Location: Ketchikan
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Ketchikan, Alaska (AK)
Ketchikan, one of Alaska's most Southeastern cities, is the first stop for many cruises on their way to more Northern climes. A stay in Ketchikan itself can be rewarding, however, as the city is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument, an area so beautiful, it is known as "The Yosemite of the North." With steep valleys formed by glaciers and lava flows left by volcanic activity, Misty Fjords offers gorgeous views of natural formations, all reflected in the calm waters of Pacific inlets.
Restaurants in Ketchikan
1. Scanlon Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
From the spirit and character of the people who live here comes a remarkable range of talent and vision reflected in art forms from painting to carving to printmaking. Since 1972, Scanlon Gallery has offered residents and visitors to Ketchikan, Alaska, the finest in Alaskan art. At Scanlon Gallery you will find art at a range of affordable prices, whether your interests are in original paintings, sculpture, fine art prints, posters, or fine art books. We'll take the time to answer your questions and share our knowledge about the kind of art we know and love best.
2. Fish Creek Company
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 865angiel
This store has everything! Great for picking up gifts and just fun to walk around and check out all the cool trinkets and stuff! :)
3. Totem Bight State Historical Park
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4.5 based on 979 reviews
Reviewed By MelL913 - Portland, United States
Our tour was purchased through Holland America - it was a combo of this and the Lumberjack Show. Our tour guide/driver "Rebecca Thelen" that brought us here after short tour of the city was soooo knowledgeable about the city history as well as the Park's history. We didn't even have to ask questions as she provided so much information in an interesting way. Very passionate about the history here. Fascinating to see a "Clan House" Rebecca provided umbrellas which were much needed during our visit. Had a brief stop in the gift shop which had a huge selection of items.
4. Totem Heritage Center
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4.5 based on 533 reviews
The Totem Heritage Center was established in 1976 to house and preserve endangered 19th century totem poles retrieved from uninhabited Tlingit and Haida village sites near Ketchikan and to preserve and promote Native artistic and cultural traditions through traditional classes. The Center is home to 33 authentic poles, numerous historic images, and Native art works. Educational and interpretive tours are available.
Reviewed By Sightsee362722
Excellent, small, quick, educational, cultural and historical overview and display of Totems, their purposes, arts, techniques, meanings. Inexpensive $12 I think). Could stay a very long time immersing yourself, or you could see the whole museum in a half hour. We walked down to the Center from our Deer Mountain Rain forest hike and after our visit, caught the free Ketchikan shuttle bus back to the Cruise Ship docks.
5. Chief Kyan Totem Pole
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By barbarahT8316MB
Again not open due to pandemic. Great photo opportunities. Would love to have learned the history behind totem
6. The Rock
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By harryatkck - Kansas City, United States
This bronze statue depicting various people in the history of Alaska is located on Front Street next to the town visitor center. It was the first thing I saw when I left my cruise ship & it made a good first impression of the town.
7. Saxman Native Village
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4.0 based on 679 reviews
This unique park's 24 totem poles each tell a different story.
Reviewed By N3065LKdebbies - Abingdon, United States
Enjoyed a very informative tour of this very beautiful area ,learning about the Saxman tribe, their way of life and the seeing the most intricate carvings of numerous totem poles. Were able to actually see the area where totem poles are carved..almost where their story is told. Truly a place to see.
8. Creek Street
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4.0 based on 2,361 reviews
Once a red-light district, now an arts and crafts shopping area.
Reviewed By hornart - Aztec, United States
Creek Street is always a busling place , so many things to see, lots of history in this area, exciting to see the salmon trying to get upstream, all of the eagles trying to catch a fish, wonderful place
9. Guard Island Lighthouse
10. Chief Johnson Totem Pole
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By 20jeanned - Leechburg, United States
This history and story of this totem pole is very interesting. A trip to Ketchikan requires learning about this totem pole and the significance of the poles.
