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Ketchikan

Ketchikan is referred to as “Alaska’s First City” even though it’s neither the oldest Western settlement nor the oldest Alaska Native village. Ketchikan is called the First City because when you’re visiting Southeast AK and traveling the Inside Passage, it’s the first stop. And I might even say that it’s the most underrated. You hear about Ketchikan from people who stopped for a few hours when their cruise made port for a bit, but you’ll see that there are so many things to do in Ketchikan that you’ll be glad you’re giving yourself a few days (hopefully!).

You can get to Ketchikan either via the Alaska Marine Highway or flying in directly from Seattle or via Juneau. Once you’re in town, everything in Ketchikan proper is walking distance. There are some sites you’ll want to visit both north and south of town, but if you’re visiting without a vehicle, there are options to get around, both in the form of guided tours and public transportation (yes, they have a bus system!)

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Exploring Ketchikan’s Creek Street and Salmon Walk

Ketchikan's Creek Street is one of the most iconic sights in Alaska, and paired with the beautiful salmon walk makes for a great morning or afternoon activity. See what you'll find along Creek Street and how to include exploring the neighborhood during your visiting to Ketchikan.

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