Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan Creek
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Ketchikan is a small, scenic town on Revillagigedo Island in southern Alaska. With a population of just under 7,500, it is already the fifth largest town in the state. Ketchikan is often called the "Salmon Capital of the World", due to fishing being one of the mainstays of its economy. The city is also cashing in on tourism.

The town of Ketchikan got its name from Ketchikan Creek which flows through the town. There is however no clear explanation how the name Ketchikan come about. The town is one of the rainiest in North America, receiving over 160 inches of precipitation annually.

Ketchikan has more totem poles than any other town in the world, so that is one of the sights you should see when you are there. You can find them at City of Saxman, Totem Bight and the Totem Heritage Center.

Visiting Ketchikan, Alaska

As with most towns in Alaska, Ketchikan can only be reached by air and by sea.

By Plane
You can fly to Ketchikan from Seattle and Juneau. From the airport, you will have to take a ferry or water taxi to the destination of your choice.

Ketchikan, Alaska
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Places of Interest in Ketchikan, Alaska

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