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Sitka

Whale Watching

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📅May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sepbest months

Best months

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

State

Alaska, US

Type

wildlife · nature · history

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1Sitka National Historical Park4.8
2Baranof Castle State Historic Site4.5
3Sheldon Jackson Museum4.7
4Sitka’s Hidden Wonders (Wildlife Film Attraction)5.0
5Sitka Sound Science Center4.5
6Old Sitka State Historic Park4.8
7Whale Park4.8
8Sitka Historical Society & Museum4.8
9Sitka Whale Statue4.8
10Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall4.4
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Sitka in Alaska is a premier Whale Watching destination set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean. The Russian colonial heritage, Tlingit totem poles, and rich marine life including humpback whales and sea otters make it Alaska's cultural and natural jewel.

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Top spots in Sitka

1

Sitka National Historical Park

4.8

This 122-acre park area has guided tours & a coastal walk featuring carved wooden totem poles.

2

Baranof Castle State Historic Site

4.5
3

Sheldon Jackson Museum

4.7
4

Sitka’s Hidden Wonders (Wildlife Film Attraction)

5.0
5

Sitka Sound Science Center

4.5
6

Old Sitka State Historic Park

4.8
7

Whale Park

4.8
8

Sitka Historical Society & Museum

4.8
9

Sitka Whale Statue

4.8
10

Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall

4.4
Best time to visit

Peak season May – Jun – Jul

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