What to do and see in Sitka, Alaska (AK): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

November 2, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

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. Gallant Adventures

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Gallant Adventures

Intimately observe and learn about whales, sea otters, brown bears, Stellar sea lions, puffins and bald eagles while on a personable marine wildlife boat tour with a 100 ton Master captain, Alaskan field geologist and mountain climber as your guide. There is truly no better way to experience the Real Sitka!

2. Lucky Chance Guide Service

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Lucky Chance Guide Service

Oceanic Wildlife excursions

3. Sea Roamer Charters

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Sea Roamer Charters

Sitka Sea Roamer Charters is a Sitka, Alaska based fishing charter business that specializes in customizing your trip to your needs. Your captain has 25+ years on charter and commercial fishing experience in the waters off Alaska. The fishing vessel is often considered the nicest charter vessel of the fleet. A great vessel and a very experienced captain is truly a winning combination!

4. Cpt. Gary's Sitka Adventures

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Cpt. Gary's Sitka Adventures

We’re a family-run, local tour company offering whale watching, marine wildlife and land tours in Sitka, Alaska. Showing you the best of Sitka by land and sea is our specialty; Adding the ‘epic adventure’ to your Alaska vacation is our love and mission.

5. Herring Cove Trail

End of Sawmill Road, Sitka, AK
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Herring Cove Trail

6. Alaska Travel Adventures

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Alaska Travel Adventures

Best of Alaska Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure Alaska Travel Adventures:Alaska’s highest value half-day kayaking tour promises a memorable adventure! Meet on the dock in Sitka and prepare for your adventure by suiting up in quality raingear and lifejackets. Climb aboard our fast, custom-built vessel for an exciting sightseeing tour enroute to our floating base camp. Your knowledgeable captain will scan the sea for wildlife, including whales, and identify points of interest along the way.Upon arrival at our floating base camp, you’ll be instructed in the use of safe, oceangoing, two person kayaks by your knowledgeable guide. These stable yet maneuverable craft let you enjoy the beauty of the protected bays and inlets near Sitka from a serene, natural perspective.Groups of up to six kayaks will be led by an experienced guide, well versed in paddling techniques and the marine environment of the area. Each of the waterways traveled holds unique attractions, be it colorful intertidal invertebrates, an eagle swooping from the treetops, or the grandeur of the lush rain forest. You may even see brown bear, harbor seals, or Sitka black-tailed deer.Tour Includes: Motorized inflatable excursion from the dock; snack consisting of clam chowder, crackers and hot apple cider; souvenir pin; lifejackets and raingear. Souvenir T-shirts are available for purchase at the conclusion of the tour.

7. Harbor Mountain Trail

Harbor Mountain Road, Sitka, AK 99835 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aktrails/ats/se/gavin.htm
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Harbor Mountain Trail

8. Starrigavan Recreation Area

Halibut Point Road North End, Sitka, AK http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recreation/recarea/?recid=79135&actid=29
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Starrigavan Recreation Area

9. Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures

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Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures

We are a local family owned business. We have paddled and explored these islands and waterways for over 25 years. We have exceptional guides who love to show this part of the world off the very best way possible, by kayak. Please join us! We offer guided kayaking day tours, multiday outfitting, guided multi-day expeditions, sightseeing cruises and water taxi services.

10. Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

103 Monastery St, Sitka, AK 99835-7617 +1 907-747-0110 http://www.nps.gov/sitk/index.htm
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Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

Reviewed By 808janiep

I spent a month in Sitka and found so much beauty, yet the place I returned to almost every day was this pristine historical forest. It is a rain forest, a forest beside the sea, a forest along a river, a forest with amazing totem poles planted around a curve, a forest with eagles flying over the tree tops, a forest memorial of a battle site between the natives and the Russians, asking for peace and brotherhood. Whether you have several hours or only 15 minutes this may be the most sacred place you have been.

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