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Ketchikan

Ketchikan, AK , USA

Ketchikan

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Ketchikan

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Landmark4.7/5

Creek Street in Ketchikan

Colorful buildings stand on stilts above the creek along this historic Ketchikan boardwalk. Shops line the wooden walk, and seals swim below.

Culture4.5/5

Dolly's House

Creek Street brothel museum in Dolly Arthur’s former home. Original decor and artifacts remain in the rooms where she lived and worked.

Landmark4.7/5

Totem Bight State Historical Park

This Ketchikan historical park pairs carved totem poles with a clan house, and signs explain some of their stories. A wooded path leads toward the shore, where tide pools gather kelp and small marine life.

Culture4.5/5

Saxman Tribal House

Ketchikan's tribal house pairs carved panels and totem poles with Native dances. Tribal members tell their stories as carvers work in the carving center.

Culture4.7/5

Potlatch Totem Park and Museum

Ketchikan's outdoor museum pairs totem poles and clan houses in a compact park. A Stanley Steamer sits with its boiler and drivetrain exposed.

Culture4.7/5

Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

Rain forest dioramas bring Southeast Alaska’s habitats and wildlife indoors at this discovery center. A salmon guides you upstream along the ramp.

Culture4.6/5

Totem Heritage Center

Ketchikan's history museum displays Native artwork and carved totem poles, including older poles whose paint has worn away in the weather.

Shop4.6/5

Creekside Trading Co

Gift and clothing shop with sovereigns and hoodies.

Landmark4.8/5

Deer Mountain Trailhead

This Ketchikan trail climbs through boreal forest on long runs of stairs. After an hour, the trees give way to a lookout over the landscape.

Landmark4.8/5

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

Rainforest boardwalk through Tongass forest, with guides pointing out bears and explaining the ecosystem. The bears move freely below the elevated walkway.

Culture4.6/5

Tongass Historical Museum

This Ketchikan history museum explores the town and Tongass forest through exhibits on cedar, salmon, and seaplanes. Look out the back window onto Creek Street.

Landmark4.6/5

Rainbird Hiking Trail

Ketchikan's forest trail passes large trees and streams, with glimpses of Pennock Island. A fenced clearing near the south end looks toward town and harbor.

Landmark3.3/5

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit System

Ketchikan public bus system with a Silver Line and real-time bus tracking.

Shop4.1/5

Soaring Eagle

Gift shop with handmade art, crystals, sculptures and arrowheads.

Landmark3.3/5

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

Ketchikan hospital.

Landmark

Ketchikan Gateway Public Works

Local government office in Ketchikan.

Landmark4/5

Carlanna Lake

Lake in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Landmark4.5/5

City of Saxman

This Saxman city office handles local government.

Shop5/5

Untangled Yarn & Fiber

Ketchikan yarn shop with locally dyed yarn and felting kits.

Stays

Stay$$4.1/5

Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Located in downtown Ketchikan, this boutique hotel is a 5-minutes’ walk to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. It offers freezer space for guests’ freshly-caught fish and an on-site seafood restaurant. The guest rooms at Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham are equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available. Annabelle’s Restaurant is located inside the Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and specializes in Alaskan seafood dishes and desserts. It includes a full bar and is open for lunch and dinner. A business center is part of Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. The property also offers laundry and dry cleaning services. A free courtesy van goes to and from the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System and the Ketchikan side of the Ketchikan International Airport. Family Air Tours is half a mile from this property. The Alaska Rain Forest Sanctuary is 15 minutes away.

Stay$$$3.75/5

The Landing Hotel

The Landing Hotel in Ketchikan offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Guests can enjoy an American restaurant with a family-friendly ambience and a bar, offering lunch, dinner, and cocktails. The hotel also features a fitness centre, lounge, and free airport shuttle service. Located 3 km from Ketchikan International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Totem Bight State Historical Park (12 km) and Worman Sportfishing (2.7 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly rated for its airport shuttle, convenient location, and excellent service, The Landing Hotel ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Black Bear Inn

Black Bear Inn in Ketchikan offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and garden or mountain vistas. Each room includes a private entrance, balcony, and modern amenities such as a minibar and free WiFi. Guests can unwind in the hot tub or enjoy the outdoor fireplace. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating areas, providing ample space for relaxation and socialising. Private check-in and check-out, a shuttle service, and a tour desk enhance the stay. Additional services include laundry, live music, and free on-site parking. Located 7 km from Ketchikan International Airport and near attractions like Totem Bight State Historical Park (8 km) and Team Navy Charters (5 km). Walking tours, hiking, and cycling are available.

Stay$2.9/5

Super 8 by Wyndham Ketchikan

Super 8 by Wyndham Ketchikan in Ketchikan offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a relaxing beachfront setting. Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and TVs. The hotel provides a free airport shuttle service, private check-in and check-out, a lounge, and a minimarket. Free on-site private parking is available. Located 4 km from Ketchikan International Airport, the hotel is close to attractions such as Totem Bight State Historical Park (14 km) and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show (2.2 km).

Stay4.6/5

Inn at Creek Street

Ketchikan inn with balconies over Creek Street. Some rooms put the bed in a loft reached by a metal spiral staircase.

Stay4.3/5

Cape Fox Lodge

Ketchikan hilltop hotel with a restaurant and bar above town. A tram runs down to Creek Street, or you can take steps and a trail.

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Pioneer Hotel

Hotel in Ketchikan.

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