Aspen Hotels – Sitka
Held the first weekend in December, the Sitka Artisans Market is hosted by the Greater Sitka Arts Council and is the perfect place to find one of a kind treasures for yourself—or holiday gifts for loved ones. Head to Allen Hall and discover incredible gems made by local, Alaskan artists including paintings, jewelry, woodworking,…
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Sitka Artisans Market for Holiday Shopping
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Spend Thanksgiving in Service
Most of Sitka closes down for the Thanksgiving holiday, but the local Salvation Army is busy serving hot meals and distributing non-perishable foods to those in need. The non-profit is a designated USDA food bank in the area, and on average over 75 meals are served in the kitchen on a daily basis. The…
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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…
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Journey Across the John O’Connell Bridge
Connecting downtown Sitka and the ANB harbor to the University of Alaska district, the John O’Connell Bridge is cable-stayed and whisks you across the Sitka Channel. It’s the link between Baranof Island and Japonski Island, completed in 1971. Until then, the only way to island hop was to jump on a ferry (which is…
