The staff are so friendly, and we got side track and I forgot my $50.00 change. So that afternoon…read morewhen I noticed that I did not get my change, after our excursion I went back to the store and I was told to contact the manager, which I did, I left messages, and he call me back for some reasons, I did not noticed that he sent me a text message so I called him. He said he checked the video, that it was not given, he issued a cheque for reimbursement. I'm thankful that he honored my claim. I received the refund checked today. Thank you... Alicia S.

Good place to buy trinkets. Clean and friendly and lots of beautiful things to choose from. I have…read morebeen to southern Alaska a few ti and I always find something special there.

Great Christmas gift shop…read more I should not have taken my wife in. People are great and they have some good sales.

Absolutely gorgeous artwork can be found in this Russian centric Christmas shop. From stackable…read moredolls to ornate statues and hand painted bulbs and the list goes on and on. My only gripe about this business is the price which seems quite high and clearly is going after the visiting tourists. I am not an expert on price when it comes to this type of work but I clearly recognize beauty and craftsmanship when I see it and the merchandise they sell at this business oozes it! This is a must visit if you are a collector of fine Christmas ornamates and if you can afford it you will find yourself in Nirvana (:

Our first day at Sitika was cloudy and also raining my wife and I walk around town it was very nice…read morethen we decided shop around souvenir then this store called the Totem. They sale wide section of souvenir like shirts,jackets,magnets, and real Tribal items. We enjoy shopping at the Totem.

GREAT PRICES great options for souvenirs. Anything with a hat and a shirt together and a bracelet…read moreis good deal!! This is the spot for souvenirs

We had to hurry because for some reason the priest decided to close the church earlier than the…read moretimes listed. We only had a few minutes to quickly look at the inside before he closed the church. It was a shame because we would have liked more time to spend seeing this iconic Russian Orthodox Church. You can admire the church unique architecture for free from the outside, but there is a fee to see the inside. What is interesting is that before Alaska became the 49th of the United States, it was colonized by Russia. The original church, designed by Bishop Innocent himself, was built between 1844 and 1848 out of spruce timber and sailcloth for insulation. As it was the first on the continent, St. Michael's was the seat of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of North America. It was the largest building in Alaska at that time. Liturgies are predominantly in English, but hymns are sung in Tlingit; Aleut; Yupik; and Slavonic, the language of Russian Orthodox services, as well. Sadly, the original building caught fire in 1966 and burnt to the ground. The townspeople collected what artifacts they could of the demolished church, including precious icons. These were put on display in the new St. Michael's, an exact replica of the original with some modern updates. The walls of St. Michael's are still lined with sailcloth in memory of both the original church and those who have lost their lives at sea.

This is a beautiful Cathedral. It's very well maintained and inviting. It is a must see when…read morevisiting Sitka! It's very historical.

Found Alaska hand harvested sea salt here. No other shop had it. Try here first for cooking related…read moreitems.

This is a super cute store, and I loved all the Salmon Sisters clothing they featured. I'm somewhat…read moregrateful I wasn't traveling with my 21-year-old daughter, because I'm pretty sure she would have convinced me to buy half the store. I enjoyed the exceptionally friendly service and the helpful staff. Seems like everyone working there was indeed happy to be there. The one constructive piece of criticism I would give would be in reference to the fitting rooms. The doors are saloon style, don't really close securely and are right off the main store floor. So, there really isn't a sense of privacy, and I felt like anyone shopping who might happen to look in just the right direction might actually be able to see me in the changing room if they wanted. Other than that, it's a great little shop with a large variety of unique and local clothing and wares. I highly recommend stopping in and giving them all your time and money.

Visitors from cruise line's are bused in to a Visitors Center. Another unique gallery within…read morewalking distance from the Center. This gallery features 5 local artists and shows books, painted rocks, paintings, fabric baskets, jewelry and home decor items. A pleasant owner will answer questions and offer insight into the pieces of work.

Great friendly place with local made souvenirs. One of the…read morebest places in town. Thanks@!

Best fudge on our entire Alaskan Cruise! Friendly staff, and great travel gifts are available here…read more We weren't sure what to make out of the Fudge sign on the building but the fudge was the best!!! Aside from seeing the wildlife in town, this was quite the treat that left an impression on our entire group.

A smaller gallery with unique local items. Batiks graced the walls along with handmade jewelry, &…read morekaleidoscopes. The owner was very pleasant and showed us his wife's work. She specialized in silver jewelry with a dark patina. Lovely work. I also enjoyed seeing the bead embroidery work depicting an Eskimo in his kayak. Very detailed and quite the unique.

Wonderful gallery, many local artists featured and beautiful handmade jewelry fashioned by one of…read morethe owners. A perfect place for gifts or that special something to remind you of your trip to Sitka.

What a cute flower, coffee, and chocolate shop! I just wish they had more seating inside…read more It just happened to be raining while we were on our way for coffee. People will tell you to bring an umbrella to Alaska. No, you should really just bring a really good waterproof hoody coat. It was bulky, but it protected me from the elements. It's just too windy for an umbrella. Anyway, I thought about trying the spruce tip latte. I ended up getting a Dirty Chai. It was very good. I didn't get to try my husband's Mexi-Mocha with cayenne pepper. He really liked the flavors. He's never had a spicy latte, so it was a real treat for him. The shop has some moose chocolate treats, gifts, flowers, and unique gift items. It was my first time seeing Alaskan sea otter fur earrings. An Alaska native artist makes them. The flowers that they sell here look fresh and beautiful. It's very close to the public library and Harrigan Centennial Hall. It was the perfect stop before getting on the bus back to the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal. It's also a great stopping point after visiting the Baranof Castle State Historic Site on a cold day. Check it out if you're in Sitka.

It is a quaint little shop. They were giving out samples of Russian tea. It was quite good…read more Unfortunately they were sold out of the chai peanut butter. We were told by the cruise director that it was outstanding. Guess we will have to try it on the next trip.