The Top 11 Attractions in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ketchikan Gateway Borough is a region where 11
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Not too long ago, Creek Street was a red light district and this "Married Man's Trail" served as a quick escape route for men who didn't want to be caught …
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This historic street, with its lovingly designed houses, was once the red light district of this city. Today, Creek Street, with its flair and many shops, is very popular with tourists.
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A salmon ladder is essentially an artificial waterfall, created to help fish travel farther upstream in a waterway that no longer has its natural contours. The salmon are most plentiful …
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The sculpture shows how the first city in Alaska was created. The shows 6 figures (including a miner and a bush pilot) and on the top of the rock a native of the Tlingit (Chief Johnson).
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The Alaska Rainforest in Ketchikan offers ideal conditions for bear viewing, especially along the river during the salmon run. In this dense, rain-drenched forest, black and brown bears can be …
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On a clear day you can easily see Ketchikan sprawling below you from the summit of Deer Mountain. Ketchikan International Airport is also visible just across the water, on neighboring …
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Although some maps might show this section of trail as the Rainbow Trail, the Forest Service officially designates it as part of the Rainbird Trail, which is ultimately accessible from …
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Easily accessible from several roadside and parking areas, the Lower Pipeline Trail offers easy walking alongside an old, wooden pipeline that leads to Connell Lake. In summer, parts of the …
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Several places in this lower section of the trail offer easy access to the beach.
The forest itself is also full of life. In particular, keep an eye out for …
The forest itself is also full of life. In particular, keep an eye out for …
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For those who continue as far as Upper Silvis Lake, Mahoney Mountain is a popular side trip. Watch for a variety of wildlife along the way, including birds like the northern pygmy owl.
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