Southeast Alaska Discovery Center Tours

The entire family will have fun learning more about nature at Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Discover facts about animals and plants and ways you can help care for the environment.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when in Ketchikan. Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is an ideal place to begin here, but there are many other worthwhile attractions to enjoy. Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, Creek Street, and Dolly's House Museum are close to the place to learn about the environment and will top off your day nicely.

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#CreekStreet #Ketchikan #Alaska Creek Street is a historic area of Ketchikan. The street is actually a boardwalk mounted on a set of stakes that support the dwellings built on the water. Formerly it was the district of the red light of Ketchikan. The brothels were banned and closed in 1954. Now the street is a place with shops, galleries, totems and the museum of the House of Dolly. Creek Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. A Creek Street é uma área histórica de Ketchikan. A rua é na verdade um calçadão montado sobre um conjunto de estacas que sustentam as habitações construídas sobre a água .Antigamente era o distrito da luz vermelha de Ketchikan. Os bordeis foram proibidos e fechados em 1954. A partir daí a rua se transformou em um local com lojas, galerias, totens e o museu da Casa da Dolly. A Creek Street foi listada no Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos em 2014.

Creek Street

Learn about the local history of Ketchikan with a stop at Creek Street. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Creek Street
Creek Street runs along the back side of town and is the old "Redlight District". With it's boardwalks and original buildings, you'll feel like you are right back in the gold rush era.

Stedman–Thomas Historic District

You can learn about the history of Ketchikan with a trip to Stedman–Thomas Historic District. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Stedman–Thomas Historic District
Beautiful float plane tour! #AquaTrove

Misty Fiords National Monument

You can find out about the history of Ketchikan when you stop by Misty Fiords National Monument. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Misty Fiords National Monument
If only you could have heard this cub yelling for his mother. Thankfully, she was just under the limb and all was well when she climbed back up in his view.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

Enjoy an outing to Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary during your stay in Ketchikan. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the fishing spots.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
Ward Lake Recreation Area is perfect for a stroll around the lake or use the covered facilities for a small gathering.

Ward Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ward Lake during your travels in Ketchikan. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Ward Lake

Port of Ketchikan

Explore the waterfront in Ketchikan with a trip to Port of Ketchikan. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Port of Ketchikan

Best Lodging Options Near Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

Cape Fox Lodge

Cape Fox Lodge

2.5 out of 5
800 Venetia Ave, Ketchikan, AK
Cape Fox Lodge
The Landing Hotel & Restaurant

The Landing Hotel & Restaurant

3 out of 5
3434 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK
The Landing Hotel & Restaurant
The Inn at Creek Street

The Inn at Creek Street

2.5 out of 5
133 Stedman Street, Ketchikan, AK
The Inn at Creek Street
Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
326 Front St, Ketchikan, AK
Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Spacious 3-bedroom apartment in beautiful downtown Ketchikan

Spacious 3-bedroom apartment in beautiful downtown Ketchikan

Ketchikan
Spacious 3-bedroom apartment in beautiful downtown Ketchikan
Custom built home boasting views of Clover Passage

Custom built home boasting views of Clover Passage

Ketchikan
Custom built home boasting views of Clover Passage
Downtown Ketchikan /million Dollar View

Downtown Ketchikan /million Dollar View

Ketchikan
Downtown Ketchikan /million Dollar View
Custom Harborside Loft In the Heart of Ketchikan

Custom Harborside Loft In the Heart of Ketchikan

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Don't book a place, book an Alaskan Adventure on an 85 foot Super Yacht

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