We are eager to show you why we love Ketchikan. Our island community is accessible by sea and air. We’re about 700 miles northwest of Seattle, on Alaska’s famed Inside Passage waterway. Ketchikan is a popular destination for cruise travelers, sportsfishers, adventurers, and anyone ready to take a break from everyday life and experience a unique lifestyle. Here in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, there’s plenty of beautiful country to explore.
Ketchikan was recognized a few years ago as one of America’s Top 100 Small Arts Communities. Native artists, some internationally known, work in traditional forms from carving to weaving. Contemporary artists produce amazing work in media from acrylics to sculpture, ceramics to watercolor.
History, scenery and just plain fun provide inspiration for local attractions. Museums, historic sites and interactive tours highlight the attributes of our town.
Five species of wild Pacific salmon return from the open ocean to waters near Ketchikan, offering great angling opportunities for residents and visitors. Our saltwater fishing is some of the best in Alaska.
Ketchikan is in the heart of 17 million-acre Tongass National Forest, the nation’s largest. The 2.3 million-acre Misty Fjords National Monument is located 40 miles south of Ketchikan provides outstanding recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. The monument is accessible by floatplane or boat from Ketchikan.
Whether you visit us on a cruise or as part of an extended, independent adventure, our town is yours to discover, and yours to love.
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