Unorganized Borough district, Unorganized Borough, United States

Places to visit near Unalaska

Unalaska is a town in Unorganized Borough district, Unorganized Borough, United States, home to about 4,491 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 98 beaches & coast, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral (1 km), Sitka Spruce Park (2 km) and Mount Newhall (3 km).

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Unalaska, Unorganized Borough
Unalaska, Unorganized Borough district, Unorganized Borough, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Unalaska at a glance

Location
Unorganized Borough district, Unorganized Borough, United States
Population
about 4,491
Coordinates
53.8741° N, 166.5341° W
Places within 50 km
202 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Unalaska

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Unalaska: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Unalaska

150 beaches & coast within 100 km of Unalaska. The closest is Iliuliuk Reef (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Unalaska

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Unalaska. The closest is Expedition Island (1 km); the best-known is Amaknak Island (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Unalaska

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Unalaska. The closest is Haystack Hill (1 km); the best-known is Mount Newhall (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Unalaska

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Unalaska. The closest is Benny Benson's Home 1916 - 1925 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Unalaska

6 parks within 100 km of Unalaska. The closest is Town Park (1 km); the best-known is Sitka Spruce Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Unalaska

4 churches within 100 km of Unalaska. The closest is Saint Christopher by the Sea Church (1 km); the best-known is Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Unalaska

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Unalaska
  2. 1 km Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral · church, Unorganized Borough
  3. 2 km Sitka Spruce Park · park, Unorganized Borough
  4. 5 km Dutch Ballyhoo · viewpoint, Unorganized Borough
  5. 6 km Mount Newhall · viewpoint, Unorganized Borough
  6. 2 km Benny Benson's Home 1916 - 1925 · heritage site, Unorganized Borough
  7. 1 km Back to Unalaska

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From travellers near Unalaska

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How to reach Unalaska

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    Within 15 km of Unalaska

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Unalaska by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast98150Iliuliuk Reef (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1933Expedition Island (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2632Haystack Hill (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2323Benny Benson's Home 1916 - 1925 (1 km)
    Other attractions1720WWII Anti-Aircraft Gun (1 km)
    Parks66Town Park (1 km)
    Churches34Saint Christopher by the Sea Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Coxcomb Lake (6 km)
    Waterfalls23Water Fall (16 km)
    Museums22Museum of the Aleutians (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Aleutian World War II National Historic Area (2 km)
    Caves11Unangax Cave (22 km)

    Unalaska: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Unalaska?

    Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Sitka Spruce Park (park, about 2 km), Mount Newhall (viewpoint, about 3 km), Dutch Ballyhoo (viewpoint, about 7 km), Benny Benson's Home 1916 - 1925 (heritage site, about 1 km), Iliuliuk Reef (beach, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Unalaska?

    202 places on Spotwander: 98 beaches & coast, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest beach to Unalaska?

    Iliuliuk Reef, about 1 km by road; Agnes Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Unalaska?

    Expedition Island, about 1 km by road; Amaknak Island (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Unalaska?

    Haystack Hill, about 1 km by road; Strawberry Hill (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Unalaska?

    Start in Unalaska, visit Holy Ascension of Our Lord Cathedral, then Sitka Spruce Park, then Dutch Ballyhoo, then Mount Newhall, then Benny Benson's Home 1916 - 1925, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Unalaska?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Unalaska

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Unalaska’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Unalaska on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.