Tongass Trading Company is a super cool place to do some shopping for necessary item you need for…read morecold weather in Alaska and then there are the things you want that you never knew you needed. They have some adult themed items that are fun to look at as the humor and satire are great. The store is quite large and you easily could spend as much time there as you would in a museum. There are also a few bins and racks with deep discounts if you can find them. This store is also located very close to the cruiseport.

We perused through many tourist shops in Ketchikan and this Tongass Trading Company was one of the…read morebigger stores near where the Ruby Princess was docked. It's a fairly big store, clean and organised. Sure, there are touristy goods available for sale but that is why I liked this store! They had a good variety of things that you need and things you didn't know you needed until you saw it here! Staff were nice and friendly, too!

Lots of stuff. Decent prices. Cashiers were very nice. A little bit crowded. Would go there againread more

This store along with all others in the area must only do business in the summer during cruise…read moreseason. As Ketchikan had the best prices in Alaska, this is where we purchased most of the gifts to bring back to friends and family. Anything from Russian nesting dolls to polished rocks. I stocked up on coasters and shot glasses. Many designs to choose from. Aside from all the cool souvenirs, they also have a candy store within. They carry jellybean, chocolates and many boxed novelty candy. The staff is super friendly and helpful. As we purchased over $100, we got a cap and shopping bag as gifts. If you're on a cruise and are looking for places to shop, this store has the best prices!

Let me first tell what happened. My 7-year old daughter was looking at one of those leatherbound…read morecribbage cases - something not fragile or breakable at all. One of the employees (bald and Caucasian) walks over from the counter, snatches the booklet out of her hands, and aggressively snaps at her saying, "Keep your hands to yourself and don't touch anything! This is not a store for kids!" Note, this is a store with Star Wars posters on their doors and jigsaw puzzles. My daughter and I were a bit shaken, but I said a quick sorry, and then it hit me - this kind of behavior was completely rude and inexcusable and I felt like I should have defended her and told him to back off. But then I realized if it happened to us, chances are this was not an isolated or unique incident. The same will or has already happened to others who visited this store. If they continue this kind of behavior, they are going to hit someone's else's nerve who doesn't have the same restraint that I did. So if the same happens to you and your child if you do come here, know that what they're doing is wrong, and absolutely fight back if not just for yourself, but for the rest of us this has happened to. To gain some perspective as well though, hundreds of cruise ships with tourists visit this store regularly. They have probably had incidents where kids mishandled and broke some items, so they are very defensive about it. But here's the thing - if you're in this business, you should also be educated enough to know how to deal with this respectfully with customers. Put a sign up saying "Children not permitted. Thanks for your understanding". Or you say, "I'm so sorry, we've had some incidents before and prefer children not to handle the merchandise. Thanks". That's it. Anyways, I hope this is a lesson in customer service to this store because they do carry a lot of very nice items. But many times it's not what you're selling that determines how good your business is - it's how you treat your customers.

Great spot for tourist swag! We stopped in and found a beautiful hand-painted Christmas ornament…read more Friendly staff and a fun little shop to browse while in Ketchikan. My daughter was laughing that somehow Star Wars art is a thing here! The world of Star Wars spans the galaxy.

Right at the cruise port, it was an easy walk (even in the rain) to get there and get the new…read moret-shirt and various things we needed. We are in Alaska every year but since my husband loves wearing his Alaska t-shirts, they wear out fast enough to buy more on each trip. This store is perfect for those looking for something new, souvenirs or a sweater (if you're cold). The employees are very nice and helpful. They don't over charge like some other stores which is great!

This is one of the larger junk tourist shops right by the cruise ship docks in Ketchikan. They sell…read morea ton of crap that's made in China, so buyer beware. Some of the goods are local, but not many, and you'll pay a nice markup due to the shop's easily accessed location. The shop is large, clean, spacious, and well organized. This could easily be your one-stop-shop if you're looking for Alaska souvenirs. They have keychains, shot glasses, t-shirts, stuffed animals, tote bags, rain gear, snacks and sweets and more. Sockeye Sam's also has the largest selection of raincoats, umbrellas, and sweatshirts, all staples that a lot of cruisers often forget to pack. I appreciate that the store sells various sundries (Advil, bandaids, etc.) and small toiletries, too. If you're arriving in Ketchikan via cruise ship, you will walk right by this store. They pretty much have everything you need to take goodies to the folks back home. Pro tip: visit a local grocery store if you want to find really cool Alaska souvenirs. I've purchased locally made hot sauces, candies, and other goodies for a fraction of the price that they're sold for in tourist stores like these.

