Things to Do

•  Alaska Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
  
  Abutting the emerald-green land of the Tongass National Forest is the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary. A wealth of animals including black bears, bald eagles, seals and various other birds have found refuge in this sanctuary. Each of these animals can often be found along a half-mile hike that concludes with the opportunity to feed Alaskan reindeer and get up-close to a sanctuary-trained bald eagle.
  
  116 Wood Road
  Ketchikan, AK 99901  Map
  Phone: 907-225-5503
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•  Misty Fjords National Monument
  
  Cascading waterfalls, secluded ocean inlets, towering cedars and ample wildlife cover the nearly 2.3 million acres of Misty Fjords National Monument. Seaplanes, kayakers and boaters take advantage of the glacier-formed canals that cut inland, providing views of wildlife and scenery from the calm of protected coves. Because of its remoteness, the only practical means of accessing the area is via floatplane or boat.
  
  3031 Tongass Avenue
  Ketchikan, AK 99901  Map
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•  Saxman Native Village
  
  Native Tlingit culture is preserved and practiced at Saxman Native Village in Ketchikan. Traditional dances, songs and activities are artfully performed for visitors by Alaska natives. The towering draw of this village is its dozens of hand-carved totem poles, each with its own history and meaning. A master carver is usually hard at work in the carving center, where you can watch as the next great totem is created.
  
  South Tongass Highway
  Ketchikan, AK 99901  Map
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•  Sport Fishing in Ketchikan
  
  Annual salmon runs provide fishing so ample that making a catch is almost as easy as just dropping in a line. Ketchikan Creek is at the epicenter of salmon fishing culture and has been since Tlingit natives first used the area as a summer fish camp. Today, as with preceding eras, Chinook, Coho and sockeye salmon are common catches.
  
  131 Front Street
  Ketchikan, AK 99901  Map
  Phone: 907-225-3111
  
  

•  Sea Kayaking in Orcas Cove
  
  Orcas Cove is a remote swath of placid ocean where sea life abounds. Sea-kayaking trips to the area provide a silent and serene means of enjoying pristine Alaskan nature. Mountains seem to spring form the water around you, and amongst the flora of the mountainsides reside bald eagles, bears and deer. Beneath the surface of the water, orcas, whales, otters and a variety of fish are often seen. Outfitters provide everything you'll need. Important Information: Kayaking takes place between June 1 and August 31.
  
  131 Front Street
  Ketchikan, AK 99901  Map
  Phone: 907-225-1258
  
  

•  Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour
  
  The dangerous and gritty job of crabbing in the Bering Sea has long held an intriguing mystique. With the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour, visitors can hop aboard a working crabbing vessel and learn about the industry as well as a variety of local sea life. And the safety-conscious need not worry; while there will be crabbing, this is a scaled-down and family-friendly affair. Important Information: Tours run May 1 through September 31.
  
  131 Front Street
  Ketchikan, AK 99901  Map
  Phone: 907-225-3111
  
  

•  Seaplane Tours in Ketchikan
  
  Much of Alaska is defined by its remoteness. One of the few ways to experience a hidden Alaska is to charter a seaplane tour. Experienced bush pilots frequently take visitors on a grand tour of the area around Ketchikan. See hidden valleys, lush forest, eons-old glaciers and eerily blue icebergs from a bird's-eye vantage point. Some trips even take anglers to remote lakes to cast a line. Important Information: Tours take place between May 1 and September 30.
  
  131 Front Street
  Ketchikan, AK 99901  Map
  Phone: 907-225-1974