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Baranof Castle State Historical Site

Corner of Harbor Road and Lincoln St., Sitka, AK
Ranked #12 of 14 attractions in Sitka
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Sitka, Alaska, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

There's really not much here. A few plaques and flagpoles, but a pretty view of the harbor and town More

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Juneau, Alaska
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This is a great site to visit if you are at all interested in Alaska history. The views from the top are pretty incredible too. It won't take you long to visit, but this is an absolute must, especially if you have kids. More

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Barnof Castle is the site where the "transfer" of Alaska was implemented. This location provides an all-round view of Sitka. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Was disappointed when I climbed up to the site of the castle. I was expecting to see some remnants of the old castle. There was nothing there but a beautiful view and some informative outdoor posters..... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

It goes by many names, but the locals all refer to it as "Castle Hill." The map from the visitor center is very good at helping you find it. Otherwise you have to know to go down the alley and then up the long stairway through the trees to the top of the hill. At the top there are interpretive... More

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