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Ketchikan, AK Tourism

Ketchikan Tourism

Ketchikan, one of Alaska's most Southeastern cities, is the first stop for many cruises on their way to more Northern climes. A stay in Ketchikan itself can be rewarding, however, as the city is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument, an area so beautiful, it is known as "The Yosemite of the North." With steep... more
Ketchikan, one of Alaska's most Southeastern cities, is the first stop for many cruises on their way to more Northern climes. A stay in Ketchikan itself can be rewarding, however, as the city is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument, an area so beautiful, it is known as "The Yosemite of the North." With steep valleys formed by glaciers and lava flows left by volcanic activity, Misty Fjords offers gorgeous views of natural formations, all reflected in the calm waters of Pacific inlets.
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Ketchikan weather essentials

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Jun
58°F 14°C
46°F 7°C
7 in 17 cm
Jul
61°F 16°C
49°F 9°C
6 in 14 cm
Aug
61°F 16°C
49°F 9°C
10 in 26 cm
Sep
55°F 12°C
44°F 6°C
15 in 37 cm
Oct
48°F 8°C
38°F 3°C
14 in 36 cm
Nov
41°F 5°C
32°F 0°C
15 in 37 cm
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“Overview of Ketchikan” Frommer's
“Ketchikan - Alaska's First City” ExploreNorth.com
“Ketchikan, Sporting Ladies and a Raven that Steals the Sun and Moon” Suite 101
“An Alaskan cruise to remember” canoe.ca
“Alaskan Water Ways” Washington Post
“Christmas-time in Ketchikan, Alaska” Suite 101
“Alaska ports: Bordellos, bald eagles, blue ice” msnbc.msn.com / Tripso
“High-wire Alaska - Treetop excursion zips tourists through Alaska's forest canopy” MSNBC.com / Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
“Alaska: America's Last Frontier” About.com
“Alaskan Excursions” Washington Post
“An Online Update for Frommer's Alaska” Frommer's
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“Ketchikan Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
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“Wildlife Sightings” VirtualTourist.com
“Totem poles on sight...” VirtualTourist.com
“ihaiag's Ketchikan Page : Ketchikan” VirtualTourist.com
“A small but beautiful town!!” VirtualTourist.com
“jim_edwards`s new Ketchikan Page” VirtualTourist.com
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Inn at Creek Street and New York Hotel
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4.5 of 5 stars 163 Reviews
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4.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Narrows Inn & Marina
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Black Bear Inn
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4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Anchor Inn by the Sea
Anchor Inn by the Sea
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George Inlet Crab Feast
George Inlet Crab Feast
5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
O'Brien's Pub and Eatery
O'Brien's Pub and Eatery
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Bar Harbor Restaurant
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Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center
Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center
5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Misty Fjords National Monument
Misty Fjords National Monument
4.5 of 5 stars 119 Reviews
Alaska Marine Highway System
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