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Before you go
Your trip to Ketchikan.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ketchikan – Alaska Destination Juneau and the Inside Passage about 375 km from Juneau
How to get there
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Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) Gravina Island · 2 km
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Ketchikan Ferry Terminal 4 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) is on Gravina Island, across the channel, connected to downtown by a short ferry. State ferries connect Ketchikan with Bellingham and other towns of the Inside Passage. Passenger ships dock next to downtown.
How many days
One day for Creek Street, downtown and Totem Bight. With a second day, you can take the Misty Fjords tour by floatplane or boat.
When to go
From May to September, when cruise ships arrive and tours operate. Rain falls on many days of the year, more than in almost any U.S. city; bring a raincoat in any month. From July to September, salmon run up the streams.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Downtown streets are close to each other, and local buses and tours go to Totem Bight and other points along the road. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ketchikan
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Morning
Creek Street
Walk along Creek Street, visit Dolly’s House and downtown Ketchikan.
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Afternoon
Totem Bight
Head north to Totem Bight and follow the trail of totems and the clan house.
2 days in Ketchikan
Day 1
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All day
Ketchikan
Creek Street in the morning and Totem Bight in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Misty Fjords
Take the floatplane flight or boat tour to Misty Fjords National Monument.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Ketchikan on a cruise day?
Walk Creek Street and downtown, see the totems and, if weather allows, take the floatplane flight to Misty Fjords.
Does it rain a lot in Ketchikan?
Yes. The city gets rain on most days and is among the wettest in the country; bring a raincoat in every season.
How do I get from Ketchikan airport to downtown?
The airport is on Gravina Island, across the Tongass Narrows; a short ferry crosses to town in a few minutes.
Where to see totems in Ketchikan?
At Totem Bight to the north, at the Totem Heritage Center, downtown, and in the village of Saxman south of town.