Things to Do in Ketchikan, AK

  • Our list of the best things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska, features the top 30 nearby activities — including 21 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Ketchikan, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Tours, Water Activities, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Ketchikan, AK
  • Our list of the best things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska, features the top 30 nearby activities — including 21 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Ketchikan, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Tours, Water Activities, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Ketchikan, AK
Showing 21-30 of 30
0.5 Miles
85% 314 votes
History Museums 601 Deermount Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901 MoreLess Info
At the Totem Heritage Center, visitors can see historic totem poles. Those who are staying in the area for a while can also take classes to learn historic arts, such as northwest coast carving, spruce root weaving, ravenstail weaving, and bentwood box construction.
0.1 Miles
82% 5148 votes
Historic Sites Ketchikan, AK MoreLess Info
While the main points of interest are the shops and the old buildings on it, the Creek Street is also popular for sightseeing tours, with attractions such as the Married Man Trail and the Salmon Ladder.
4.8 Miles
76% 278 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Wood Road, Ketchikan, AK MoreLess Info
A 40 acre protected preserve, the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary is a picturesque site where visitors can encounter pristine wilderness and observe a variety of wildlife species in their natural habitat.
7.3 Miles
91% 257 votes
Parks 9809 Totem Bight Rd., Ketchikan, AK 99901 MoreLess Info
Potlatch Totem Park is a community park very much in tune with the native heritage of the surrounding area. The park features intricately-carved totems and restored tribal buildings, as well as small museums dedicated to antique cars and firearms.
0.1 Miles
94% 157 votes
Visitor Centers 50 Main St, Ketchikan, AK MoreLess Info
A good first destination for tourists visiting the Tongass National Forest, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center features interactive informative exhibits about local flora and fauna, cultural displays, and a high definition video about the region.
0.1 Miles
78% 86 votes
History Museums 629 Dock St, Ketchikan, AK 99901 MoreLess Info
The Tongass Historical Museum is a museum dedicated to collecting and preserving the history, art, and culture of Southeast Alaska. The museum offers various permanent and temporary exhibits, as well as educational programs, workshops, and special events.
2.3 Miles
65% 395 votes
Boat Cruise Ketchikan, AK MoreLess Info
Visitors to Saxman Native Village can see 25 hand-carved totem poles. Visitors can also see the Saxman tribe Clan House, see a native dancing show, glaze through Plexiglas windows at carvers at work, and go on a walk through the rainforest.
1.3 Miles
100% 12 votes
Art Gallery 25 Jefferson Way, Suite 102 B, Ketchikan, AK 99901 MoreLess Info
The Point is an independently owned artsy Alaskan café. The café sits on the water with views of the boats and marine life, and the pastries and breads are baked fresh daily.
0.1 Miles
68% 204 votes
Specialty Museums 24 Creek Street, Ketchikan, AK MoreLess Info
Formerly a brothel that thrived in the early to mid 1900s, Dolly's House Museum has been preserved as a museum, dedicated to the brothel's famous madam. The self-guided tour has a video introduction and takes approximately 15 minutes.
0.0 Miles
36% 39 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas PO Box 3135, Ketchikan, AK 99901 MoreLess Info
With three tours to choose from, Northern Tours of Alaska takes visitors on a 3 hour excursion through the region's cultural and historical sites. During the tour, visitors may see wildlife like black bears and bald eagles.
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