Nearby Attractions

Sitka's attractions reflect the rich natural and cultural history of the area. The Tongass National Forest surrounds the city, providing exceptional recreational opportunities. Learn more about the attractions and recreational opportunities in Sitka by visiting the following sites:

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Attractions Surrounding the Park

 

Alaska Raptor Center

The center rehabilitates and releases injured birds, specializing in raptors, or birds of prey. It is also home to a number of birds that are too injured to be released back into the wild. These birds join the Raptors-in-Residence team, to help teach the public about raptors and their habitats.

Distance from visitor center: 0.2 miles

 

Sitka Sound Science Center

Dedicated to teaching about the local ecosystem, visitors can handle starfish and sea cucumbers in the intertidal zone aquarium and also tour the working Sheldon Jackson Salmon Hatchery.

Distance from visitor center: 0.2 miles

 

Sheldon Jackson Museum

Having been called a jewel in the crown of Alaska ethnographic collections, visitors can browse dozens of drawers of artifacts and see displays of coastal Alaska native garb and equipment.

Distance from visitor center: 0.3 miles

 

Sitka Historical Society

A museum that contains elements from all of Sitka’s history, the Sitka Historical Society has exhibits, photographs, artifacts, and archives relating to Sitka’s Tlingit, Russian, and American history.

Distance from visitor center: 0.5 miles

 

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Other Attractions in the Area

 

Sitka Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Whether staying in Sitka for a day or a week, Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau articles are an excellent resource.

 

Tongass National Forest

Comprising the largest temperate rainforest in the world, the Tongass is a place filled with islands and salmon streams, where towering mountains sweep down into old-growth forest and granite cliffs drop into deep fjords.

 

Alaska State Parks

Encompassing more than 3.3 million acres of rugged, unspoiled terrain, the Alaska State Park System provides endless recreational opportunities year-round, and is a priceless resource for residents and visitors alike.

 

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National Parks in Southeast Alaska

 

Two other National Parks are located in the southeast region of Alaska:

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Representing the “Gateway to the Klondike” and preserving the setting of Klondike Gold Rush boom towns and trails to the Yukon gold, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway, Alaska, commemorates the bravery of the stampeders who voyaged north.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines, and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park in Gustavus, Alaska, is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage and part of a 25-million acre World Heritage Site.