Sitka

Sitka is the largest incorporated city in America by area, at just over 4800 sq mi. it is four times the size of the state Rhode Island. However, its indigenous population is only about 8800 people. Just like many other cities located along the Pacific coast of Alaska, Sitka is a very popular tourist destination.

There are so many fun things to do in Sitka, whether you are into outdoor activities or more partial to indoor activities, you are likely to find a little something for you to do. For the more adventurous types, there are so many things to do while visiting Sitka, Alaska, there are so many things to see and do from hiking to kayaking, air tour in a float boat, charter fishing boat or whale watching for the mighty humpback whales.

If it is wildlife watching you are more interested, there are plenty of places to go hiking and where you can see all of the majesties that the Alaskan wilderness has to offer, whether it be the awe-inspiring flight of the American Bald Eagle, the power of the Grizzly Bear or majestic stride of a Bull Elk. There is so much to see and do in Sitka, Alaska.

The other part of your vacation will center around finding the best places for you and your family to eat your meals. While most quality hotels in Sitka have restaurants inside or adjacent to the hotel for you to eat, that is just part of the picture. If you are looking to get a taste of the local cuisine, you can bet that most of the restaurants in Sitka are going to have one or more dishes that contain seafood of some kind.

The Beak Restaurant is a local restaurant that features seafood and all locally sourced foods. The Halibut Point Crab and Chowder Restaurant is another local establishment that features seafood directly from the boat which includes Dungeness Crab, Halibut steaks, Salmon and Cod. They also serve a delicious craft beer made locally from the clearest water imaginable. Most of the restaurants offer food delivery service in Sitka for those who prefer to enjoy their food in their hotel room.