The square blue building in the lower right corner is By the Blue Eatery & Gifts, located at the intersection of Front Street and Grant Street. Just beyond it stretches the breathtaking Tongass National Forest.
Looking toward Eagle Park beyond Front Street, right across from By the Blue, the waters stretch out into the Tongass Narrows.
The “Thundering Wings” totem in Eagle Park was carved from cedar in 1991 by Nathan Jackson, a world-renowned Tlingit Alaska Native woodcarver, metalsmith, and dancer. You can find this striking totem near Berth 3, just before the Front Street tunnel.
Creek Street in Ketchikan, Alaska, is a famous historic area once known for its brothels and home to the legendary madam, Dolly. Today, it’s a bustling tourist hotspot filled with charming shops and attractions.
Catch the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, where two teams go head-to-head, displaying their impressive lumberjack skills through thrilling feats of strength and agility.
If you’re into people-watching, you can hang out downtown in Ketchikan as cruise ships dock there every day during tourist season.
While we have a soft spot for By the Blue, there are countless sights and attractions to explore throughout downtown Ketchikan. We’d be delighted if you stopped by during your adventure.
Vibrant totem poles showcasing Native American traditions rise proudly in Saxman Totem Park, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Aurora Tours Birds & Bears offers private tours led by Rich Lee, a “local boy” born and raised in Ketchikan, Alaska, and a proud Tlingit Indian. Rich blends history, culture, wildlife, and more into each tour, with multiple stops and plenty of chances for great photos.
Set out to capture undeniable proof of a Sasquatch sighting in the Tongass National Forest—an exhilarating adventure that many have braved and lived to tell about!