Rare Harters Posted October 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Our ship will be docked between 10.00 and 18.00. We're thinking that we may not do any excursions and, so long as there's enough to keep us occupied, just spend a relaxed time in town. I already have a note of the Totem Heritage Center and Creek Street but what else would you recommend, please? I'm also looking for somewhere nice for lunch - always a part of our relaxed days on holiday. TIA John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Look at these two Visitor Information sites for Ketchikan. Lots of useful info: https://www.visit-ketchikan.com/ https://www.experienceketchikan.com/ Both have a link to the town Visitor Guide which you can download. https://www.experienceketchikan.com/support-files/ketchikan-trip-planner-2018.pdf And the 2nd link has Walking Tour maps with popular sights indicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted October 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, mapleleaves said: Look at these two Visitor Information sites for Ketchikan. Lots of useful info: https://www.visit-ketchikan.com/ https://www.experienceketchikan.com/ Both have a link to the town Visitor Guide which you can download. https://www.experienceketchikan.com/support-files/ketchikan-trip-planner-2018.pdf And the 2nd link has Walking Tour maps with popular sights indicated. Mapleleaves (my fellow Washingtonian) thanks so much for sharing the great Ketchikan websites. Did you happen to do any of the Native American walks/tours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) No, I've only been to Ketchikan once. Did Creek St, Married Mans Trail, then took a bus out to Totem Park which i thoroughly enjoyed. If you're looking for web sites on Alaska trip planning, I put together this large list last yr: Edited October 14, 2019 by mapleleaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuddles14 Posted October 16, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 4:45 PM, mapleleaves said: No, I've only been to Ketchikan once. Did Creek St, Married Mans Trail, then took a bus out to Totem Park which i thoroughly enjoyed. If you're looking for web sites on Alaska trip planning, I put together this large list last yr: Was it easy to get a bus to Totem Park and back? How long if a ride ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted October 16, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 16, 2019 very easy, only $2. It's about a 20 minute ride. Buses leave once an hr. It's a beautiful location; set in the forest but there are paths to the waterfront. https://www.kgbak.us/DocumentCenter/View/6545/Bus-Schedule-Fall-Winter-Spring-2019- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted October 17, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2019 We have been to Ketchikan several times, did all the 'regular' stuff, so we also wanted a relaxing day in town. We did dome pretty good shopping as were there in September and stores were marking down merchandise. We wanted to do the Married Man's trail and we followed the stream/river quite a while past where the trail starts. There were thousands of Salmon all thru the river. If you follow it for maybe 1/4 mile past the waterfall, there is an opening, sort of a small beach area where you can picnic, just hang out for a while. At this spot, the water is very shallow and there were many kids and adults in the water trying to catch the salmon. Nice place to hang out and just relax. Cheers Len 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Harters Posted October 17, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Thanks all. The walking tour link is most helpful and I think I see that being our focus for the day. I like Len's picnic idea, although I'm still open to a lunch restaurant recommendation. Best wishes from Northwest England. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk1972 Posted October 17, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2019 We've been to Ketchikan twice and just walked around on our own. I have not been there but I have heard good things about George Inlet Crab Feast -- all you can eat Dungeness Crab. I think they have a shuttle that will pick you up in town and bring you back. We have found that Ketchikan has the best shopping and best prices of the ports we have been to - Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, and Icy Strait Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted October 19, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2019 When I was there this summer, I walked through Creek Street, up to the fish hatchery, then to the Totem Heritage Center. On a previous trip, we walked up the Married Man's Trail and took the funicular down. We also took the public bus to Totem Bight. It's well worth a visit. On our first cruise to Alaska, we snorkeled in Ketchikan. If that's offered, I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted October 19, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2019 NCL has a great excursion summary vid, check it out to see if something is of interest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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