![]() In Alaska, you’re bound to see some of its amazing wildlife. Outdoor, dockside seatingīurger Queen – 518 Water Street – if you’re looking for a really casual dining experience and a really good old-school burger and fries, head to Burger Queen, a small local hangout with limited indoor and outdoor seatingĪlaska Fish House – end of Main Street – short walk from the dock – you’ll find fish & chips, fish tacos, burgers their famous smoked salmon chowderĪnnabelle’s Keg & Chowder House – 326 Front Street – short walk from the dock – located in the Gilmore Hotel, you’ll find pub-style food, homemade desserts and full bar – casual or fine dining is available See here for more information.īar Harbor Restaurant – 2813 Tongass Ave – known for it’s prime rib, Bar Harbor also offers seafood, pasta and vegetarian options. George Inlet Crab Feast – while this isn’t exactly a restaurant, but instead part of an excursion, the Crab Feast as part of George Inlet’s Excursions is the top-rated food on TripAdvisor. Ketchikan, like other Alaskan towns in known for its seafood, which is extremely fresh – ocean to table. Note that the plaza is closed on Sundays (not including Safeway or McDonalds). Located about a mile and a half from the cruise docks, you’ll find a small array of stores and fast-food chains as well as a Safeway Supermarket. If you want to get out of the rain, head up Tongass Avenue to Ketchikan Plaza, the area’s only indoor shopping center. Once Ketchikan’s “red-light district,” the historical buildings used to also house illegal bars and bootleggers would row their boats right under the bars along the creek and smuggle their liquor through trap doors in the floors.Ĭreek Street – Photo credit: roger4336 / Foter / CC BY-SA Ketchikan Plaza Not really a street at all, this boardwalk extends out into the Ketchikan Creek with buildings built on wooden pilings in the water. Creek Street is also a great stop for shopping. Within a 10 minute walk of the cruise terminal you will find a plethora of shops and boutiques offering everything from the typical souvenirs to unique galleries selling local arts and crafts, such as small hand-carved totem poles. ![]() Car Rental will run you between $60-$70 dollars a day. First City Car rental will meet you at the pier with your car and keys, so there’s no need to even go to their facilities. At the end of the day, you can leave the car near the ship and they will mail you your receipt, so there’s no need to waste your precious vacation time waiting in a rental facility. If you wish to explore Ketchikan and surrounding area on your own, Alaska Car Rental will pick you up at the pier and drive you to their rental center (takes only 15 minutes). If walking long distances is difficult, this is the perfect way to get around downtown and beyond. It stops at locations such as the cruise docks, Creek Street, Totem Heritage Museum and the Ketchikan Plaza shopping center. Ketchikan Public Transit provides a free downtown shuttle (blue line) during the summer months which comes and goes every 15 minutes. Reservations can be made in advance or from kiosks at the pier. They also offer comprehensive tours averaging 3 hours in length for $75/hr. Taxis are available at the dock and run by metered fare. The visitor’s bureau is located on the dock if you wish to pick up a local map. ![]() Because cruise ships dock in the center of town, shops and restaurants are literally across the street and a within less than a 10 minute walk from the dock.
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