Where to Stay T he fish canning center of the Southeast, Petersburg has a delightful Norwegian flavor.
Rosemaling decoration is found on many of the town's buildings.
There are three fish canneries in town. In mid-May, Petersburg holds its Little Norway Festival, commemorating Norwegian independence. The ranger station is located at 3031 Tongass Avenue, open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Alaska Marine Highway terminal is one mile from downtown, on Mitkof Highway. This campground, with facilities for RVs, trailers, and tenters, is located at 4th Street and Haugen Drive, one mile from the ferry terminal.