Sitka National Historical Park is also a museum with random historic totem poles of the Tlingit people along the forest path. We were on a private tour but you can easily do this in your own. The park is a short walk from the Raptor Rehab Center. Start on the park path off Sawmill Creek Road and walk thru a peaceful environment filled with thriving trees, the babbling brook that leads out to crescent bay and the museum. Take in the majestic beauty of the greenery, moss, waters and tall trees! See many historic totem poles and end your journey at the museum. Totem poles tell the histories of Tlingit families that are centuries old. The museum is steeped in explaining the rich history of the Tlingit people’s livelihoods in the Sitka area and beyond!

Absolutely loved the totem poles! The walk was easy and the path nice and clear with many benches😀 The woods at times look like something from a jurassic Park movie😮 I was waiting for a dinosaur 🦖 to come out of the woods and eat me😮 Saw a bald eagle 🦅 fly over our heads while walking😀 Nice short movie on the history of the park in the theatre. Easy walking distance from downtown and AWESOME path leads you all the way there😀 No gift shop, a major loss for raising money for the park system☹️ Every park should have a gift shop with profits going back to that park for improvements🤫 What a waste on not having a vision Sean Sullivan, typical government leadership☹️

National park. Didn’t require entry fee or pass. Inside museum and video if you need a break from the elements. This has a few hiking paths so you could spend about 2-3 hours if you are hiking and reading materials. We came upon a trail entrance off Sawmill creek Road — walked about 100 yards to reach the visitor center. If driving enter at Lincoln Street.

There is a very nice little museum, walking trails and a totem pole exhibit. It's about a 20-30 easy walk from the historic part of Sitka but is worth the visit. And, since it's a national park, you can get a park stamp if you collect those.

Spent about and hour and half at the park. We were fortunate to meet a member of the Tlingit peoples who was telling stories and answering questions about their history and culture. Also he gave a demonstration of their carving g artistry. Many trails to explore. Well worth the stop. There is a trail from town to walk to the park or you can hire a taxi.

This national park was the highlight of Sitka. The outdoor space is a beautiful walk with lots of animals sightings along the way. The original totem poles are inside for viewing. Easy walk from downtown and quite enjoyable.

This was overall a great experience; the highlight of Sitka, in our opinion. From the Convention Center where we were dropped off in town, the walk to the National Park revealed many discoveries along the way. At Crescent Harbor we witnessed numerous people pulling salmon in off their fishing lines. Keep your eyes open for eagles and other wildlife, which we were blessed to view. Once in the park, you will encounter totem poles at the start of your walk, along a path that loops through the lush forest. It was a lovely and easy walk for my 75 year old husband. Our visit to the National Park and the walk there and back gave us a true glimpse of Alaska’s majesty and beauty.

Plenty of trails and totems to see. Probably could spend an hour or so but was able to complete it in 40 minutes with our rushing. Part of a 3 part best of Sitka tour. Worth a stop if in Sitka and you don’t have an official excursion. Piece and nice views of coastline/Bay Area. Plenty of parking and not too far from town.

Sitka National Historic Park/Totem park is a beautiful walk is the woods. Free Shuttle bus from the cruise port puts you right down the street from the entrance to the park. Beautiful views, interesting totem poles, and wildlife. We saw salmon jumping out of the water and bald eagles. There is a visitors center with nice restrooms. The park is free so we did not book an excursion. Afterwards, we went into town and ate some fresh fish and chips from a food truck...excellent. The Russian church closed at 2pm so we only got to see the outside. Rode the shuttle back to the cruise ship. Wonderful!

Great park to walk through and enjoy nature right in town. Walked through here several mornings and it was always so peaceful. Plenty of bald eagles, ravens, etc. to see but didn't see bears. Used a lot by locals so it always seemed someone would be around for help if you needed it. Great place to go for an easy stroll.