Petersburg
For visitor information and to request the community's official visitor publication,visit www.petersburg.org.
Phone contact: 1-888-484-4700.
Email: visitorinfo AT petersburg.org
Publisher's note: In October, 2008 Petersburg earned a coveted ranking from CNN.com/travel. The network named the city one of its "Top 10 bed-and-breakfast towns," ranking the community fifth in a world-wide competition after Santa Barbara, California; Troncones, Mexico; Duluth, Minnesota; and Annapolis, Maryland. Way to go Petersburg!
About Petersburg: Nothing symbolizes the Norwegian pride and heritage of Petersburg more than the good ship Valhalla, shown at left beside the Sons of Norway Hall.
Each year, during the Little Norway Festival staged over the third weekend in May, the vessel is actually put to sea in the course of "raids" and other good fun that also includes folk dancing, halibut filleting and cooking contests, parties, and costume competition. Viking ships are additionally honored with this implant (see insert) on one of the city's most traveled sidewalks. (Mike Miller photos.)
Of course, the community has a lot going for it in addition to pride of heritage. For the visitor a trip to the excellent Clausen Memorial Museum reflects not only Petersburg “then” but Petersburg “now.” At the entrance to the museum building there’s a photogenic fountain-sculpture called “Fisk” which means “Fish” in Norwegian. The 11-foot work in bronze depicts schools of salmon, halibut, and herring – all species that are important to this fisheries harvesting and processing community. The sculpture was created in 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase in 1867. Inside you’ll find the huge reflector from a genuine Alaska navigational lighthouse, the wall-mounted once-largest king salmon ever caught, and countless other items of Alaska history.
Too, if you’ve been in Petersburg for a time and haven’t yet taken a picture of an American Bald Eagle, mosey over to Eagle’s Roost Park and aim your camera lens skyward. There’s frequently at least one eagle in residence, resting or roosting on a tall tree.
Looking for a place to have a picnic? The Sandy Beach Picnic Area beckons from the end of Sandy Beach Road, about two miles from downtown. For a more ambitious outing drive 17 miles south of Petersburg along Mitkof Highway to the pavement’s end where you’ll find the Blind Slough Recreation Area picnic site with tables, grills, group shelters and restrooms. Swimming in the saltwater slough is permitted – but at the swimmer’s risk. You'll find another swimming option at Mile 20 Mitkoff Highway. It's known by the curious name of Man Made Hole.
B&Bs and Inns
A Guest House at Water's Edge
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1201
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 705 Sandy Beach Rd.
Telephone: 800-868-4373; 907-772-3736
Fax: 907-772-3736
Email: info AT petersburglodgingandtours.com
Website: www.petersburglodgingandtours.com
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Beachcomber Inn
Innkeepers:P.O.Box 570
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 384 Mitkof Hwy
Telephone: 907-772-3888
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Broom Hus Bed & Breakfast
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 427
Petersburg, AK99833
Physical address: 411 South Nordic Drive
Telephone: 907-772-3459; cell 907-518-0041
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Email: broomhus AT aptalaska.net
Website: www.broomhus.com
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Cottrell's Sugar Shack Cabin
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 947
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 10 miles south of Petersburg
Telephone: 907-772-4615
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Email: cottrells AT petersburgalaska.com
Website: www.petersburgalaska.com/cottrells.html
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Das Hagedorn Haus
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1333
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 400 2nd St. N.
Telephone: 907-772-3775
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Email: trask AT gci.net
Website: home.gci.net/~dhh
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Dolphin Street Guest House
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1810
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 102 Dolphin Street
Telephone: 907-772-4800; cell 360-880-9188
Fax: 907-772-4800
Email: akdolphin AT gci.net
Website: www.dolphinstreetguesthouse.com
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Feathered Nest Bed and Breakfast
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 683
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 609 Unimak St.
Telephone: 907-772-3090; cell 907-518-0808
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Email: nest AT featherednestbandb.com
Website: www.featherednestbandb.com
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Heron's Nest Bed & Breakfast
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1367
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 613 Rambler Street
Telephone: 888-450-3373; 907-772-3373; cell 907-518-0400
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Kiseno Guest House
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 957
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical Address: 116 South 3rd St.
Telephone: 907-772-3358
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Email: kisenohouse AT gci.net
Website: www.kisenohouse.com
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The Lucky Loon Beach House
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1042
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 181 Frederick Drive
Telephone: 907-772-2345
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Email: info AT theluckyloon.com
Website: www.theluckyloon.com
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Morning Mist Bed and Breakfast
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 566
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 1101 Odin
Telephone: 907-772-3557
Fax: 907-772-3557
Email: mornmist AT aptalaska.net
Website: www.alaska.net/~mornmist
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Nordic House B&B
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 469
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 806 S. Nordic Drive
Telephone: 907-772-3620; cell 406-600-0393
Fax: 907-772-9278
Email: nordichouse AT live.org
Website: www.petersburgbnb.com
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Rainbow Beach Vacation Rental
Innkeepers:913 Sandy Beach Road
Petersburg, AK 99833
Telephone: 907-772-3457
Fax: 907-772-3457
Email: mail AT rainbowbeach.us.com
Website: www.rainbowbeach.us.com
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Rainsong Bed & Breakfast Guest House
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 968
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 1107 Wrangell Ave.
Telephone: 907-772-3178
Email: dsriemer AT gci.net
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Sea Level B&B
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1068
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 913 N. Nordic Drive
Telephone: 907-772-3240
Email: jrellis AT gci.net
Website: www.sealevelbnb.com
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Waterfront Bed and Breakfast
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1613
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 1004 South Nordic Drive
Telephone: 866-772-9301; 907-772-9300
Fax: 907-772-9308
Email: waterfrontbb AT gci.net
Website: waterfrontbedandbreakfast.com
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Hotels & Motels
Scandia House
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 689
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 110 N. Nordic Drive
Telephone: 800-722-5006; 907-772-4281
Fax: 907-772-4301
Email: info AT scandiahousehotel.com
Website: www.scandiahousehotel.com
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Tides Inn
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 1048
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 307 North First St.
Telephone: 800-665-8433; 907-772-4288
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Email: tidesinn AT alaska.com
Website: www.TidesInnAlaska.com
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Hostels
Alaska Island Hostel
Innkeepers:P.O. Box 892
Petersburg, AK 99833
Physical address: 805 Gjoa St.
Telephone: 877-772-3632; 907-772-3632
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Email: reserve AT alaskaislandhostel.com
Website: www.alaskaislandhostel.com
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