Details About Sitka

Activities

• Sitka is a hiker's paradise, with trails of all levels of difficulty threading through the landscape. Try saltwater fishing, sea kayaking or simply stroll along the coast investigating the many tide pools.
• There is no shortage of history in Sitka, with cultural and heritage hot spots including the Sitka National Historic Park, the Alaska Native Brotherhood Building, a National Historic Landmark, the Isabel Miller Museum, the Sitka National Historical Park and the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center.

Shopping

Sitka offers a range of stores and galleries, many focusing on traditional crafts and contemporary Alaskan art. Tlingit silver, carvings and woven artifacts share shelf space with Russian paintings and icons. You will also find souvenir boutiques featuring t-shirts, gold nugget jewelry and other gift items to take back home.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.