Aspen Hotels – Sitka
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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Tenakee Springs
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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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Visit Sea Lion Cove
Located on Kruzof Island right off the Pacific Ocean, this destination can be easily accessed via boat or by taking the Kalinin Bay trail. It’s a favorite, short hike for locals, just 2.5 miles each way. Keep an eye on the weather when taking on this hike in the winter, as the area is…
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Top Soup in Sitka
Winters in Sitka can get pretty chilly, but they’re no match for a house-made soup from one of Sitka’s top restaurants. Ludvig’s, located at 256 Katlian St., even has their own “chowder wagon,” so you can always count on a sizzling hot cup or bowl of homemade goodness. They’re famous for their Ludvig’s Clam…
