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The Sitka Through Four Seasons booklet can be found in over 50 locations in Sitka, and on Alaska Marine Highway ferries that frequent Sitka.


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Sitka, Alaska Travel Guide and City MapsMt. Verstovia and Eliason Harbor in Sitka, Alaska

Sitka, Alaska is famous for its spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and culturally rich history and community, including twenty-two places on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents and visitors alike enjoy fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and simply experiencing all this dynamic town has to offer. There are five maps of Sitka for you to view. Learn about how to travel to Sitka on our Transportation page. And While visiting Sitka, take advantage of comfortable Cabin Rentals and enjoy world class luxury.

Sitka Through Four Seasons Online is the internet companion to our printed guide, freely distributed at various locations throughout Sitka. Click on the link to the left to view, or download here a PDF version of the guide.

News


Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: The West and Northwest

St. Peter's See HouseSitka is once again in the news, This Old House, for its amazing historic buildings. The photo is of St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church's See House. The early Alaskan Episcopal Bishop, Peter Trimble Rowe, who is buried in the churchyard, built this house in 1905. The church was built in 1899. The church website is www.stpeters-sitka.org. Check out the Historic Sites map on our maps page.

Sitka, Alaska named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.®

2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations logoSitka prides itself on its diverse cultural heritage and offers a glimpse of a unique chapter of American history while also serving as a gateway to explore the largest temperate rainforest in the world.

downtown Sitka in 1929Sitka, Alaska joins 11 other great destinations on the 2010 list.  We hope that you’ll share website with friends, colleagues and family who share your interest in experiencing America’s authentic heritage when you travel for business or pleasure.

Thanks for your support of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

2008 DESTINATIONS RATED
Historic Places Rated: North America

Sitka was the only town in Alaska chosen to be surveyed for the prestigious destination-stewardship survey for National Geographic Traveler (NGT). And we're proud to say that Sitka ranked 48 out of 109 with a score of 68, 88 being the best score received and 34 the lowest (read the survey panel's National Geographic Traveler Magazinecomments about Sitka). We think that's pretty good for our small, diverse, historic community where we have adopted, through a collaborative process, a Visitor Industry Plan. NGT says, "In the end, people make the difference. No surprise there. A homegrown sense of stewardship, along with the support of caring visitors, is what will secure the future of our pasts." Thanks for coming to our home and helping us retain our sense of place for future generations of residents and visitors alike.

Freelance Articles

Tibbetts articleCULTURE: Sitka, Alaska: A little city with a big heritage, By Christine Tibbetts/The Tifton Gazette

Christine Tibbetts wrote a nice piece about a July 2010 visit to Sitka for the Freelance Travel Writer: http://tiftongazette.com/entertainment/x 955427626/Sitka-Alaska-A-little-city-with-a-big-heritage


LA Times articleMUSIC: Sitka, where woodwinds and Alaska wildlife put on a show



In summer, classical musicians from around the world come to the 49th state to make music as beautiful as the scenery. Read this excellent Los Angeles Times story by travel author Dick Jordan.


Alaskan Odyssey articleFOOD: Sitka shares its splendors in Dining Out Magazine (pdf)




"Flying over Alaska, the patchy fog reveals sordid islands tattooing the skin of the Pacific, and fog thickens the space between land masses like streaming stretched cotton. From above, where roads are scarce and bridges even rarer, the word “island” conjures a more separate separateness...." more...

ActivitiesHarbor Mtn Trail

Hiking and Biking on Sitka's Trails Information about hiking and biking in the Sitka area.

By Land, Sea or Air: Sitka's Outdoor Recreation There are many ways to recreate in Sitka, no matter which way you choose to do it.

Winter Adventures Festivals from fall to spring: two off-season travel options combine eagles and folk music with the best whale-watching of the year.

Other Attractions Attractions off the beaten path.

Travel

Getting Here (no dog sleds required)

aerial view of Sitka, AlaskaAnyone who traveled to Alaska in the decades before the Internet found it challenging making arrangements to travel to this little known state, especially if they came by ferry. In this modern era, it is much easier to make your plans. Not only do you have the World Wide Web, but travel agents have heard of Alaska. Alaska is now on the map and in the public eye, and it deserves to be! Learn all about getting to Sitka...

Historytotem

Sitka and the Ancient Art of Hospitality Visitors have been enjoying Sitka's four seasons for almost 8,000 years.

Sitka: The Unofficial Walking Tour Sitka has many historic landmarks. Read this tour to learn about what you'll see, and then follow the tour instructions as you walk through Sitka's downtown area to enjoy our unique history.two humpback whales

Wildlife

Wildlife Abounds! Whales, bears, and otters may be Southeast Alaska's superstars, but they aren't the only fish in the sea.

Alaska Marine Highway System Summer Specials

Click on this map for the ferry website and schedules.

The Alaska Marine Highway's Summer 2011 schedule, is available online. Search by sailing or download a copy of the schedule.

Alaska Marine Highway System map