2025 Ketchikan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#shoppingexperience #100waysoftravel Shopping and exploring interesting culture is the key to any great vacation. For decades, Ketchikan residents shopped downtown in the city’s historic shopping district. Downtown shops today cater mainly to tourists, with dozens of jewelry stores,local craftsmen and artists, candy stores, gift stores and galleries. Start off on Mission Street and browse through many of these in a few hours, pass through Creek St. where you can enjoy many more retail offerings in an environment that hasn’t changed much from the times when the pilings were first erected here over Ketchikan Creek in the late 1800s.

Ketchikan is sometimes referred to as Alaska’s first city. It is a common port for Alaskan cruises, and there are some walking trails and entertainment near the cruise ship terminal. We walked to Creek Street, which has a lot of shops and some cafes and restaurants serving local eats (e.g. crab, salmon, reindeer jerky). A popular attraction is the Alaskan Lumberjack show. It was pouring rain while we were there, but that’s typical Alaskan weather, so wearing layers and waterproof clothing and shoes are important for this excursion. #us #usatravel #alaska

Ketchikan is a charming coastal town rich in history and natural beauty, often referred to as the "Salmon Capital of the World." If you visit during the summer, you'll enjoy long daylight hours and comfortable temperatures, making it perfect for exploration! 🎣 Creek Street This is Ketchikan's most iconic attraction. Once a red-light district in the early 20th century, it has now transformed into a picturesque boardwalk lined with colorful wooden buildings and artisan shops. Built over a creek, it's a delightful place for a stroll. Every summer, you can witness thousands of salmon swimming upstream—a rare natural spectacle! 🏠 Dolly’s House Museum This was the residence of the famous courtesan "Dolly," and it has been converted into a museum. Preserving the decor and ambiance of the 1920s, it offers a glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of local history, full of cultural and human interest. 🐟 Married Man’s Trail Extending from Creek Street, this wooden boardwalk allows you to get close to the creek and observe salmon swimming upstream to spawn. Shaded by trees and accompanied by the soothing sound of flowing water, this is a relaxing trail that combines natural ecology with historical charm. 🏙 Downtown Stroll Ketchikan's downtown area is small but full of surprises. From Native totem poles to artisan shops and local seafood restaurants, there's plenty to explore. You can also pick up local specialties like dried salmon and canned salmon.

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#ThailandAirlineEvent The first port of call for the Alaska cruise was Ketchikan. I watched the Lumberjack Show and walked around the picturesque little floating village. They say you can see schools of salmon along the river from July to September, but it was still May, so I couldn't see them, which was a shame. It's a city with a lot of rain, so it's humid and cold, and the clean air... I miss it. #ThailandAirlineEvent #AlaskaKetchikan #Ketchikan #Alaska

#USATravel Alaska was a place I only saw on TV, but it felt like a dream to go there and see the glaciers with my own eyes. When I actually saw the glaciers, I couldn't really explain them in words, I just looked at them :) I'm planning to go on an Alaska cruise and then take a camper van to my next Alaska trip. #AlaskaTravel #AlaskaCruise #GreatNature

I remember when I was a kid 🧒. I told my self that I will visit ALASKA someday And grateful that I did now that I am an Adult. It’s like literally a post card look vibes and you just need to enjoy it. #alaska #postcard #travelvlog #ketchikan

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Go to Alaska in June to August😝5-day tour itinerary | Take advantage of the summer, let's go to Alaska together, without the biting cold wind, the sun is shining, the 5-day and 4-night strategy is ready🍃 · 🚕Transportation strategy 📍Anchorage: Ted Stevens International Airport, tickets to Alaska are more expensive, airport bus $7.5, taxi $25 to the city, or take a train🚄 to Anchorage Station 📍Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport, there are fewer direct flights, airport bus $3.5 to the city, taxi about $15 📍Denali: Denali National Park Airport, only small planes and helicopters can land, the airport is very close to the park entrance, you can walk or take a taxi 📍Juneau: Juneau International Airport, airport bus $3, taxi about $20 📍Sitka: Sitka Airport, located on a small island, you need to take a ferry to the city, ferry $1, taxi about $10 📍Ketchikan: Ketchikan International Airport, also on a small island, you need to take a ferry to the city, ferry $2, taxi about $15 · 5⃣️Day tour itinerary reference 🔅Day1: Depart from various places--Stay in Anchorage 🔅Day2: Anchorage--Denali National Park (watch wildlife and Denali Peak)--Stay in Denali 🔅Day3: Denali--Fairbanks (visit the Arctic Museum and Ice Sculpture Art Museum)--Stay in Fairbanks 🔅Day4: Fairbanks--Juneau (take a plane or ship, enjoy glaciers and marine life)--Stay in Juneau 🔅Day5: Juneau--Home · 🏠Accommodation strategy 🎄Anchorage: Stay in downtown Anchorage or near the train station, close to the business district and convenient for transportation, shopping and eating🛍 is very convenient, and the consumption is not low 🎄Denali: Stay near the entrance of Denali National Park, convenient for entering the park for sightseeing, you can choose hotels or homestays🏠, the price is higher 🎄Fairbanks: Stay in downtown Fairbanks, there are a variety of accommodation options, from economy to luxury, the price is moderate 🎄Juneau: Stay in downtown Juneau or near the port, convenient for transportation, shopping and eating are also close, the cost performance of hotels and homestays🏠 is good 🎄Sitka: Stay in downtown Sitka or by the sea, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view and mountain view, the prices of hotels and homestays🏠 are different 🎄Ketchikan: Stay in downtown Ketchikan or by the river, you can feel the style and culture of the fishing village, the prices of hotels and homestays🏠 are lower · 🎫Air ticket tips 1⃣️Tuesday is cheap, Sunday is expensive 2⃣️It's cheaper before 8 o'clock every morning, and more expensive after 8 o'clock in the evening 3⃣️Black Friday, Cyber Monday tickets will also be discounted 4⃣️Buy tickets 3 months in advance for holidays and peak seasons, and buy tickets 45-60 days in advance for off-peak seasons .

Here in Alaska, the atmosphere is very good from April to October. Alaska is a cold city in America and there are only valleys, but to be honest, it is very beautiful. You can book your flight tickets and hotels from Trip.com as well. I would like to recommend that you come and eat salmon here. It is new and clean. Another city worth visiting, I recommend that you do not miss it, along with delicious Alaskan crab.

#celebratewithtrip Ketchikan also know as the Salmon Capital of the World! Ketchikan, derived from the Tinglit language, is the earliest incorporated city of Alaska. Ketchikan has had a welcome sign in the same original location for over 75 years. The sign arches over Mission Street in downtown Ketchikan so make sure to take picture of it . Creek Street is one of the most popular places to see with things to do in Ketchikan, it is a quaint boardwalk perched on pilings along the Ketchikan Creek. You can visit a brothel turned museum (Dolly’s House), watch salmon spawning, and shop at some of the most unique shops along the way. #tripblazers #fallingforfall

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Totem Bight State Patk, Alaska, strolls through the 14 ancient clan totem poles of the sea and enters the 19th century inhabited clan log house, imagining the scenes of the Trigitites and the Haida people around the fire. Take us through to another world. In Alaska, go to Glacier Bay National Park to see the natural beauty of the glacier, and go to Totem Bay State Park to learn about the historic Alaska Aboriginal culture.