Sea Kayaking
Compare guided paddles along the Tongass Narrows and the islands north of town.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Compare guided paddles along the Tongass Narrows and the islands north of town.
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Round out your day
Bawden Street Brewing Company
Small veteran-owned taproom brewing its beer on site, a short walk uphill from the waterfront.
Tongass Historical Museum
The city museum on Ketchikan's story, from Tlingit fish camp to cannery town, steps from Creek Street.
The Alaska Fish House
Counter-order seafood spot in a cannery-style building on pilings over Thomas Basin, steps from the fishing fleet.