A One-day Itinerary to Explore Ketchikan

• Breakfast at The Landing Restaurant (start at 8:00 am)
  Savor a hearty breakfast while overlooking the seaplanes landing and taking off from the water at Ketchikan's waterfront. You can try The Landing's Pancakes with Alaskan blueberries and whipped cream or their signature Alaskan Benedict with smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce.
• Visit the Tongass Historical Museum (start at 10:00 am)
  Explore the rich history of southeast Alaska at the Tongass Historical Museum. You'll see artifacts representing the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures, the city's fishing and timber industries, and its aviation and maritime history.
• Stroll Around Creek Street (start at 1:00 pm)
  Visit the red-light district turned tourist hub, that has an exciting sense of history as well as many small shops, cafes, and photo ops.
• Snack on seafood at Alaska Fish House (start at 3:00 pm)
  Enjoy the delicious and fresh seafood highlighting Ketchikan's proximity to the ocean. You can try their salmon burger with sweet potato fries or their famous fish taco made with a lightly breaded halibut fillet on a flour tortilla.
• Take a Scenic Flight (start at 5:00 pm)
  Get an aerial view of the awe-inspiring Misty Fjords National Monument, which features countless waterfalls, steep granite cliffs, and serene fjords. Take a flight with Promech Air or Misty Fjords Air on a floatplane or helicopter tour.

Time and Costs Estimates

• The Landing Restaurant (1.5 hours, $15-$30)
• Tongass Historical Museum (2 hours, $10-$15)
• Creek Street (1 hour, free)
• Alaska Fish House (1 hour, $10-$20)
• Scenic Flight (1.5 hours, $200-$300)
Total Estimated Costs: $235-$380

Transportation

It is recommended to walk to most attractions in Ketchikan's historic downtown. Taxis are available for hire, but they are relatively expensive. Public transportation is also available and is a budget-friendly way to get around. Rideshare is not available in Ketchikan.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can extend your visit at the Tongass Historical Museum or take a walk to the Totem Heritage Center to see Ketchikan's rich native heritage. You can also extend your scenic flight to land on a glacier or visit the famous New Eddystone Rock. If you have less time, skip the scenic flight, and spend more time exploring the town and its shops or dine at The Alaska Fish House.

Airports

Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) is just a few miles from the downtown area, and it serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Taquan Air.