Gavan Viewpoint
Gavan Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Sitka, Southeastern Alaska. Gavan Viewpoint is situated nearby to Harbor Peak, as well as near the peak Gavan Hill.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel and Sitka National Historical Park.
Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church
Photo: Barek, Public domain.
St. Michael's Cathedral is a cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska, at Lincoln and Maksoutoff Streets in Sitka, Alaska. The earliest Orthodox cathedral in the New World, it was built in the nineteenth century, when Alaska was under the control of Russia, though this structure burned down in 1966. Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel is situated 1½ miles south of Gavan Viewpoint.
Sitka National Historical Park
Park
Photo: Lordkinbote, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Sitka National Historical Park is a national historical park in Sitka in the U.S. state of Alaska. It was redesignated as a national historical park from its previous status as national monument on October 18, 1972. Sitka National Historical Park is situated 1½ miles south of Gavan Viewpoint.
Swan Lake
Lake
Swan Lake, is a small lake located in the center of the town of Sitka, Alaska. It is a man-made lake, created during the Russian occupation of Alaska as an income source during the winter.
Gavan Viewpoint
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Sitka, Southeastern Alaska, Alaska, United States, North America
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Latitude
57.07223° or 57° 4′ 20″ northLongitude
-135.31956° or 135° 19′ 10″ westOpen location code
94963MCJ+V5OpenStreetMap ID
node 3026203958OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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Highlights include Gavan Lookout and Viewpoint.
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