Known as the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan is a popular getaway for outdoor adventurers, sightseers, and nature lovers.
It’s also a major port of call for Alaskan cruise liners, and it’s not hard to see why.
Ketchikan is home to some outstanding natural scenery, with dense forests, soaring mountains, pristine rivers and lakes, and, of course, ocean, everywhere you look!
The town is also big on culture and the arts, being home to a number of annual festivals and events, as well as a large collection of Native American totem poles.
In addition, Ketchikan is known as the gateway to the enchanting Misty Fjords National Monument, an unspoiled wilderness area that’s home to black bears, wolves, and bald eagles.
If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to spend your next break, keep reading for a comprehensive list of all the must-see attractions and activities so you can plan the perfect trip
The 29 Most Popular Things To Do In Ketchikan, Alaska
29. Pennock Island
5.0 (1 review)
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28. Guard Island Light
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: Ketchikan AK
27. Historic Ketchikan Inc
4.8 (4 reviews)
Location: 306 Main Street #232 Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 225 5515
Web Address: https://historicketchikan.org/
26. Potlatch Totem Park and Museum
4.0 (5 reviews)
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Location: 9809 Totem Bight Road Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 225 4445
25. My AlaskaTours – Ketchikan Pub Crawl
5.0 (5 reviews)
Location: 316 Icehouse Ln Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 821 2722
Web Address: http://myalaskatours.com/
24. Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing
4.5 (8 reviews)
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Location: 1471 ss Ave Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 228 2320
23. Ketchikan Creek
4.9 (8 reviews)
22. Chief Johnson Totem Pole
4.2 (14 reviews)
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Location: Totem Way Ketchikan AK
Web Address: http://ketchikanstories.com/ketchicon/chief-johnsons-totem-pole/totem-pole
21. Eagle Park
4.7 (21 reviews)
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Location: Front Street Ketchikan AK
20. Carlanna Lake Trail
4.7 (25 reviews)
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Location: Revillagigedo Island Alaska Ketchikan AK
Web Address: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recreation/fishing/recarea/
19. Crazy Wolf Studio
4.9 (27 reviews)
Location: 633 Mission Street Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 225 9653
Web Address: http://crazywolfstudio.com/
18. Connell Lake Trail
4.8 (32 reviews)
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Location: Connell Road Ketchikan AK
17. Ketchikan Hiking Trails
4.8 (33 reviews)
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Location: Ketchikan AK
16. Welcome to Ketchikan Sign
4.8 (45 reviews)
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Location: Mission Street Ketchikan AK
15. Soho Coho
4.7 (50 reviews)
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Location: 5 Creek Street Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 225 5954
Web Address: http://trollart.com/store
14. Herring Cove
4.6 (58 reviews)
Location: 8033 7979 S ss Hwy Ketchikan AK
13. Whale Park
4.6 (81 reviews)
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Location: 829 Mill Street Ketchikan AK
12. Rotary Beach Park,buggy Beach
4.6 (196 reviews)
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Location: 3507 S ss Hwy Ketchikan AK
11. Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
4.8 (561 reviews)
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Location: 116 Wood Road Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 225 5503
Web Address: http://alaskarainforest.com/
10. Totem Bight State Historical Park
4.6 (658 reviews)
Location: 9883 N ss Hwy Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 247 8574
Web Address: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/southeast/totembigshp.htm
9. Saxman Totem Park
4.4 (720 reviews)
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Location: 2660 Killer Whale Ave Saxman AK
Web Address: https://alaska.org/detail/saxman-totem-park
8. Tongass National Forest
4.8 (6,121 reviews)
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Location: Juneau AK
Tel: 907 225 3101
Web Address: http://fs.usda.gov/tongass/
Our Top picks
7. Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness
4.8 (6 reviews)
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Location: Edna Bay AK
Tel: 907 225 2148
6. Rainbird Hiking Trail
4.6 (115 reviews)
Location: 2600 7th Ave Ketchikan AK
Web Address: https://alaska.org/detail/rainbird-trail
5. Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
4.6 (186 reviews)
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Location: 50 Main Street Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 228 6220
Web Address: https://alaskacenters.gov/visitors-centers/ketchikan
4. Tongass Historical Museum
4.6 (235 reviews)
Location: 629 Dock Street Ketchikan AK
Web Address: http://ketchikanmuseums.org/
3. Totem Heritage Center
4.5 (488 reviews)
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Location: 601 Deermount Street Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 225 5900
Web Address: http://ketchikanmuseums.org/
2. Creek Street in Ketchikan
4.6 (513 reviews)
Location: 13 Creek Street Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 617 0867
Web Address: https://creekstreetketchikan.com/
1. Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
4.6 (1,957 reviews)
Location: 420 Spruce Mill Way Ketchikan AK
Tel: 907 225 9050
Web Address: http://alaskanlumberjackshow.com/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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