Sitka was the capital of both Russian and American Alaska Territory from 1799 to 1906. This historic city sits in the shadow of the volcano Mount Edgecumbe.

The city hosts the Summer Music Festival in June and the All-Alaska Logging Championships in late June.

Alaska Wilderness Tours
Our most Popular Adventure Tour
Choose from one of many tour packages (Keyword Alaska):

Helicopter Tour -
Wildlife Viewing - Whalewatching and more
Glacier Cruise -
Klondike Gold Rush Tour -

Points of Interest:

• Castle Hill - landmark of the ceremony to transfer Alaska from Russian to American control in 1867.

• St. Michael's Cathedral - built 1848, and rebuilt after fire of 1966.

• Russian Bishop's House

• Sheldon Jackson Museum

• Sitka National Historic Park - Site of famous Battle of Sitka in 1804 between Russia and Tlingit Warriors.

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