Ken Decker and his Crazy Wolf Studio is one of my always go to's when I'm in Ketchikan. This a real…read moredeal Alaska Native artist and studio. It's not unusual to find Ken in the studio working something. He was working on a drum when I was in today. I've got several of his prints framed and hanging at home and or in my office. I've got just about every tshirt he's produced - awesome with jeans and a sport coat. His family and staff at the shop are fantastic... while Ketchikan is a tourist town, this place is a local artist studio. It's a great place for Alaska Native art for yourself or as an authentic gift. They have a website and I purchased at the studio and online with nothing but great service.

Eclectic store with lots of fun things to look at. I found a Buffalo tooth to replace mine that is…read morecracking. Kind staff and could have spent a long time looking at everything.

i deal whit Michael multiple times per year. I purchase several pieces a year. He knows my style…read moreand sends photos of new pieces he gets from artist. When I go to Alaska I always stop at the gallery. We have developed a communication friendship. He understands my price range. Bill

If you are a fan of one of a kind, high-end , handmade art than this is a business not to be…read moremissed. These pieces of art are absolutely exquisite and are made from materials only available to native artisans. The work is original, certified and not knock offs like you find in the vast majority of the stores throughout Alaska. The owner Mike, who is extremely friendly and informative will explain how this work is certified and what to look for when you are at other stores. The Level of detail on the sculptures and quality of the work has to be seen to be appreciated. Mike, who has been in Alaska for 50 years and in business for 30 years will give you the history of his business and how he travels to various remote parts of Alaska to obtain these works of art and foster the long term relationships with the native artisans to stock his shop. If you settle on a piece of art he will ship it for you back to the lower 48 providing a convenient way of getting it home, especially the larger pieces of work.

My favorite art gallery in Ketchikan! I've been there on two occasions during Alaska cruises, and…read moreboth times I was blown away by how many unique pieces there are. No matter what you're looking for, whether for yourself or for a gift, you'll find what you want here, with all sizes, mediums, and price points. On our last visit last week I had the pleasure to meet the artist's daughter Kathy, and she patiently took the time to find the beautiful owl that I was searching for. I know this is a piece I won't find anywhere else. Don't miss this very special store, kitty-corner from Tongass Trading Company on Front Street!

What an amazing place. If you are looking for something special for yourself or for a gift that…read moredoesn't smack of 'I bought this at a local tourists shop'...this is the place to buy it. The carvings, handmade jewelry, and sculptures are awesome! You feel like you are walking through a museum rather than a local retail store. We couldn't resist the opportunity to buy a few beautiful quality pieces at very very reasonable prices. Everything is made by the Artist himself. If nothing else...do yourself a favor and take the time to walk through the shop...you will be totally impressed!

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.

This is a wonderful little art stand selling watercolor prints!…read more Run by a pair of sisters - Maida & Candace Kelley, they are also the artists and are both quite talented. They sell beautiful prints of their watercolor artwork that perfectly captures the spirit and beauty of Alaska. The prints come in all sizes and at a pretty good price. I even picked up 2 bookmarks for $5 each, making it a great souvenir or gift. I went all throughout Ketchikan looking at watercolor and prints, and these are some of the most beautiful ones I've seen. I highly recommend checking them out and taking a print home!

Tucked beside Saxman Totem Park, this little shop feels like a hidden gem in Ketchikan. It offers a…read morewonderful selection of local items that beautifully honor the Native community and culture. I grabbed a jar of Huckleberry Jam! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and they wrapped my purchases with such care and attention. You can tell they genuinely value both their customers and the artistry within the store. Definitely worth stopping in if you are exploring the area and looking for meaningful souvenirs or gifts with local charm.

This was a very nice center. It featured totem poles and the history behind them…read more Walk over to the Deer Mountain Hatchery for additional sites. We enjoyed seeing the amazing work on the poles

We walked the trails from Creek Street to this charming little museum and were glad we made the…read morestop. Admission is very reasonable at $7 for adults, with free admission for children and military members, and just $6 for seniors 65+. While I do wish the museum was a bit larger, there was still a nice collection of totem poles to see and learn about. They even have several totem poles displayed outside, so if you don't have time to go inside, it's still worth stopping by for a photo. We were amazed by the history behind them and just how old some of these incredible pieces are. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the bathrooms were clean, and the exhibits were well maintained. Overall, it's a great short stop to get out of the rain, learn something new, and experience an important part of the local culture. As an added bonus, the free shuttle will bring you here and back to downtown, making it a very convenient attraction to visit. Highly recommended if you're exploring the area!