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A Day Exploring Ketchikan, Alaska

  • Creek Street Historic District (9:00am): Stroll along the boardwalk and learn about the town's scandalous past. Visit Dolly's House Museum to see a restored brothel.
  • Totem Bight State Historical Park (11:00am): Marvel at the Tlingit and Haida totem poles, each representing a family story. Take a guided tour to learn more about the rich cultural history of the area.
  • Misty Fjords National Monument (1:00pm): Board a floatplane for a breathtaking view of glaciers and fjords. Take a guided tour to learn about the natural history and wildlife of the area.
  • Ketchikan's Fish Market (4:00pm): Experience the freshest seafood at this bustling market. Try some smoked salmon or halibut, or pick up a pack of Alaskan king crab legs to take back to your hotel.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Creek Street Historic District (1 hour, free)
  • Totem Bight State Historical Park (2 hours, $10 admission)
  • Misty Fjords National Monument (3 hours, $250 per person for a floatplane tour)
  • Ketchikan's Fish Market (1 hour, price varies by purchase)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $260

Transportation:

To move from one location to another, visitors have various options to consider. Walking is the most viable option from Creek Street to Totem Bight, while a floatplane is required to get to Misty Fjords National Monument. Catch a taxi or bus to Ketchikan's Fish Market. Costs vary based on the distance.

Estimated travel time: Creek Street to Totem Bight (30 minutes); Totem Bight to Misty Fjords (1 hour by floatplane); Misty Fjords to Ketchikan's Fish Market (25 minutes); and Ketchikan's Fish Market to hotel (10 minutes).

Estimated transportation costs: $20 for bus/taxi, $250 for floatplane tour

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider taking a wildlife-watching tour or a fishing trip. If you have less time, try taking a taxi from Creek Street to Ketchikan's Fish Market instead of walking.

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