The city of Ketchikan began in 1883 when a salmon saltery was established by a man called Snow. After two years, businessmen for Oregon Hired a man named Mike Martin to investigate the possibilities to erect a salmon cannery on what is currently known as Ketchikan Creek. Ketchikan is best known for its feisty salmon, idyllic scenery and an incredibly rich Alaska native culture. Some popular landmarks in the city include; Totem Heritage Centre, Southeast Alaska Discovery Centre, Great Alaska Lumberjack Show, Deer Mountain Trail, Tongass Historical Museum, Creek Street in Ketchikan and more.
Tourists would enjoy exploring the city's fine art and snug museums on sightseeing tours and can visit and explore ancient landmarks and cultural centres on cultural and historical tours that allow visitors learn of the city's history and discover hidden gems. Several water sport activities like snorkelling, fishing, swimming and more as well as boat cruises and sailings can be enjoyed on the city's beautiful water bodies. Visitors can also take a brief tour of the city on walking and biking tours through the city's most beautiful pathways and enjoy exciting moments partaking in Ketchikan's theatre shows, concerts and events.
With convenient airport transfers in Ketchikan, tourists can move through the nooks and crannies of the city easily and comfortably and can also explore the outsides of the city on multi-day tours from the city to neighbouring cities and towns. These tour activities are available on Tripindicator, a tour agency committed to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on customer ratings and feedbacks at very affordable prices compared to other tour teams.
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