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A Guide to Ketchikan, Alaska

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Creek Street, Ketchikan - photo by Alaska Division of Tourism



History

The History of Ketchikan
A short history and a map from the Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs Community Database.

The History of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough
A short history and a map from the Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs Community Database. Click for Ketchikan, Alaska Forecast

Thomas Radonich
A short bio of Klondike pioneer "Carnation Tom," who came to Ketchikan in 1921.


Food & Dining

Alaska Fish House
Enjoy gourmet seafood dining downtown, next to the most historic fishing fleet in Ketchikan.

Bar Harbor Restaurant
Dine where the locals dine, on the water.

Arctic Bar
An authentic Alaskan bar where the drinks are strong, the bartenders are friendly, and everyone is welcome. Order lunch from the famous Burger Queen across the road and eat here.


Arts & Crafts

Alaska Eagle Arts
Operated by Brigette Ellis and Marvin Oliver, the gallery focusses on Oliver's works in bronze, metal, wood, glass and mixed media.

Alaska Trading Company
Located downtown on Main Street, with Alaskan art, Native art, gold jewelry and many other items.

Eagle Spirit Gallery
Features one of a kind pieces by the most renowned Native artists of Alaska and the Northwest Coast.

The Point
Formerly Dockside Gallery, located on the Cruise Ship Dock, with work by Terry Pyles, Cheri Pyles, David Rubin, Chip Porter, William G. Stewart and other Alaskan artists.

Scanlon Gallery
Located downtown, with a wide range of original paintings, sculpture, fine art prints, posters and gifts.


Photo Albums

Historic Postcards of Ketchikan
Fourteen postcards show the city and area as it has looked over the past century.

Chip Porter's Alaska
This Ketchikan photographer has a large portfolio of stunningly beautiful local images.


Transportation

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit System
Three bus routes will get you pretty much anywhere you need to go; the Blue Line to go northern, the Green Line for residential areas, and the Red Line to go south.

Gravina Island Access
Full information about this very controversial project to improve access to Gravina Island and Ketchikan's airport.


Other Businesses

Alliance Realty
Rentals and sales in Ketchikan.

Salmon Etc.
Located downtown on on Mission Street, offering smoked salmon fillets, fresh-frozen seafood and canned seafoods from Ketchikan's Silver Lining Seafood.


Miscellaneous Links

Ketchikan Airport - Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Just a graphic showing the department's uniform patch.

More information about Ketchikan

Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau
This service guide will help you find anything from groceries to lodging and air charters.


Click for Ketchikan, Alaska Forecast


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