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📍 Ketchikan, Alaska

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🍽️ Where to eat (3)

Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowder House🍽️🍽️
Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowder House
Located in the historic Gilmore Hotel, this cozy spot offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for seniors. Order the award-winning halibut chowder or the fresh Dungeness crab cakes.
The Alaska Fish House🍽️🍽️
The Alaska Fish House
Situated right on the waterfront, this spot is easily accessible from the cruise docks and offers flat, level seating. Try the wild-caught Alaskan salmon or the beer-battered halibut and chips.
Cape Fox Lodge Restaurant🍽️🍽️
Cape Fox Lodge Restaurant
Take the funicular from downtown to reach this lodge for a spectacular view of the harbor without the climb. The menu features upscale Alaskan fare like cedar-planked salmon and prime rib.

👀 What to see & do (2)

Creek Street👀👀
Creek Street
This historic boardwalk is built on pilings over the water and offers a flat, gentle stroll past colorful shops and the salmon ladder. It is the heart of Ketchikan's history and very easy to navigate at a slow pace.
Totem Heritage Center👀👀
Totem Heritage Center
This center houses a world-class collection of original 19th-century totem poles in a climate-controlled, accessible indoor environment. It provides a fascinating look at Tlingit and Haida culture without requiring strenuous outdoor trekking.

🎉 Festivals & events (3)

Ketchikan Blueberry Arts Festival🎉🎉
Ketchikan Blueberry Arts Festival
A vibrant community celebration featuring local arts, crafts, and blueberry-themed treats held in the downtown area.
📅 August
Salmon Season🎉🎉
Salmon Season
Peak time for viewing salmon runs in the local creeks, which can be observed easily from the bridges along Creek Street.
📅 July - September
Winter Arts Faire🎉🎉
Winter Arts Faire
A cozy indoor gathering showcasing the work of local Alaskan artisans, perfect for holiday gift shopping.
📅 November
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