John And Joan's Guidebook

John And Joan
John And Joan
John And Joan's Guidebook

Sightseeing

This is better known as “Totem Park.” Here, you will see beautiful, locally carved totem poles throughout your stroll around the park. In September, you will enjoy watching the Pink salmon (otherwise known as “humpies” making their way up Indian River to spawn. This is a very enjoyable walk in the park.
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Sitka National Historical Park Main Entrance station
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This is better known as “Totem Park.” Here, you will see beautiful, locally carved totem poles throughout your stroll around the park. In September, you will enjoy watching the Pink salmon (otherwise known as “humpies” making their way up Indian River to spawn. This is a very enjoyable walk in the park.
Take a whale watching tour on A Whale’s Song Expeditions! You are guaranteed a great trip with Neil. Mention we sent you for 10% off your booking fees. 907-738-9890
A Whale's Song Expeditions
140 Granite Creek Road
Take a whale watching tour on A Whale’s Song Expeditions! You are guaranteed a great trip with Neil. Mention we sent you for 10% off your booking fees. 907-738-9890

Natural Habitat

The Raptor Center is a must see if you love eagles! Here, you will see how the majestic birds are rehabilitated and then set free again. Get personal and up close with these beauties!
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Alaska Raptor Center
1000 Raptor Way
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The Raptor Center is a must see if you love eagles! Here, you will see how the majestic birds are rehabilitated and then set free again. Get personal and up close with these beauties!
See bears in their natural habitat! These bears love to entertain while you watch - a must see! The bears were orphaned and this is how Fortress of the Bears came to be.
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Fortress of the Bear
4639 Sawmill Creek Road
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See bears in their natural habitat! These bears love to entertain while you watch - a must see! The bears were orphaned and this is how Fortress of the Bears came to be.

Hiking, Nature

Beautiful trails are plentiful throughout the Sitka areas. Visit sitkatrailworks.org for routes and access points. Be mindful that we are in bear country and making noise as you hike or hiking in groups is a good idea. We provide bear spray for you!
Sitka Trail Works
801 Halibut Point Road
Beautiful trails are plentiful throughout the Sitka areas. Visit sitkatrailworks.org for routes and access points. Be mindful that we are in bear country and making noise as you hike or hiking in groups is a good idea. We provide bear spray for you!

Food scene

This is the best place in Alaska to get a good steak and fresh seafood! The food here is amazing and the water view tops it all off. Definitely eat here! They are closed in the winter months and due to COVID, recently have had limited open days. We are in walking distance by a couple blocks to the north.
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Channel Club
2906 Halibut Point Rd
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This is the best place in Alaska to get a good steak and fresh seafood! The food here is amazing and the water view tops it all off. Definitely eat here! They are closed in the winter months and due to COVID, recently have had limited open days. We are in walking distance by a couple blocks to the north.
This is one of our favorites! A Sports Bar atmosphere, enjoy awesome pizza, wings, salads, THE VIEW!, and great service here! Watch your favorite sport on the many screens.
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Mean Queen
205 Harbor Dr
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This is one of our favorites! A Sports Bar atmosphere, enjoy awesome pizza, wings, salads, THE VIEW!, and great service here! Watch your favorite sport on the many screens.
Located in the heart of downtown, this really is a taste of Italy in Sitka! Great pasta meals, and their bruschetta is to die for. Lodge atmosphere, lively atmosphere during summer season.
Mangiare
118 Lincoln Street
Located in the heart of downtown, this really is a taste of Italy in Sitka! Great pasta meals, and their bruschetta is to die for. Lodge atmosphere, lively atmosphere during summer season.
Eat above the harbor! Sports Bar scene, great burgers!
Bayview Restaurant
407 Lincoln Street
Eat above the harbor! Sports Bar scene, great burgers!
Mediterranean flair here!!! Authentic and tastefully made foods by chefs who got their experiences and enthusiasm from Spain. They have brought back some pretty good eats. You must do this! Open mainly during summer months. Upstairs is a balcony for outside eating. It’s amazing!
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Ludvig's Bistro
256 Katlian St
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Mediterranean flair here!!! Authentic and tastefully made foods by chefs who got their experiences and enthusiasm from Spain. They have brought back some pretty good eats. You must do this! Open mainly during summer months. Upstairs is a balcony for outside eating. It’s amazing!

Museum

Historical Museum - see Sitka’s past. Cultural memorabilia, woven baskets, Native and Russian artifacts.
Harrigan Centennial Hall
330 Harbor Dr
Historical Museum - see Sitka’s past. Cultural memorabilia, woven baskets, Native and Russian artifacts.

Cultural Dancing

Enjoy a show of Native Dancers in their regalia! Located in a traditional clan house, the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi House at 200 Katlian Street.
Naa Kahidi Dancers
200 Katlian St
Enjoy a show of Native Dancers in their regalia! Located in a traditional clan house, the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi House at 200 Katlian Street.