Tongass Historical Museum has a unique collection of valuable artifacts, photography, and documents throwing a great deal of light on the historical past. Totem Heritage Center preserves 19th century totem poles and provides an opportunity to the native artisans to make an expansive study on the traditional art forms. A must-see is Misty Fiords National Monument. The fjords here were formed by large sized glaciers. The panoramic view of this place complemented by towering cliffs, crystal clear lakes, green valleys, and endless waterfalls, makes the location so unique. Other notable attractions of Ketchikan include Married Man’s Trail, Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, etc. Most of these places are within an easy reach of the various Ketchikan home rentals. The city of Thorne Bay is not far away from Ketchikan. Numerous vacationers target this city for a weekend getaway. For accommodation, one can rent excellent Thorne Bay vacation rentals and that too within a reasonable rate.

For a unique shopping experience, visit the historic downtown area and the nearby Creek Street that is replete with shops selling cedar-bark baskets, totem carvings, jade carvings, ivory items, sculptures, jewelry, and a lot of other goodies. The local restaurants are known for their amazing quality seafood, sandwiches, and salads other than a variety of traditional native foods. One of the ideal times to book Ketchikan Alaska vacation rentals is during the annual 'Blueberry Arts Festival'. It features numerous art and craft stalls, food stalls, games, and other live entertainment.