If you're cruising Alaska's Inside Passage and Ketchikan is your stop, or if you're visiting on your own, here are the top things to do in Ketchikan. Cruisers usually have time for one or two activities. On the other hand, independent travelers can easily fill their days with fun things to do in Ketchikan.
Lighthouse fans should visit the 100-year-old Guard Island Lighthouse. You can see it from the North Tongass Highway or by boat. Anglers will enjoy Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World." They can go on fishing charters to catch famous Alaskan salmon.
For those who love the sea, there are sea kayaking tours lasting 3 or 5 hours. Or, you can snorkel to see the sea creatures up close.