Ketchikan Alaska Lodging Accommodations
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| West Coast Cape Fox Lodge |
Overlooking Ketchikan |
(866) 225-8001 |
| Best Western Landing |
Across from ferry and airport. |
(800) 428-8304 |
| Gilmore Hotel |
Downtown Ketchikan Alaska location. |
(800) 275-9423 |
| The Cedars
Lodge |
Waterfront Ketchikan Alaska location. |
(907) 225-1900 |
| The Narrows Inn |
Lodging and restaurant Ketchikan Alaska. |
(888) 686-2600 |
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Bed & Breakfasts
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| Anchor Inn by the Sea |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(907) 247-7117 |
| Blueberry Hill
B&B |
Perfect downtown location. |
(877) 449-2583 |
| Captain's Quarters
B&B |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(907) 225-4912 |
| Carmuk B&B |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(800) 272-7291 |
| Eagle Heights
B&B |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(907) 225-1760 |
| Edgewater B&B |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(907) 247-3343 |
| Erickson's
B&B |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(907) 223-3948 |
| Nichols Passage
B&B |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(907) 225-4698 |
| The Classic
Stop B&B |
Ketchikan Alaska Bed and Breakfast |
(907) 225-3607 |
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Ketchikan Alaska Tours, Sightseeing and Fishing Charters
Ketchikan,
Alaska Charters
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| Charter fishing in Ketchikan,
Alaska for salmon, halibut and
bottom fish. 20 years and 10,000
clients served. Cruise ship stopovers
our specialty. Prices from $95. |
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Fishing Charters in Ketchikan
Alaska
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(888)-550-8488 |
| M/V La Cumbre |
Cruise anywhere on the Inside Passage. |
(360) 871-0802 |
| Experience One Charters |
Fishing excursions for cruise passengers. |
(907) 225-2343 |
| Ketchikan Charter,
Inc. |
Fishing & sightseeing in Ketchikan
Alaska |
(800) 272-7291 |
| Ketchikan Sportfishing |
Fleet of over 30 boats in Ketchikan Alaska |
(800) 488-8254 |
| Bailey Bay Charters |
Charter Fishing in Ketchikan Alaska |
(907) 225-1501 |
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Tours and Sightseeing
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| We offer the newest and most
comfortable coaches for you so
that you can just sit back and
enjoy the sights of Alaska's
First City . Old Ketchikan, CreekStreet,
Saxman Totem Village, Mountain
Point and many other enjoyable
adventures await you . |
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| Book Independent Shore Excursions |
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| Rainbird
Deluxe Tours |
Ketchikan Tours and Sightseeing Adventures |
(888) 505-8810 |
| Goldbelt
Alaska Cruises |
Misty Fjords
tour leaving from Ketchikan Alaska. |
(800) 228-1905 |
| Pacific Airways |
Misty Fjords flightseeing leaving from Ketchikan
Alaska. |
(877) 360-3500 |
| Alaska Amphibious
Tours |
Ketchikan Tours and Sightseeing Adventures |
(866) 341-3825 |
| Mountain Lake
Tours |
Hike and canoe in a native canoe Ketchikan
Tours and Sightseeing. |
(800) 791-2673 |
| Orca Beach Nature
Trail |
Skiff ride and hiking Ketchikan Tours and
Sightseeing. |
(907) 247-5295 |
| Cape Fox Tours |
Ketchikan Alaska Tours and Sightseeing Ketchikan
Tours and Sightseeing |
(907) 225-4846 |
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Restaurants
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Ocean View Restaurant
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Italian and Mexican
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1831 Tongass |
| New York Cafe |
Soup and Lunch Specials |
207 Stedman St. |
| Polar Treats |
Wraps, Panini, and Handmade Ice Cream |
410 Mission St. |
| Burger Queen |
Best Burgers in Town |
518 Water St. |
Ketchikan, Alaska
Attractions
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Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
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Very helpful and friendly staff members
will try to answer all of your questions.
