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9 Gift & Specialty Shops in Sitka That You Shouldn't Miss
The city of Sitka, located on Baranof Island along the Alaska Panhandle, was once the capital of Russian America. Nearby Sitka National Historical Park was established to commemorate the Battle of Sitka in 1804, the last major conflict between Europeans and the native Alaskans. The park now helps preserve the culture of the Tlingit people, as well as the Russian and American settlers, with collections of rare artifacts, the preserved remains of the Tlingit fort and a Russian Bishop's House.
Restaurants in Sitka
1. Goldsmith Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Goldsmith Gallery features the largest collection of Art Glass in the state of Alaska, along with hand crafted native jewelry, natural gold nugget and gold in quartz jewelry, and the exact item you're looking for to help you remember your Alaskan adventure forever. The store is locally owned, open year round, and the employees are so friendly you'll want to take them home. (please don't)
2. Russell's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Sitka’s oldest running store; Russell’s has been locally owned and operated since 1902. Stop by to see the Alaskan wildlife or pick up the perfect gift to take home. Offering Sitka’s largest selection of Alaskan artist Ray Troll’s unique t-shirts and sweatshirts. Russell’s can equip you with the outwear, clothing, shoes and camping gear you need for an outdoor adventure.
3. Sitka Pioneers Home Gift Shop
4. The Russian American Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By billpS9159SD - Clackamas County, United States
This store has everything Alaska and Russian you could think of. It was one of the fewy a few stores that was open. We were there the first week Alaska opened up during the pandemic of 2020. The stores that were open took extreme care in adhering to the CDC guidelines. I purchase a had made knife inscribed with Alaska Indian artwork. The biggest problem was there was a lot to choose from. In summary, if you can't find an authentic Alaska souvenir here, it doesn't exist.
5. Alaska Pure Sea Salt
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Alaska Pure Sea Salt's store has a selection of all of their salts for tasting and purchasing. The store also has a selection of salt related gift items and salty confections.
Reviewed By greattripsrw
I love to buy local sea salt when I travel so I was very excited to find this nice shop in Sitka located right across the street from the bus shuttle drop off area. The store is bright, cheerful, well lit and the decor is in natural materials. There are samples to try of all the sea salt flake flavors they offer: Sitka Spruce Tip, Original Sitka, Fresh Lemon & Lime, Wild Blueberry, Spicy Hot Pepper, Vanilla Bean, Matcha, and Alder Smoked. I was hooked the minute the first taste of their salt flakes melted in my mouth and I knew I had to buy some to bring home to cook with. Packaging is varied from bags to jars to gift sets. The small bags are very convenient to pack and they are attractive enough to bring home as gifts. They have a very nice selection of ready made gift boxes that include the salt packs with wooden salt bowls and spoons. Note that they sell salt body scrub products too! Don't miss trying the Chef Stef's Sitka Spruce Tip Salted Caramels offered - buy a few bags as we went through our purchase of the small 2 oz. bag quickly as they were very fresh and delicious!!
6. Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum Gift Shop
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum Gift Shop is a beautiful gift shop specializing in authentic handmade Alaska Native Arts and Crafts. We carry the work of over 100 Alaska Native artists featuring examples of Tsimshian, Tlingit, Yup'ik, Inupiaq and Anthabascan tradition art.
7. Old Harbor Books
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
8. The Random House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
