Ketchikan - Alaska - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Ketchikan, Alaska, is known as the salmon capital of the world  - true fisherman's paradise. Here is where the fisherman's dream can become a reality. With a population of less than 8,000, the residents of this town will make you feel right at home. Stay at the Blueberry Hill Bed and Breakfast, a charming gold rush era home in the heart of historic downtown Ketchikan or choose one of the many other bed and breakfasts in town. There are also 6 hotels to choose from so there is no lack of accommodations.

Take a tour in a 55 Chevy and see the nesting places of the bald eagle or take a helicopter ride to see the bears in their natural habitat. You can also take a guided helicopter fly fishing trip - the ultimate vacation. Take a canoing or kayaking trip or if you feel a little more adventurous you can try white water rafting.

Loving the wilderness and respecting the nature will enlighten the visitor in capturing what life is all about. Tour the famous Alaskan Inside Passage and visit the Native Cultural Center to get a look at the tribal way of life. The Tonglass Historical Museum has changing exhibits related to the native peoples of this area and the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center has exhibits such as totem poles, a scene of a native fishing camp, and exhibits about the wildlife of the region.

No matter what time of year you visit, there is always something for you to do. Enjoy the white capped mountains and the ice covered streams in winter and the spectacular scenery of the forests in the summer. You will want to return to soak up what nature has bestowed on this most northerly state.