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29 Best and Fun Things To Do In Ketchikan, Alaska


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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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