See what the experts are saying about Ketchikan. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Had they known about it, the film noir directors of the 1950s would have chosen the Ketchikan (ketch-e-kan) waterfront for Humphrey Bogart to sleuth. The black-and-white montage: A pelting rain drains from the brim of his hat, suspicious figu... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Air -- Alaska Airlines (tel. 800/252-7522; www.alaskaair.com) jet service connects Ketchikan south to Seattle nonstop and north to Petersburg, Wrangell, Sitka, Juneau, and Anchorage. Commuter lines run wheeled planes and f... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Banks -- A bank with an ATM is at 306 Main St.; grocery stores and the visitor center also have ATMs. Hospital -- Ketchikan General Hospital is at 3100 Tongass Ave. (tel. 907/225-5171). Internet Access -- SeaPort Cyberstations (tel. 907... Continue reading »
Popular Ketchikan Hotels
- Gilmore Hotel
- Cape Fox Lodge
- The Narrows Inn
- Best Western Landing Hotel
- Super 8 Ketchikan
- Salmon Falls Resort
Popular Ketchikan Things to Do
- Southeast Sea Kayaks
- Classic Tours
- Naturalist Lecture
- Ketchikan by Horse-Drawn Carriage
- Canopy Adventure & Wildlife Expedition
- Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary Walk
- Comedian Cary Long
- I Got the Music Theatrical Show
- Ice Carving Demonstration
- Island Wings Air Service
