Cultural & Historic Attractions

• Creek Street Historic District
  A historic boardwalk built on pilings above Ketchikan Creek — once the town’s red-light district, now filled with shops, galleries, and Dolly’s House Museum. Explore Married Man’s Trail and watch salmon swim upstream in summer.
  13 Creek St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-617-0867

• Totem Heritage Center
  Home to one of the world’s largest collections of unrestored 19th-century totem poles and longhouses honoring Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures.
  601 Deermount St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-5900

• Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
  A Forest Service visitor center featuring immersive exhibits on rainforests, Native heritage, and Southeast Alaska’s ecology, including a Tlingit-themed theater.
  50 Main St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-228-6220

• Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
  A high-energy celebration of Ketchikan’s logging heritage—athletes compete in timber sports inside a heated amphitheater at the former Spruce Mill site.
  420 Spruce Mill Way, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-9050

Outdoor Adventures & Wildlife

• Ward Lake Recreation Area
  A peaceful lakeside spot about 10 miles north of town with a 1.3-mile loop trail, picnic areas, and interpretive signage in a historic CCC camp.
  Ward Lake, Ketchikan, AK 99901

• Deer Mountain Trail
  A strenuous hike climbing ~2,600 ft over 2.75 miles to a 3,001 ft summit, offering sweeping views of Ketchikan and the Tongass National Forest.
  Deer Mountain Trailhead, Ketchikan, AK 99901

• The Alaska Catch
  Half- and full-day salmon or halibut fishing charters led by experienced local guides.
  131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-617-4717

• Baranof Fishing Excursions
  Guided fishing trips with optional fish processing and shipping services.
  55 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-4055

• Southeast Sea Kayaks
  Paddle among protected coves and rainforest shorelines with expert local guides.
  162 Stedman St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-1258

Flightseeing & Scenic Tours

• Misty Fjords National Monument (Taquan Air)
  Scenic floatplane tours over soaring granite cliffs, glacier-fed lakes, and waterfalls.
  4085 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-8800

• Island Wings Air Service
  Small-group floatplane adventures into Misty Fjords piloted by experienced locals.
  4085 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-2444

• Orca Song Tours
  Combination floatplane and kayaking expeditions into remote fjords and inlets.
  162 Stedman St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-821-1517

Family-Friendly Fun

• Ketchikan Duck Tour
  A narrated 90-minute land-and-sea tour aboard an amphibious vehicle.
  5191 Borch St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-9899

• Alaska Canopy Adventures
  Zipline tours through the rainforest canopy — a thrilling aerial experience.
  116 Wood Rd, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-5503

• Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour
  Explore life aboard the Aleutian Ballad at Berth 3 through an immersive crab-boat experience.
  Berth 3, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  1-907-225-9443

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