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items Ketchikan, Alaska, is quirky and friendly, and walkable, and delicious. The history is super interesting as are the locals.
This is a great stop to skip excursions and just stroll around take in all of the totem poles and people.
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Fried halibut tacos. That’s all you need to know. Are two tacos and fries worth $25? Yes! The crispy corn tortillas are a revelation and the fresh salsa, slaw, and spicy sauce add so much great flavor. And it’s literally right beside the cruise port.
The Alaska Fish House
This locally owned confectionery has everything from jellies to chocolate covered potato chips. The truffle selection is vast and one of my favorites was the house made s’more in dark chocolate. It’s not cheap, but the huckleberry jellies and early g...
Ketchicandies
Small but mighty and par for the course for Alaska its quirky as it shares a space with an indoor golf range…but the ladies who run it are so kind and the sodas are delish. Our favorite was the Rainforest that used a local spruce tip soda as the main...
The Dock | Ketchikan AK
All beers are unfiltered and it’s tiny inside but the beer garden was lovely and the Not Dead Yet rye IPA was peppery and crisp with not too much bitterness. A lovely stop on a stroll around Ketchikan.
Bawden Street Brewing Company
Places to visit
See where both salmon and men came upstream to spawn in this historic boardwalk where brothels exited until the mid-20th century. Now the historic buildings are full of quirky shops, art galleries, jewelry stores, and a couple of tour opportunities. ...
Creek Street (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Only a 15-minute walk from the cruise port and a mere $6 entry fee this is one of two museums run by a local historical group the other being the Ketchikan History Museum. The Totem Heritage Center takes about a half hour to through.
Totem Heritage Center
Probably the most popular excursion inside Ketchikan, the logging show is right by the port and literally beside the Alaska Fish House. Fun for all ages, kids and divorcees especially love this show. 😃😊
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
Sister museum to the Totem Heritage Center, this is another $6 well spent. From the native Tlingit and Haida to the current day fishing community, everyone’s history is represented including the Ladies of the Line at Creek Street. Full of artifacts, ...
Ketchikan Museums | Ketchikan Alaska
Shopping and souvenirs
If you want a locally made or sourced souvenir, stop by Niblick’s. The proprietor was so sweet and there’s a nice selection of pottery, jewelry, art, and much more.
Niblick’s General Store
You have never seen a store with more geodes, and giant ornate decorative pieces. They will drive your purchase to your house—no joke—it’s part of what they offer. From amethyst encrusted chairs to lapis lazuli desks, it’s an amazing store with thing...
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