Kodiak Walking Tour

Visitor Information Center at 100 Marine Way. Baranov Museum Located in the oldest wooden building on the west coast of the U.S. Offers an overview of Alutiiq, Russian and early American history. Star of Kodiak W.W.II Liberty Ship brought to Kodiak after 1964 tsunami to use as a cannery. Currently home of Trident Seafoods. St. Paul Harbor Spit Boat launch, temporary moorage and bear statue in memory of pioneer guide Charles Madsen. Pphotographic viewpoint, sea lions often seen in the area. Wells Fargo Bank King crab development display in lobby. St. Paul Plaza or "The Mall" Shops Restaurants and services. "Welcome to Kodiak" chainsaw carving next to drug store. Photo opportunity. Harbormaster Building Fishermen's Memorial dedicated to fishermen lost at sea. St. Paul Boat Harbor Watch Kodiak's busy fishing fleet come and go, see all manner of fishing vessels along this working waterfront. Commercial fishing dock Provides overview of St. Paul Harbor. Kodiak's Cannery Row stretches along the waterfront. Plaque on Alaska's Food For Less lists statistics from the 1964 earthquake and tsunami. Old Russian Well Source of Kodiak's domestic water supply prior to the installation of a modern water system in the 1940s. Tsunami High Water Marker Plaque on the corner of the Kodiak Police Station marks the high water point during the 1964 tsunami. 14. Kodiak Fire Department Operated by the City of Kodiak. A. Holmes Johnson Memorial Library Kodiak Teen & Recreation Center U.S. Post Office Pillar Mountain Road Unimproved, gravel road. Closed in winter. Leads to viewpoint atop 1400' Pillar Mountain. Excellent view of city, Chiniak Bay, Monashka Bay. Kodiak Junior High School Kodiak Auditorium Kodiak High School N/A City of Kodiak, Kodiak Island Borough and Kodiak Island Borough School District offices Russian Cemetery Army National Cemetery Dates back to 1868 and U.S. Army presence at Fort Kodiak . Near Island Bridge North End Park Trails for easy hiking, picturesque views of other nearby islands. Fishery Industrial Technology Center (FITC) A research and developmental support center for Alaska's seafood industry. Tours of processing plant, test kitchen and laboratories available (arrange in advance). Trident Basin Floatplane Facility Scenic Viewpoint Good vantage point to look back at city. Photo opportunity. St. Herman Boat Harbor Often called "Dog Bay" by locals, offers moorage for commercial, charter and recreational vessels. Dog Bay Breakwater Sea lions and other sea mammals are often seen along the breakwater. Excellent view of Chiniak Bay. Overview of Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church Photo opportunity. Alaska Department of Fish & Game Public information, licenses, hunting and fishing information. Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository Artifacts, artwork and displays explaining the culture and history of Kodiak's indigenous people. Kodiak Senior Center St. Herman's Russian Orthodox Theological Seminary and Veniaminov Museum Houses many important artifacts from Alaska's secular and religious history. Gift shop. Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church Oldest orthodox parish in Alaska. Public invited to attend services. Check at the Visitor Information Center for scheduled tours during the summer. El Chicano restaurant. Selief plaque Marks the spot where 86' fishing vessel Selief came to rest after the 1964 tsunami washed out St. Paul Harbor. Tsunami Plaque Notes one acre lake that was filled with ash from the 1912 eruption of Mount Novarupta on the Alaska Peninsula. Casey the Bear Record class mounted bear in lobby of First National Bank of Anchorage. Ferry Dock Provides docking for the Alaska Marine Highway's M/V Tustumena and other larger vessels. Sea lions and eagles are often seen in the channel.

 

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