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The rich history and scenic beauty of Ketchikan, lays the groundwork for visits to many interesting attractions. The Tongass Historical Museum's exhibits and archival office provide a gold mine of information on early Ketchikan. Just outside, Ketchikan Creek's shoreline bends and curves past nearby Creek Street, a pedestrian thoroughfare, and the downtown area. During prohibition and in later years buildings on the street housed several bordellos. Today, restaurants, galleries and gift shops are a popular stop for visitors. During your stroll, be sure to stop in at Dolly's House Museum, home to one of the creek's most famous businesswomen, Dolly Arthur. At the mouth of the creek, The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show showcases the skill of woodsmen competing against each other in events like log rolling and tree-climbing. Next door, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is an outstanding interpretive facility highlighting the Tongass National Forest. South of town, the George Inlet Cannery provides a historical perspective on the fishing industry as visitors walk through the site's original buildings and display of equipment used in the 1940's.
Flights by plane and helicopter are popular. Tour options include bear watching, trips to Misty Fjords, freight and mail runs to outlying communities, and drops at recreational areas. To enjoy the area by water, consider a guided or bare boat cruise for day trips, with or without fishing, as well as overnight stays; or choose a harbor cruise along Ketchikan's fascinating waterfront.
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| Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska's "First City" is as picturesque as they come. The town is built on pilings out over the water and clings to the slopes of Deer Mountain. Native culture abounds next door at the Saxman Village, located 5 minutes from downtown. Located in the heart of Tongass National Forest; Ketchikan is 685 miles north of Seattle and 220 miles south of Alaska's capital city of Juneau. The climate is mild both summer and winter, characterized by annual rainfall averaging 148 inches. That's what keeps the forests lush, the fish plentiful, the water pure, and the air clean.
Native art and culture flourishes here due to the large population of Native Alaskans. The three indigenous Pacific Northwest Indian tribes are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. Gaze at the many massive totem poles, timeless monuments in cedar from the first Alaskans. Native dance comes alive with regular performances by the Cape Fox Dancers, just minutes from Ketchikan at the Saxman tribal house. Another interesting aspect of Native culture can be found at Saxman Village totem park, which includes the famed Abraham Lincoln pole. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, carvers and their apprentices can be seen here sculpting totem poles, canoes, paddles, masks and dance regalia.
Ketchikan's colorful past comes alive with a visit to the historic Creek Street district, which is adjacent to the downtown cruise ship docks. Enjoy strolling along the wooden boardwalk and shopping in the many quaint shops which line Creek Street's waterfront. A visit to the George Inlet Cannery gives interesting insight into Ketchikan's heyday as "The Salmon Capital of the World". View the beautiful scenery on your ride out to George Inlet, located 13 miles from downtown Ketchikan. Tour the site of the old Libby, McNeil, and Libby Cannery, built in 1913 and operated until 1958. You may choose to include a flightseeing trip to the breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument. |
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Russian Museum
Next to Totem Bight Park is the Russian Museum which houses an excellent collection of guns dating from 1535-1868, mounted animals, and other Russian artifacts from Alaska's early days. Included in the collection is the third-made Gatling gun made by Mr. Richard J. Gatling himself. The Russian museum also has displays of mammoth tusks, furs and ivory. There is a delightful curio shop adjacent to the museum. We'll pass out smoked salmon for you to try.
When we return to Ketchikan we will stop by the historic Red Light District on Creek Street. We will see Dolly's House which was a famous brothel operating until the middle of the 20th century. Your tour includes free tickets to Dolly's house. You can end your tour at this point or continue with us to the dock which is just two blocks away. |
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