Around Town

While you’re not out fishing, here are some of the many Sitka excursions that may be of interest:

Sitka Alaska - Outdoor Recreation

• KAYAK SITKA:  kayaking is a popular activity and small guided day excursions are offered locally. Contact Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures at  www.kayaksitka.com for rentals or guided paddle trips.
• HIKE SITKA:  There are a number of maintained trails in the Sitka area, many of which are accessible from Sitka's road system.   www.sitkatrailworks for more information and descriptions on local hikes.
• DIVE SITKA:  Experience crystal clear diving in Sitka with an abundance of bright colorful sea creatures one would only expect in the tropics. www.islandfeverdiving.com
• BIKE SITKA:  Peddle the town and explore independently or on a tour. Bike rentals:  Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop www.yellowjerseycycles.com
• GOLF SITKA:  Practice your swing at Sitka's driving range, putting green & ocean view nine hole course at Sea Mountain Golf Course www.seamountaingolf.com
• FISH SITKA:  Fully guided saltwater fishing for salmon and halibut with locally experienced charter captains.  www.islandviewcharters.com
• FLIGHT SEE SITKA:  Take in the beauty of Sitka and Baranof Island with a birds eye view.  www.harrisaircraft.com

Sitka Alaska Tours

• BUS OR WALKING TOURS:  Learn all about Sitka’s colorful history and places to see from narrated walking tours or bus tours.  www.sitkatours.com
• WILDLIFE CRUISES IN SITKA:  Experience Sitka’s wildlife with a narrated boat cruise www.allenmarinetours.com and see whales, sea otters, puffins, and other marine life.
• GLASS BOTTOM BOAT CRUISE:  For a unique experience, check out the glass bottom boat tours that includes a dive show.  www.sealifediscoverytours.com
• BIKE TOURS:  Sitka Bike & Hike www.islandfeverdiving.com
• ATV TOURS:  Ride ATVs along secluded trails and beaches of Sitka Alaska.  www.alaskaatvtours.com

Sitka Alaska - Things to do

Sitka's many attractions include:

• Alaska Raptor Center www.alaskaraptor.org
• Fortress of the Bear www.fortressofthebear.org
• Baranof Castle Hill
• Naa Kahídi Dancers
• New Archangel Dancers www.newarchangeldancers.com
• Russian Bishop's House
• Saint Lazaria National Wildlife Refuge  www.stateparks.com/saint_lazaria.html
• St. Michael's Cathedral
• Saint Peter's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
• Sheldon Jackson Museum
• Theobroma Chocolate Factory www.theobromachocolate.com
• Sitka Historical Museum
• Sitka National Historical Park www.nps.gov/sitk/historyculture/totem-poles.htm
• Sitka Pioneer Home
• Swan Lake
• Sitka Sound Science Center www.sitkasoundsciencecenter.org