Things to do in Ketchikan
Alaska Seaplane Tours
It is our pleasure to explore this timeless landscape with you...enjoy the finest scenic and wildlife photo opportunities anywhere. Let the warm hospitality of the McCue family be your guide through historic Ketchikan and the Misty Fjords Wilderness. Best Western Ketchikan lodging is nearby. Call (907) 225-1974 for more information.
420 Front Street, Ketchikan, AK
Misty Fjords Fly
Magnificent Misty Fiords National Monument is a pristine masterpiece. Its fjords were created by massive glacier action in the ice-rimmed wilderness. Here is one of the country’s greatest treasures and some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery. Its 2.3 million acres include soaring cliffs, sawtooth ridges shrouded in mists, sky-blue lakes, hanging valleys, countless waterfalls, bottomless saltwater fjords, and miles of glaciers. And the monument is home to a multitude of wildlife. Call (907) 225-6044 for more information.
29 Main St., Ketchikan, AK
Misty Fjords Wilderness Kayaking
Explore Misty Fjords National Monument by sea kayak on our full day paddling adventures or on multi-day overnight trips. Experience the wonder and solitude of paddling beneath 3000 foot granite cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Hike rainforest trails Call (907) 225 1258 for more information.
1430 Millar Street, Ketchikan, AK
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
As one of four Public Lands Information Centers in Alaska, this center’s mission is to provide information about the cultures, people, ecosystems, and history of Alaska’s southeast. Throughout the day, the onsite theater shows Mystical Southeast Alaska, a short multimedia presentation that provides a general introduction to the region. In the center’s exhibit halls, life-size ecosystem displays, historic artifacts, and scenic and wildlife photographs give visitors a more detailed view of the region’s beauty and diversity. Call (907) 228-6234 for more information.
50 Main St., Ketchikan, AK
Totem Heritage Center
The Totem Heritage Center’s collection of 19th century totem poles, rescued from abandoned native villages is listed on the National Historic Register. Up until the center was established in 1976 these cultural treasures would have been lost to natural deterioration. Today the poles are protected, and provide present day native artisans a chance to study the traditional art forms of the Northwest Coast native tribes in our area. Call (907) 225-6166 for more information.
., Ketchikan, AK