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Visiting Ketchikan, AK


Ketchikan, one of Alaska's most Southeastern cities, is the first stop for many cruises on their way to more Northern climes. A stay in Ketchikan itself can be rewarding, however, as the city is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument, an area so beautiful, it is known as "The Yosemite of the North." With steep valleys formed by glaciers and lava flows left by volcanic activity, Misty Fjords offers gorgeous views of natural formations, all reflected in the calm waters of Pacific inlets.
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21 Things to Do

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
41°F 5°C
32°F 0°C
15 in 37 cm
Dec
37°F 2°C
29°F -1°C
15 in 38 cm
Jan
36°F 2°C
27°F -2°C
12 in 31 cm
Feb
38°F 3°C
29°F -1°C
10 in 26 cm
Mar
39°F 3°C
28°F -2°C
9 in 23 cm
Apr
47°F 8°C
32°F 0°C
8 in 20 cm
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
43°F 6°C
Lo:
36°F 2°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
42°F 5°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C
Thursday
Nov 12
Hi:
43°F 6°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C

Reviews you can trust

Cape Fox Lodge

Nov 7, 2009

The hotel was aewsome! Great views, friendly staff, very comfortable! We had to move rooms halfway through our stay, because we had to extend our trip, and when I thought I had lost my favorite watch,...more

Bar Harbor Restaurant

Oct 27, 2009

I was in Ketchikan for two weeks as the season ended. Bar Harbor was recommended to me on my first night in Ketchikan. I had the scallop linguine and it was right out of Italy. The owners are friendly...more

Oct 16, 2009

I did a lot of internet research on all our ports of call, and thought I would share what I learned. We docked in Ketchikan at 6:30 AM on Wednesday 8/24/09, We took the local bus at 7 AM out to Totem...more

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