Port of Ketchikan

Ketchikan in detail

If you’re looking for a quaint town full of Alaskan character, visit the beautiful destination of Ketchikan. This stop along the Alaska Marine Highway offers incredible scenery, adventure and several nice tourist attractions to top it off.

Begin your Ketchikan sightseeing with a trip to the Tongass Historical Museum which provides insight into Native Alaska. Outside the museum itself you’ll also find the dramatic sights of the Ketchikan Creek falls and glimpse your first traditional totem pole. Learn about the former darker side of Ketchikan with a visit to Dolly’s House museum, once home to the region’s most notorious madam, Dolly Arthur, or see the collection of 19th century totems at the Totem Heritage Centre.

Reconnect with the great outdoors on your stay in Ketchikan, there’s an array of exhilarating activities to choose from. Take the brisk hiking trails which climb the Dude Mountain or make a splash with the kayaking and canoeing opportunities of the George & Caroll Inlets.