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Petersburg,
Alaska
(A
QuaintVillage)
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The
fishing and canning village of Petersburg
is sometimes called "Little Norway" because of its Norwegian
heritage and distinctly Norwegian appearance and flavor. Petersburg
is nestled in the Tongass National Forest. The restaurants serve fresh salmon, halibut, and shrimp. |
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Location
Southeast
panhandle of Alaska
Between Ketchikan and Juneau
MapQuest
map
Population
About
3,000
Features
Bus
tours Grayline
of Alaska
Campgrounds
nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Clausen
Museum
Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery
Hotels and vacation rentals in the region
LeConte
Glacier (and icebergs)
Norwegian architecture
Restaurants
Shops (Main Street)
Tongass National Forest
(cabins,
hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking)
Tours
Whale watching (Frederick Sound, summer)
Festivals
May:
Little
Norway Festival
Salmon Derby
July:
Fourth of July Celebration
October: Octoberfest
Recommended
stay
Half
to full day
Tourist
information
City
of Petersburg
www.ci.Petersburg.AK.US
Southeast
Alaska Tourism Council
www.AlaskaInfo.org
Grayline
of Alaska (bus tours)
www.GraylineAlaska.com
Cruises
to and from Alaska
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This page was last updated on 11/01/2006
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