Touring Ketchikan in 1 day

• 8:00am - Have your breakfast at Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowder House. The breakfast menu is loaded with flavorful dishes, including the popular Dungeness crab omelet. Don't forget to try their homemade ketchup.
• 9:30am - Next, experience the breathtaking view of the Ketchikan waterfront by walking on the Traverse City Creek Boardwalk. This scenic boardwalk is complete with gorgeous scenery and an informative interpretive display telling the stories of a pioneer family.
• 11:00am - Head out to see the beautiful wilderness of the area with a Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour. The tour takes 1.5 hours, so be sure to pack your camera and see some of the most spectacular sights of Alaska.
• 1:00pm - Enjoy lunch at Cape Fox Lodge, which offers an exceptional view of the Tongass Narrows while enjoying their famous seafood.
• 2:30pm - After lunch, visit the Totem Bight State Historical Park. You will have the opportunity to see massive, intricate Native American totem poles in their natural setting.
• 4:00pm - Explore the port city by foot and take yourself on a walking tour of Creek Street. This red-light district is situated on stilts above Ketchikan Creek and now features kitschy shops and restaurants.
• 5:30pm - End the day with dinner at Josiah's Restaurant known for its wide range of delicious dishes, including seafood, steaks, burgers and pastas.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowder House (1 hour, $15-30)
• Traverse City Creek Boardwalk (1.5 hours, free)
• Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour (1.5 hours, $250-350 per person)
• Cape Fox Lodge (1 hour, $30-50)
• Totem Bight State Historical Park (1.5 hours, $5 per person)
• Creek Street (1.5 hours, free)
• Josiah's Restaurant (1.5 hours, $30-50)
Total Estimated Costs ($330-565)

Transportation

Getting around Ketchikan is very simple. The city is small and passengers can easily walk to Todd Communications, the downtown area or to the cruise ship docks. However, the city center can sometimes be a little hilly for those with limited mobility. The floatplane tour and totem park require transport which will be arranged by them upon confirmation of the tour. All-day parking is available at several locations throughout town at around $3-4 per day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, we suggest taking a walk to the nearby Deer Mountain Fish Hatchery or plan a visit to the Saxman Native Village. If you have less time, you could skip the floatplane tour and spend more time exploring Ketchikan or add a visit to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show.