Sitka Tours

Visit the Sitka National Historical Park: This park offers a glimpse into the rich history of the area, including the Tlingit people, Russian fur traders, and American settlers. Visitors can take guided tours, hike the park’s trails, and see traditional Tlingit carvings and totems.

Explore the Sitka Sound Science Center: This interactive science center is perfect for families and offers hands-on exhibits, live animal displays, and educational programs. Visitors can learn about the marine life of the area and even touch a sea star or starfish.

Take a Whale Watching Tour: Sitka is known for its abundance of humpback whales, and taking a tour to see these magnificent creatures is a must-do activity. Visitors can also see sea otters, sea lions, and eagles on these tours.

Visit the Sheldon Jackson Museum: This museum showcases the art and culture of Alaska’s indigenous people, including the Tlingit, Aleut, and Eskimo. Visitors can see traditional clothing, masks, and artifacts, as well as contemporary art and crafts.

Go Fishing: Sitka is a popular spot for sportfishing and visitors can catch salmon, halibut, and rockfish. Guided fishing trips and charters are available, or visitors can fish from the shore.

Take a Kayak Tour: Kayaking is a great way to explore the beautiful surroundings of Sitka and visitors can go on guided tours to see the wildlife and scenery. Visitors can also go sea kayaking, which is a great way to explore the nearby islands.

Visit the Sitka Fine Arts Camp: This summer camp is dedicated to promoting the arts and visitors can see the work of local artists and take classes in painting, sculpture, and more. Visitors can also attend concerts and performances.

Go Hiking: Sitka has many beautiful hiking trails, including the Tongass National Forest. Visitors can hike to see glaciers, waterfalls, and wildlife.

Take a Boat Tour: Visitors can take a boat tour to see the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the area, including whales, sea otters, and eagles.

Visit the Sitka Pioneer Home: This historic home was built in 1891 and serves as a museum. Visitors can see the home’s original furnishings and learn about the history of the area.