Sitka lies along the Pacific Ocean on the western shore of Baranof Island in Alaska and is a popular destination on the cruise circuit. The former capital of Russian Alaska, the city sits in the shadow of the majestic Mount Edgecumbe and offers visitors a blend of heritage and natural wonders. For those interested in local history, there are museums and landmarks to explore such as the Russian Bishop’s House, Baranof Castle State Historic Site, and Saint Michael’s Cathedral. For cultural experiences, there is the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi Community House offering Tlingit dance performances and Sitka National Historical Park with its collection of hand carved totem poles. The region is an outdoor lover’s paradise with its many forests, lakes, and alpine landscape. You could go hiking along the network of trails that pass through the Tongass National Forest.
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