drumming cruisers Posted August 11, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Is there a shuttle from the NCL port in Sitka to downtown? is there anything to see/do downtown? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uff da Posted August 11, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2022 23 minutes ago, drumming cruisers said: Is there a shuttle from the NCL port in Sitka to downtown? is there anything to see/do downtown? TIA Here's a good guide to Sitka. https://cruisemaven.com/sitka-alaska-cruise-port-guide-planning-tips-city-map/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tetleytea Posted August 11, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Yeah, there's a shuttle. The line is very long when they first give the all-clear to disembark, since only the people going on a tour don't have to go on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted August 11, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Try the Alaska forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted August 11, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2022 It really is not touristy. We enjoyed walking around the town and going into the local shops. No pushing cheap trinkets by the owners. Very relaxing and interesting day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted August 11, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Most towns in the world have a Visitor Information site in order to provide useful information and support local businesses. Many even provide a Visitor Guide. Just Google the town's name and Visitor Information. Sitka Visitor Information = https://visitsitka.org/ Lots to see and do depending on your interests. Highly recommend Fortress of the Bears which is a nonprofit bear rehab center. Sitka Visitor Guide: https://viewer.joomag.com/visit-sitka-magazine-2021-22/0839965001621386009?short& 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted August 12, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2022 i understand that once in town if you go down by the water there is a trail to see a park and totums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted August 12, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2022 59 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: i understand that once in town if you go down by the water there is a trail to see a park and totums. Pg 64 has a map of downtown which shows the trail, and sites to see ( incl the totem park) https://viewer.joomag.com/visit-sitka-magazine-2021-22/0839965001621386009?short& 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerdog Posted August 12, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I'm not the OP, but will be going there next month. Thank you for sharing information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kochleffel Posted August 12, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2022 You can visit the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the Bishop's House on foot once you're in the village. Go to the Russian Bishop's House first -- it's free but the NPS issues timed tickets for the upper floor. Also note that the trail between the totem park and the Raptor Center is sometimes closed because of bears. The Raptor Center can also be reached by town streets but it's a less pleasant walk. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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