Historical Ketchikan & Creek Street Walking Tour
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
12,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$60
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This short, fascinating walking tour starts when you meet your guide of Tlingit descent, who shares personal knowledge of the many changes Ketchikan has undergone in the past decade and in earlier history.
Stroll along Ketchikan's famous Creek Street, with its wooden boardwalks that hug the shoreline lined with vibrant shops and historic buildings. This area is the former red-light district, and you'll learn of its important economic role in the city's early history. Along the way, you'll discover the story behind the many totems that line the streets and more about the historic Married Man's Trail.
Your guide will also tell you about the incredible journey salmon undertake as they return upstream and over hundreds of natural and manmade obstacles to their spawning ground.
Enjoy the many trees, shrubbery and flowers along the route and learn of their importance to the Tlingit Natives' food-gathering practices.
Questions are encouraged -- bring your enquiring mind -- as your guide has a profound understanding of the community and its culture.
Please note: The walk is approximately nine blocks, with periods of standing along the way. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof.