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.

When I travel to new places, I always seek out any independent bookstores in search for books on…read morethe local area. I was so happy to find Parnassus Books in Ketchikan during a recent Alaskan cruise. This was one of our first stops after my wife & I disembarked our ship. It was still early in the day, so there weren't too many patrons in the shop. The store was quite large for a small town, so we spent a good amount of time walking through the place and browsing the shelves. While I read mostly non-fiction, I was pleased to find a section of fiction books written by local authors. I purchased one that was autographed and plan to enjoy it when I get back home. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the store was well organized and clean, with the all the shelves clearly labeled. This was the best bookstore we visited during our Alaskan trip.

No matter where I go in my travels I will be looking for local book stores to explore. This is even…read moremore important when traveling with my kids. So, on our cruise in June we were so excited to stop in this shop! We stopped in and explored the store and I appreciation the selection available as well as the kids section being fully stocked. We were VERY excited that my son found an autographed book from his favorite author and it's been cherished since then. Loved the sections dedicated to Alaska and the history and loved the small gifts available for purchase as well. Friendly shopkeeper. Friendly atmosphere.

I had to stare at the picture I uploaded to remember what this store is. Oh yeah - it finally came…read moreback to me, one week later. A store selling beach and Alaska themed home decor, gifts, candy and Christmas items. This is a small store that sells the same regular stuff I've seen at other places in Ketchikan with some added beachy items. There wasn't anything I couldn't live without, like chocolate candy called bear poop or a glass shell Christmas ornament. It's a cute shop that's clean, with some whimsy. If I lived here, I'd visit on occasion to see what was new.

It's reminds me of a fireworks mixed with a William Sonoma kinda feel. They also sell macaroons…read moreand cute little gifts and things. I really like it overall the other tourist traps that are located in town. Definitely will be back

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.

I have been to many airport gift shops, and most leave you wishing you had done more shopping in…read moretown. Not Gifts on the Fly. There was a great selection of all types of items. I ended up with several things, one of which was a coffee mug. When I got home, and used it for the first time I discovered it had a crack in it. I called up to the store to see if I could buy another one and have it shipped. That was taken care of without a problem. I received my replacement mug a few days later, and to my surprise there was another mug with it. Please stop in and see what they have. Friendly staff, and great customer service. Thank you Ashly.

We shopped 12 Jewelers in Ketchican for our anniversary diamond. No one else even came close to…read moreinfinity. Professional staff and gorgeous stones. You show check them out!

Beautiful store, beautiful jewelry, great quality and amazing customer service. I've been wearing…read moremy ring since I bought it and have received so many compliments.

We got off the cruise at the port on a rainy day, so we were looking for some indoor activities to…read moreget out of the weather. This museum is conveniently located right near Creek Street, making it an easy walk from the area. It is on the smaller side, but it is packed with really cool historical exhibits and information. We ended up chatting with one of the employees about seaplanes because, where we are from on Cape Cod, they are almost like boats, everyone has them! We loved learning about their history, their importance to the town, and how much Alaska truly relies on them. We also thought the bear skull exhibit was really interesting. One unexpected bonus was being able to watch the rapids clearly from the upper window while staying warm and dry inside. Overall, we really enjoyed this museum. Parking is limited, so we recommend walking if possible. They also have very clean restrooms, which made for a nice break during the day. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and pleasant, and we highly recommend stopping by if you want to learn some fascinating local history and facts.

Tongass is the main museum on Ketchikan and is very convenient to reach. The free local shuttle has…read morea stop here. The admission is $7 but you can take a museum pass for $10 which covers admission to both the Tongass Historical Museum and the Totem Heritage Center. You do not have to use both the passes on the same day. I was on a back to back cruise to Alaska and since I stopped at Ketchikan twice, I visited these 2 museums on separate days. The museum has some really cool artifacts and photos comparing the town from 100 years ago. Behind the museum, when you walk down the stairs, you can get really close to the river and see salmon. Consider it your secret salmon run spot, away from the crowds. Oh there is also senior citizens discount, just have your id ready.

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!