Itinerary
Overnight: Sitka Slowly
For visitors who stay the night: the first Russian fort site, the bears, dinner on Katlian Street and an early coffee.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
- Old Sitka State Historical ParkThe forest-edged site of the Russian post the Tlingit destroyed in 1802, about 7 miles north near the ferry terminal. Go by taxi, tour or e-bike; trails start nearby at Starrigavan. Old Sitka State Historical Park →
- Fortress of the BearOrphaned brown and black bears live in old pulp-mill tanks about 6 miles east of town. It opens daily from May to September, 10am to 4pm with last entry at 3:30. Fortress of the Bear →
- Dinner at Ludvig's BistroA small Katlian Street dining room with a Mediterranean menu built on local fish. Reserve ahead online. Ludvig's Bistro →
- Sleep downtownThe Sitka Hotel on lower Lincoln Street is a few minutes from the cathedral and Castle Hill, and runs a shuttle for every flight. Sitka Hotel →
- Coffee at sixHighliner Coffee on Seward Street opens at 6am every day. Highliner Coffee →
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