Aspen Hotels – Sitka
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…
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Journey Across the John O’Connell Bridge
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Pioneer Bar and Liquor Store
Can’t decide if you’re in the mood for a night out at the local watering hole, or would prefer a bottle to enjoy in your guest room? Part bar, part liquor store and 100 percent guaranteed good time, the Pioneer Bar and Liquor Store is located right on the water and next door to…
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Island Life
Sitka is flanked not only by Jamestown Bay, but also by a generous peppering of islands accessible by boat (in the summer) and planes where you can experience the isolated beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. From the tiny Minett Island to Cannon Island just a few feet from the peninsula, island hopping provides incredible…
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Baranof Island Brewing Company
Indulge in local, handcrafted beer at the beloved Baranof Island Brewing Company where the taproom is open year-round. Owned by locals Rick and Suzan Baranof, the brewery was established in 2010 and quickly became a local favorite. Every batch is unfiltered in 310-gallon increments and uses pure water from nearby sources. Blended with top…
