggest one is Allen Marine. (A little sidenote: Allen Marine has made the a lot of the ferries for NYC)
They offer cruises, excursions, tours, etc, etc...and they aren't too too terribly expensive.
Go to www.allenmarinetours.com to see what's available or call 888.747.8101 I miss the beautiful days. The rain didn't bother me so much, but the sunny days are incredible!
-Visit the Sheldon Jackson...
by chatzchen
-Visit the Sheldon Jackson Museum!
-Make a walk in The National historical Park where all the totem pooles stand.
I have seen there 2 seaotters. Maybe they are not there anymore ;-) but it was very nice.
-There is a eagle sanctuary or hospital in Sitka that people can visit. Ask a local for how to get there and where it is.
Have a look in the harbour and smell the dead salmon during this time of the year. Very different for a tourist from Germany ;-)
The picture shows the harbour of Sitka
Sitka Tip
by LizSitka
It's incredibly beautiful. We're on the Gulf of Alaska surrounded by little islands with a Fuji-esque volcano (Mt. Edgecumbe) across the way. I don't know if the most amazing thing here is the occasional round of northern lights or the spring herring spawn bringing every predator in the eastern GOA, whales, eagles, herons, sea lions, and herring seiners, or just leave it at the continuous beauty. No need for me to post more pictures - go to http://www.ptialaska.net/~timlance/photos.htm for a collection.
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