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Walking in Ketchikan, Alaska - What to Do in Port

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Port Monkeys
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 271K views๐Ÿ“… 7 years agoโฑ๏ธ 26:26

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a walking tour of Ketchikan, Alaska, starting from the tender docks where multiple cruise ships are moored. The journey begins in the main part of town, passing through areas filled with jewelry stores, gift shops, and souvenir stands. The creator highlights various local attractions, including the famous Creek Street, which features a wooden boardwalk and historic buildings that now serve as gift shops and museums. After observing a lumberjack show, the group explores the waterfront and heads toward the Cape Fox Lodge. They utilize a funicular to reach the top of the hill before walking back down through the city park and past the totem heritage center. The tour also includes a walk along the Married Man's Trail, which offers views of the forest and the river below. Throughout the excursion, the creator notes the local weather, the availability of affordable waterproof gear, and various shopping opportunities ranging from Alaskan gold nuggets to local food items like kettlecorn and salmon. The video concludes with a return to the docks and a visit to the visitor center.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're getting off the ship today and catch a cab we have to tender because there's too many ships in port

I would come here if I were you shop local

I recommend it to everybody

I highly recommend you come into this store and buy something it's delicious

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Shop local at Julie's shop for bracelets
โœ“Buy a jacket if it's rainy, as they are cheap and waterproof
โœ“Visit Creek Street for history and shopping
โœ“Take the funicular to Cape Fox for views

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do in Ketchikan port
QHow to navigate tendering when multiple ships are in port
QWhere to find local shops and souvenirs

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Top: Lumberjack Show
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