Sitka, Alaska

SitkaFrom May through September, Sitka serves as a popular stop for cruise ships traveling the Inside Passage. Huge cruise ships dock at sea, and smaller boats take people to the Crescent Harbor Lightering Facility or the O’Connell Bridge Lightering Facility.

Sitka is one of the largest communities in southeast Alaska. Located on Baranof Island’s western shore, this quaint town is framed by the Pacific Ocean to the west and towering snow-capped mountains to the east. Sitka, Alaska, is the only city in the Inside Passage that faces the Pacific Ocean; it clings to the west coast of Baranof Island under the watchful eye of Mount Edgecumbe, a majestically conical dormant volcano.

Sitka, Alaska, is well-known for its breathtaking natural beauty, diverse array of animals, and storied cultural heritage, which is reflected in the city’s twenty-two listings on the National Register of Historic Places. Sitka is the center of Russian influence in Alaska, despite the fact that it was originally inhabited by Tlingit Indians. In terms of accessibility, this is one of the top Inside Passage settlements. The major attractions in Sitka, Alaska, are the Alaska Raptor Center, Castle Hill, Sitka National Historical Park, and St. Michael’s Cathedral.

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