We wanted to get a totem pole to take home as our souvenir from Ketchikan, but didn't want a cheesy…read moreresin casting or an overpriced hand made piece cranked out on a line like a factory. We headed down Main Street and stumbled upon Rail Creek and had a great experience. The store is probably about 750 sq ft and is split with half devoted to totems and half to stone carved sculptures, mostly of animals. The wall of totems had a cool selection with lots of different stories told. They aren't on consignment like some places and they work directly with the artists to create the pieces and provide a retail space to sell them while negotiating a good price they can pass on to us consumers. Win-win. They were willing to make a deal on a mix of pieces but we settled on just one that we are so happy with. I'm so glad we stumbled upon their shop and stayed away from the castings or the over priced consigned pieces that look identical in every shop. Highest recommendation for a great locally made Ketchikan product!

This is an awesome shop where they hand-make totem poles for you to take home. The women took the…read moretime to tell us about as many as we wanted to know about and gave us good prices on them. I highly highly recommend going here to get your totem poles.

One very impressive shop is on the corner of the famous Creek street…read more The shop is uniquely Alaska. Everything I looked through was actually made here with materials farmed here. I didn't mind a higher price knowing it helped sustain the Alaskan economy. Mrs. E. found plenty of clever uses of metal, wood, glass and fabric. That is to say she managed to drop $150 in the shop. This is the only place in town that I could find themed guitar picks. Understand, I don't play them, I arrange and secure them (usually in a flower pattern) to hard cardboard and make small shadow boxes. Today, all the picks featured pictures and the words "Ketchikan, Alaska". A great conversation piece for my wall. The ladies that run the shop are truly wonderful souls and we loved helping them out. 08/23

Beautiful store with exquisite a local art . Wonderful welcoming employees. Unfortunately I don't…read morehave any pictures from my visit.

Very cute shop and sweet employee that helped me. I had an issue with a product I purchased and…read morethey promptly (the next day) resolved the problem after calling the previous evening. If ever I'm in Ketchikan again I will shop there knowing they're an honest, forthright store. Thank you again.

I went here with my grandma to buy a souvenir. There was a shop dog roaming around inside unleashed…read moreand came up to me and sniffed my leg. I lowered my hand down for it to smell me and it BIT MY HAND and started barking loudly. Don't have an animal in your shop if it's not friendly. Imagine if that were to happen to an unsuspecting child. Completely disappointed in that shop.

I visited several stores here in Ketchikan looking for a puppet for my granddaughter. I found them…read morehere! Super cute moose, bear or otter. They also had t-shirts here for kids that were $5 each, made from 100% cotton and soft! Fast and efficient service too! Great place.

This tourist shop has a very good selection of goods. Their…read morechildren's section had something to satisfy most tastes. Lots of books and games. This is one of the larger shops at the south end of the port area, just north of the Xmas store. Their children's section prices here are pretty standard. You may get lucky and catch a sale. When there are six ships in port, this store might be a congested nightmare but we were there with only one ship that holds 2000 people so shopping here was a breeze with no waiting to pay for everything.

My partner purchased a baleen and walrus ivory basket for almost $1000 yesterday. It had the…read moresignature of Carl E Hanks on the bottom. Today we unwrapped it and the signature is GONE!! Were we conned? I think so!

Stopped by Tom's Treasures on our Alaskan cruise back in July and loved it. I'm a sucker for these…read morelittle hole-in-the-wall shops, and this one did not disappoint. I'm super into the Native American/Native Alaskan stuff and I found this place has tons of cool souvenirs and Native Alaskan knickknacks to browse. My wife told me very specifically not to linger too long or I'd end up spending way too much money... and she was right. Definitely a fun stop if you're in Ketchikan.

This Asian grocery store has a wide range of items from different kinds of Ramen to crackers to…read morecookies and drinks. You can get preserved duck egg for your congee or fish balls for your hot pot! The owner (who told us she has lived in Ketchikan for over 40 years) is super nice and also owns the restaurant next door (Porte O Call). We were able to find all the stuff we wanted here. -----TL;DR----- Pros: convenient location, wide variety of items, super nice staff, and connected to the restaurant next door Cons: a little bit on the pricier side than one might expect, but it is imported to a small town and the main clientele is tourists, so it makes sense Bottom line: a great place to get your Asian groceries if you're visiting Ketchikan!

Go to for all our small grocery needs! So sweet and well organized we grab large spring roll…read morewrappers and glass noodles once a month along with all our snacks!