Ketchikan Off The Beaten Path

Not Just Any Hotel – Only the Best Ketchikan Off The Beaten Path, Selected for You!

Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026
2 adults, 1 room
Find
Good (19)

Guard Island Lighthouse

Open year-round
Lighthouse
South Point Higgins Road
View map
Guard Island Lighthouse, located in Ketchikan, is a century-old beacon, known as Alaska's most accessible lighthouse.

Duration: 1-2 hours.

Free.

Good (880)

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Nature reserve
South Tongass Hwy
View map
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.

Duration: approx. 1-2 hours

$25

Good (135)

Tongass National Forest

Open 24 hours
Forest
View map
Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States. It features diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and miles of hiking trails.

Duration: approx. 2-3 hours

Free

Good (71)

Pennock Island

Open 24 hours
Island
View map
Pennock Island is a small island located near Ketchikan, Alaska. It offers beautiful views of the water and surrounding landscape, making it a peaceful spot for visitors and locals alike.

Duration: approx. 1-2 hours

Free

Good (20)

Revillagigedo Island

Sunrise-Sunset
Island
Orchard Lake
View map
Revillagigedo Island is a scenic part of Ketchikan in Alaska. It offers stunning views of nature and wildlife, making it a favorite spot for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.

Duration: approx. 2-3 hours

Free