Ketchikan Attractions
Ketchikan has the distinction of being the southern most city in Alaska as well as the wettest community in North America. It also claims to be "The Salmon Capital of the World." The town has a strong native Heritage with a large population of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people.
Creek Street is an older area, built on stilts over the Ketchikan Creek. There are now art galleries and other shops in this area.
Creek Street is an older area, built on stilts over the Ketchikan Creek. There are now art galleries and other shops in this area.
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Totem Bight State Historic Park
Totem Bight State Historic Park displays a number of historic totem poles, and a recreated clan house.
Totem Heritage Center
The Heritage Center in Ketchikan displays 19th C totem poles from abandoned Tlingit and Haida villages. There are 33 of these totem poles on display, along with other artifacts and poles from other areas.
Totem Heritage Center
601 Deermont Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901-6611
United States
601 Deermont Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901-6611
United States
Phone 1 (907) 225-5900
Fax 1 (907) 225-5901
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Deer Mountain Tribal Hatchery & Eagle Center
Deer Mountain Tribal Hatchery & Eagle Center raises and releases thousands of young salmon each year. Visitors can view fish in different stages of growth, feed them a snack, and watch salmon swimming upstream at the Fish Ladder. The Eagle Center has numerous birds in settings that allow visitors to get up close. Other exhibits include the incubation area and the Bald Eagles.
All values are in United States Dollars
Deer Mountain Tribal Hatchery & Eagle Center
1158 Salmon Road
Ketchikan, AK 99901
United States
1158 Salmon Road
Ketchikan, AK 99901
United States
Phone 1 (907) 228-5530
Fax 1 (907) 228-5548
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Military discount | $ 5.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Tongass Historical Museum
The Tongass Historical Museum offers information and historical material on Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska, with permanent and changing exhibits. Displays include art and artifacts of the Indian tribes in the region as well as pioneer related items.
Tongass Historical Museum
629 Dock Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901-6529
United States
629 Dock Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901-6529
United States
Phone 1 (907) 225-5600
Fax 1 (907) 225-5602
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
