Aspen Hotels – SitkaLocated just a few steps away from downtown Sitka and the cruise ship area, this Science Center has some unique amenities: An aquarium. A research lab. A salmon hatchery. An educational outreach center The Sitka Sound Science Center was established in 2007 when the well-known Sheldon Jackson College closed its doors. This Center’s mission is…
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Sitka Sound Science Center
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Sitka’s Water Tours
Sitka is a unique town located on the Outer Coast in Southeast Alaska. Sitka’s open ocean brings waves, currents, and aquatic creatures, which create an amazing underwater world of extreme abundance and biodiversity, making it one of Alaska’s best places for water activities. This town is rich in culture and history and is perched on…
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Building 29
Also known as the Tilson Building, Building 29 is one of the few structures that survived Alaska history’s Russian era. It was built in 1835 and is listed under the National Historic Landmarks. Building 29 is one of the few structures extant that bears witness to colonial ventures of Russia in present-day US territory. The…
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Julie Hughes Triathlon
Julie Hughes was a vibrant and energetic girl from Sitka who sadly passed away in 1985 at 15. She was known for her dedication and the positive attitude that she displayed throughout her life. Her loved ones and the rest of Sitka celebrate her memory on the third Saturday in May every year with the…