- The list below includes 17 free or cheap things to do in or near Ketchikan, Alaska, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like Kayaking, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Fishing.
- From Totem Bight State Park to Potlatch Totem Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ketchikan.
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37 Potter Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center offers kayaking, ziplining, and hiking adventures for cruise ship guests. The company also offers multi-day Misty Fjords National Monument trips including kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and camping or people can rent bikes and kayaks there.
4.0 Miles
Snorkel Alaska provides the equipment and guides needed for successful snorkeling near Ketchikan's tidal pools. The guides often bring mammal life to the surface and teach the participants about what they are seeing.
5.6 Miles
The scenery of Ketchikan is put on display through Salty Sea Charters from the great viewpoint of the water. Along with the lovely landscapes and wildlife viewing, fishing is the main activity on these boats with specific excursions for salmon and halibut fishing.
0.5 Miles
At the Totem Heritage Center, visitors can see historic totem poles. Those who are staying in the area for a while can also take classes to learn historic arts, such as northwest coast carving, spruce root weaving, ravenstail weaving, and bentwood box construction.
0.1 Miles
The Tongass Historical Museum is a museum dedicated to collecting and preserving the history, art, and culture of Southeast Alaska. The museum offers various permanent and temporary exhibits, as well as educational programs, workshops, and special events.
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Formerly a brothel that thrived in the early to mid 1900s, Dolly's House Museum has been preserved as a museum, dedicated to the brothel's famous madam. The self-guided tour has a video introduction and takes approximately 15 minutes.