Creek Street is a colorful boardwalk built over Ketchikan Creek. Once a red-light district, it now showcases arts and crafts shops housed in historic buildings.

Totem Bight State Historical Park showcases 14 restored totem poles and a traditional clan house. It highlights the cultural importance of totem carving, which was revived in the 1930s, and offers a beautiful view of Tongass Narrows.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary is a 40-acre wildlife reserve located at Herring Cove, 8 miles south of Ketchikan. Visitors can enjoy a naturalist-led walk, explore a raptor center, visit an old sawmill, and see a totem-carving house.

Saxman Native Village features 24 totem poles, each telling a different story from the Tlingit culture. This park offers a chance to learn about indigenous art and traditions in a beautiful setting.

The Totem Heritage Center showcases endangered 19th century totem poles from Tlingit and Haida villages. Visitors can see over a dozen historic poles demonstrating the rich artistic traditions of Native Alaskans.