Aspen Hotels – Sitka
There’s some fantastic boutique shopping in Sitka, including the popular Sitka Bazaar at 215 Lincoln St. The little mom and pop shop offers locally made treasures as well as favorite staple items. Russell’s, located at 208 Lincoln St., offers men’s and women’s clothing while the White Elephant Thrift Store at 323 Seward St. is…
Category Archives: Tourism
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Shopping in Sitka
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Tenakee Springs
North of Sitka is gorgeous Tenakee Springs, a tiny community of 100 people off of Chichagof Island. It’s a one-of-a-kind destination that’s wholly unique. The retreat boasts a bath house that’s a constant 106 degrees thanks to a sulfur hot mineral spring. Open for public bathing year round, it’s the ultimate getaway. Nearby are…
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Visit Admiralty Island
Just east of Sitka is Admiralty Island, easily accessible by boat or prop plane. Part of the Alexander Archipelago, the island is 90 miles long and just 35 miles wide. Making up 1,646 square miles, it’s the seventh biggest island in the country. Admiralty is one of the ABC islands in Alaska and is…
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Japonski Island
Just off the banks of Sitka is Japonski Island, named by the Russians after a group of Japanese fishermen were found stranded there in 1805. The fishermen were returned in 1806 by the Russians. It connects to Baranof Island and the mainland via O’Connell Bridge. However, prior to the bridge, a ferry brought fishermen…