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Front Street |
| Southeast Alaska Discovery Center |
Exhibits and programs on the Tongass National Forest
and Native traditions. |
Main Street |
| Creek Street |
A shopper's paradise next to a tram the offers a great
view of the town. |
In the Heart of Town |
| Tongass Historical Museum |
A collection of some 33 totem poles. |
(907) 225-5901 |
| Deer Mountain Center |
View a hatchery and photograph eagles. |
Main Street |
| Alaskan
Lumber Jack Show |
View old fashion logging traditions (axe throwing, log
roll, and pole climbing). |
(888) 320-9049 |
| Saxman Village |
A Native village with 24 totems poles, including the
replica of Lincoln Totem. |
3 miles south of town |
| George Inlet Cannery |
Offering a historical perspective of canneries in Alaska. |
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| Totem Bight State Park |
14 totem poles and model of Native clan house. |
12 miles north of town |
| Dolly's House |
The most famous Madame House in Ketchikan |
(907) 225-2279 |
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Totem Bight State Park
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14 totem poles and model of Native clan
house.
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12 miles north of town |
Ketchikan, Alaska
Rentals
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Southeast Exposure
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Kayak & Bike Ketchikan Rentals
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(907) 225-8829 |
| Southeast Sea Kayaks |
Kayaks Ketchikan Rentals |
(800) 287-1607 |
| Alaska Wilderness Outfitters |
Camping Gear & Boats Ketchikan Rentals |
(907) 225-7335 |
| American Lumber Show |
Fishing Gear Ketchikan Rentals |
(888) 320-9049 |
| Alaska Car Rental |
Car Rentals Ketchikan Rentals |
(800) 662-0007 |
| Southeast Auto Rental |
Car Rental Ketchikan Rentals |
(907) 225-8778 |
Ketchikan, Alaska
Other Information
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Weather
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Daily Weather Updates
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(800) 472-0391 |
| The Mat |
Laundromat/Public Showers |
(907) 225-0628 |
| Ketchikan Youth Hostel |
Located on Main & Grant St. |
(907) 225-3319 |
| Thomas Basin |
Laundromat/Public Showers/Internet Access |
(907) 225-9274 |
| Ketchikan Reservation Service |
Helping you find lodging in Ketchikan |
(800) 987-5337 |
| Clover Pass RV Park |
Resort and RV Park |
(800) 410-2234 |
| Jud's Office Supply |
Alaska Only |
(800) 478-9110 |
Ketchikan Alaska Location:
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| Ketchikan is located on the southwestern
coast of Revillagigedo Island, opposite Gravina
Island, near the southern boundary of Alaska.
It is 679 miles north of Seattle and 235
miles south of Juneau. The 2.2 million acre
Misty Fiords National Monument lies 22 air
miles east of Ketchikan. It is the first
Alaska port of call for northbound cruise
ships and State ferries. It lies at approximately
55d 20m N Latitude, 131d 38m W Longitude.
(Sec. 30, T075S, R091E, Copper River Meridian.)
Ketchikan is located in the Ketchikan Recording
District. The area encompasses 3.4 sq. miles
of land and .8 sq. miles of water. |
Ketchikan Alaska Climate:
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| The area lies in the maritime climate
zone noted for its warm winters, cool summers,
and heavy precipitation. Summer temperatures
range from 51 to 65; winter temperatures
range from 29 to 39. Ketchikan averages 162
inches (13.5 feet) of precipitation annually,
including 32 inches of snowfall. |
Ketchikan Alaska History:
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| Tongass and Cape Fox Tlingits
have used Ketchikan Creek as a fish camp
which they called "kitschk-hin," meaning
creek of the "thundering wings of an
eagle." The abundant fish and timber
resources attracted non-Natives to Ketchikan.
In 1885, Mike Martin bought 160 acres from
Chief Kyan, which later became the township.
The first cannery opened in 1886 near the
mouth of Ketchikan Creek and four more were
built by 1912. The Ketchikan Post Office
was established in 1892, and the City was
incorporated in 1900. By this time, nearby
gold and copper discoveries briefly brought
activity to Ketchikan as a mining supply
center. During 1936, seven canneries were
in operation, producing 1.5 million cases
of salmon. The need for lumber for new construction
and packing boxes spawned the Ketchikan Spruce
Mills in 1903, which operated for over 70
years. Spruce was in high demand during World
War II, and Ketchikan became a supply center
for area logging. A $55 million pulp mill
was constructed at Ward Cove near Ketchikan
in 1954. Its operation fueled the growth
of the community. The mill's 50-year contract
with the U.S. Forest service for timber was
canceled, and the pulp mill closed in March
1997.
