Although Sitka may not be the first city in Alaska on a travelers’ mind, it is truly a jewel. It offers stunning national parks, an eclectic history, and plenty of activities that will maximize your experience of the stunning landscape and terrain.

Do I need a rental car in Sitka Alaska?

You do not need a car to enjoy Sitka, though you might find you want one for a day or so because the drives are so gorgeous. The ferry terminal is about 10 miles outside of town, but there is an inexpensive shuttle that will take you to downtown.

What is special about Sitka Alaska?

Sitka is famous for its fishing, both commercial and recreational. Sitka is the 6th largest port by value of seafood in the US. Salmon, Trout, Char, Grayling, Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod are abundant and there are plenty of fresh water and salt water sources to fish from.

What language do they speak in Sitka Alaska?

87.59% of Sitka residents speak only English, while 12.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.30% of the population.

What is the best month to visit Sitka Alaska?

SITKA, ALASKA

• BEST TIME TO TRAVEL & VISIT SITKA.
• Summer period is the best one to travel to Sitka. June, July and August are the most popular months (with high hotel prices reflecting it).
• Winter – mid September to mid May – is a bad period to visit Sitka, namely for fishing (rivers are frozen) and outdoor activities.

Do cruise ships stop at Sitka Alaska?

Sitka has two places for ships to dock; Old Sitka Dock (just renamed Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal) and Crescent Harbor. About six miles out from the city’s downtown, Old Sitka Dock is where most large cruise ships tie-up; from Grand Princess to NatGeo expedition ships.

How do you get around Sitka Alaska?

Sitka is accessible by boat and plane. The town is a stop for Alaska cruises and the Alaska State Marine Highway ferry system. Alaska Airlines provides flights from Anchorage and Juneau, and air taxis connect to the many surrounding southeast communities.

Does Sitka Alaska have bears?

Where are the bears? Brown bears live throughout Alaska and are the only bear species found in Sitka. Brown bears use the full range of habitat in the area- forest, alpine, estuary, and intertidal.

How cold does it get in Sitka Alaska?

33°F to 62°F
In Sitka, the summers are cool and mostly cloudy; the winters are long, very cold, windy, and overcast; and it is wet year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 33°F to 62°F and is rarely below 22°F or above 68°F.

Where to stay in Sitka?

Aspen Suites Hotel Sitka. Aspen Suites Hotel Sitka opened July 15,2017,and includes 70 suites.

What hotels are in Alaska?

The Alaskan Hotel is the best-preserved and oldest operating hotel in Southeast Alaska. The Alaskan Hotel was built in 1913 by four men in six months time. The hotel was built in the late Victorian “Queen Anne” style, as can be seen by the transom windows and stringcourse out front.

Where to stay in Alaska?

Near in the Denali Canyon near the Denali National Park and the Nenana River, the McKinley Chalet Resort is another great place to stay in Alaska. You can even hop on a shuttle that runs from the lodge to the park, and popular excursions include rafting, flightseeing, and riding ATVs.