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Creek Street

Ketchikan, AK
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Ranked #6 of 20 attractions in Ketchikan
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Once a red-light district, now an arts and crafts shopping area.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We took a walk here after our cruise ship docked. Nice walk along the creek with many shops. There is a salmon ladder in the creek that you can also see.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Creek street was the red light district of ketchikan with a house left which you can tour for $5 per head, there are only a few rooms so it doesn't take long. An initial guide talks to you in the gentlemans parlour then you walk through with televisions giving you information. There are a lot of genuine articles and photos... More

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Great atmosphere and very historic buildings, great to see a city look after their history. The salmon run from end of May and is a great sight watching the from the red bridge at Creek Street.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We walked through the Creek Street district on our way back from the Totem Heritage Museum and it is a really interesting and cute little shopping area. There are a lot of cool historical plaques that add to the overall experience. An especially interesting fact about the area is that one of Creek Street's most outspoken Madam's was a black... More

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Houston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We walked to see the salmon ladder and if you keep following the path you will end up either at or close to Creek Street. There are lots of cute little shops and the whole area is very photogenic. Look at the postcards in the shops-- you can duplicate most of the shots on your own. We saw a harbor... More

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Las Vegas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Loved the little shops! Bought a beautiful wood bowl when I was there 12 years ago, probably spend a little too much $, but I loved it...and still do! Besides Christmas, it's always on my dining room table! I have a friend going to Ketchikan on a cruise soon and this is one thing I remembered to tell her I... More

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

My husband went on an Alaskan cruise in June for our 30th Anniversary.Our last stop was Ketchican.We visited some shops & walked around & discovered Creek street.It was very beautiful area.Of all the places we saw I liked Ketchikan the best.& Creek street made it my favorite place.Such a cute little town.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

Lots of great little shops! A person could spend all day looking through them .. a great place to find just the right gift for the ones that were left behind!

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Yukon, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Our ship had docked during the night & I woke up up to our curtains wide open with an amazing view that I will never forget. Creek St. is within walking distance of docks. It's a must see! A flavor uniquely Alaskan. Yes, gift shops abound,"I thought reasonable" but look at the creek.. Someone said stinky..No, It's real life. Salmon... More

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Medicine Hat, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

There is a little museum on Creek Street that is worth a visit. It was nice to meet the delightful - need I say buxom - hostess hanging around outside, dressed in classic period costume to attract visitors. She was knowledgeable and friendly. By the way, Dolly's House used to be a house of certain repute. Today, it is very... More

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