Ketchikan, AK

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The Landing Hotel & Restaurant
The Landing Hotel & Restaurant
3 out of 5
3434 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK
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The Landing Hotel & Restaurant
Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2.5 out of 5
326 Front St, Ketchikan, AK
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Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Cape Fox Lodge
Cape Fox Lodge
5 out of 5
800 Venetia Ave, Ketchikan, AK
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Ketchikan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port of Ketchikan and Creek Street are located ...
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Popular places to visit

#CreekStreet #Ketchikan #Alaska Creek Street is a historic area of Ketchikan. The street is actually a boardwalk mounted on a set of stakes that support the dwellings built on the water. Formerly it was the district of the red light of Ketchikan. The brothels were banned and closed in 1954. Now the street is a place with shops, galleries, totems and the museum of the House of Dolly. Creek Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. A Creek Street é uma área histórica de Ketchikan. A rua é na verdade um calçadão montado sobre um conjunto de estacas que sustentam as habitações construídas sobre a água .Antigamente era o distrito da luz vermelha de Ketchikan. Os bordeis foram proibidos e fechados em 1954. A partir daí a rua se transformou em um local com lojas, galerias, totens e o museu da Casa da Dolly. A Creek Street foi listada no Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos em 2014.

Creek Street

Learn about the local history of Ketchikan with a stop at Creek Street. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Creek Street
If only you could have heard this cub yelling for his mother. Thankfully, she was just under the limb and all was well when she climbed back up in his view.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

4/5(15 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary during your stay in Ketchikan. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the fishing spots.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
O Totem Bight State Historical Park é um parque estadual situado ao norte de Ketchikan. O parque tem uma grande coleção de totens e a replica da casa de um chefe. Alguns totens são originais e foram reparados. Outros são réplicas feitas por mestres de nações indígenas. #totem #ketchikan #alaska

Totem Bight State Park

4.5/5(18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Totem Bight State Park during your travels to Ketchikan. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the fishing spots.

Totem Bight State Park
Creek Street runs along the back side of town and is the old "Redlight District". With it's boardwalks and original buildings, you'll feel like you are right back in the gold rush era.

Stedman–Thomas Historic District

You can learn about the history of Ketchikan with a trip to Stedman–Thomas Historic District. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Stedman–Thomas Historic District
Beautiful float plane tour! #AquaTrove

Misty Fiords National Monument

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ketchikan when you stop by Misty Fiords National Monument. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Misty Fiords National Monument
Lunch Box Trail #river #waterfall

Settlers Cove State Recreational Site

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Settlers Cove State Recreational Site, a lovely green space in Ketchikan. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the fishing spots.

Settlers Cove State Recreational Site

Things to do

Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours

Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours

$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours
Bear and salmon at Herring Cove

Ketchikan All In One

$94
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ketchikan All In One
Guided Tour of Ketchikan’s Top Attractions

Guided Tour of Ketchikan’s Top Attractions

$100
per adult
Guided Tour of Ketchikan’s Top Attractions
Ride the Tongass Trolley

2.5 Hour Tour in Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley

$85
per adult
2.5 Hour Tour in Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley
Alaska Crab Feast

Alaska Crab Feast

$109
per adult
Alaska Crab Feast
Lumberjack Show and Harbor Haus Crab Feast

Lumberjack Show and Harbor Haus Crab Feast

$149
per adult
Lumberjack Show and Harbor Haus Crab Feast
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Reviews of Ketchikan

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were in town for a state swim meet in the tourist off season which made for a pretty quiet visit. Most of the shops are closed this time of year.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Place is a ghost town in the winter - but overall very beautiful

5/5 - Excellent

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It's a nice town.

5/5 - Excellent

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Such a cool place. So pretty!! An Bald Eagles like pigeons. Lol

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Ketchikan is a beautiful place with plenty of hiking trails and scenery. It is an amazing place to visit to recharge your mind and cleanse your soul. The people are nice and friendly and the food is delicious. I will be back again very soon.

5/5 - Excellent

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WELL, IT IS NOVEMBER, AND RAINY AND STORMY, BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FOR ALASKA IN NOV.

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