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Ketchikan Alaska Culture:
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| A federally recognized tribe
is located in the community: Ketchikan Indian
Corporation; Central Council Tlingit & Haida
Indian Tribes of Alaska. 22.7% of the population
are Alaska Native or part Native. Ketchikan
is a diverse community. The largest collection
of totem poles in the world is found here
at Totem Bight State Historical Park, Saxman
Native Village, and the Totem Heritage Center
Museum. |
Ketchikan Alaska Facilities:
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| Water is derived from a dam on Ketchikan
Lake, is chlorinated, stored, and piped to
homes within the City's boundaries. The Borough
operates a water treatment facility at Mountain
Point, south of the City. A few homes use
rain catchment systems. The City owns a central
sewage collection system with primary treatment.
A new Borough sewage treatment plant is located
at Mountain Point. 98% of homes are fully
plumbed. Ketchikan Public Utilities purchases
power from the state-owned Swan Lake Hydro
Facility, and owns three hydroelectric plants
-- Ketchikan, Beaver Falls and Silvis --
and two diesel-fueled plants. $2.5 million
has been provided to design and construct
a 57-mile power transmission intertie between
Swan Lake and Tyee Lake hydroelectric projects.
The City has recently improved the Deer Mountain
landfill with an incinerator, balefill system,
recycling and resource re-use, and household
hazardous waste collection events. The City
also ships baled refuse out-of-state.
Electricity is provided by Ketchikan
Public Utilities.
There are 9 schools located in the
community, attended by 2,398 students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include
Ketchikan General Hospital (907-225-5171);
SEARHC Clinic (225-4156); Gateway Center
for Human Services (225-4135); U.S. Coast
Guard Ketchikan Dispensary (228-0320).
The hospital is a qualified Acute Care
facility and Medevac Service. The USCG
facility provides emergency support only
and is a qualified Emergency Care Center.
Long Term Care: Ketchikan Pioneers' Home;
Island View Manor. Specialized Care:
Gateway Center for Human Services (City
- 225-4145) Auxiliary health care is
provided by Ketchikan Fire/EMS Division
(225-9616/9612); Pond Reef Vol Fire/EMS
(225-1950/247-2697); Temsco Helicopters/Pond
Reef Medi-Flite (225-5141).
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Ketchikan Alaska Economy:
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| Ketchikan is an industrial center and
a major port of entry in Southeast Alaska,
with a diverse economy. Ketchikan is supported
by a large fishing fleet, fish processing
facilities, timber and wood products manufacturing,
and tourism. Ketchikan Pulp Corporation's
pulp mill closed in March 1997, forcing 400
residents into unemployment. To ease the
affects of the shut-down, the U.S. Forest
Service is allocating timber for the sawmill
to continue operations for three additional
years. Several smaller timber companies are
also based in Ketchikan. Gateway Forest Products
started production of wood veneer in November.
The company employed up to 175 workers during
it peak season. It shut down operations in
2000. The state operates the Deer Mountain
Hatchery which produces over 450,000 King,
Coho, Steelhead and Rainbow Trout annually.
401 area residents hold commercial fishing
permits. In 2000, the estimated gross fishing
earnings of residents neared $10 million.
Four canneries, three cold storage facilities
and a fish processing plant support the fishing
industry in summer months. Commercial fishing
is on the decline as the price for fish continues
to fall. December 2002 say the closing of
Ketchikan's oldest cannery (Wards Cove Cannery).
Cruise ships bring over 500,000 annual visitors.
A new Ketchikan Visitors Assoc. office building
was completed in 1998, with a visitors' center
and retail sales space for 20 tourism operators.
Charter fishing and other tourism based jobs
provide a rising number of seasonal employment
every year. Mining may play a role in the
future, as U.S. Borax is studying construction
of a molybdenum mine at Quartz Hill.
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Ketchikan Alaska Transportation:
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| Regularly-scheduled jet services
offer three northbound and three southbound
departures daily. The State-owned Ketchikan
International Airport offers a paved, lighted
7,500' runway. The airport lies on Gravina
Island, a 10-minute ferry ride to the waterfront.
Ketchikan is a regional transportation hub,
with numerous air taxi services to surrounding
communities. There are four float plane landing
facilities: Tongass Narrows, Peninsula Point,
Ketchikan Harbor, and Murphy's. Ketchikan
is the first port of call in Alaska for cruise
ships and Alaska Marine Highway vessels.
Harbor and docking facilities include a breakwater,
a deep draft dock, five small boat harbors,
a dry dock and ship repair yard, boat launch,
and a State ferry terminal. The shipyard
is privately-owned, and is used for repairs
to the Alaska Ferry and offshore fish processors.
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority, based on
Craig, is coordinating funding to develop
a twice-daily, year-round ferry service between
Ketchikan and Hollis. |
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