Ward Lake Tours

Photo by Nicole Fielder
Photo by Nicole Fielder
When it's time to take a rest from the rigors of sightseeing, unwind in the sun at Ward Lake. Pack a picnic or your favorite book ... This is the place to switch to relax mode!

You'll soon see why this Revillagigedo Island body of water is popular with travelers. If you're looking for other things to see here, Creek Street, Dolly's House Museum, and Totem Bight State Park are in this area as well. They won't take long to get to from Ward Lake.

Popular places to visit

O Totem Bight State Historical Park é um parque estadual situado ao norte de Ketchikan. O parque tem uma grande coleção de totens e a replica da casa de um chefe. Alguns totens são originais e foram reparados. Outros são réplicas feitas por mestres de nações indígenas. #totem #ketchikan #alaska

Totem Bight State Park

You can take time to visit Totem Bight State Park during your travels to Ketchikan. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the fishing spots.

Totem Bight State Park
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
#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

Ward Lake Nature Trailhead

You can take time to visit Ward Lake Nature Trailhead during your travels to Ketchikan. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Ward Lake Nature Trailhead

Perseverance Trailhead

You can take time to visit Perseverance Trailhead during your travels to Ketchikan. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Perseverance Trailhead

Best Lodging Options Near Ward Lake

The Landing Hotel & Restaurant

The Landing Hotel & Restaurant

3 out of 5
3434 Tongass Ave Ketchikan AK
The Landing Hotel & Restaurant
Seaside Garden House Located Near The Marina.

Seaside Garden House Located Near The Marina.

Ketchikan AK
Seaside Garden House Located Near The Marina.
Ketchikan Apt - Walk to Refuge Cove Beach!

Ketchikan Apt - Walk to Refuge Cove Beach!

3 out of 5
Ketchikan AK
Ketchikan Apt - Walk to Refuge Cove Beach!
Nestled At the Top of two famous Totem pole Parks Enjoyable, comfortable house

Nestled At the Top of two famous Totem pole Parks Enjoyable, comfortable house

Ketchikan AK
Nestled At the Top of two famous Totem pole Parks Enjoyable, comfortable house
Stay by the Ocean by totems marinas

Stay by the Ocean by totems marinas

Ketchikan AK
Stay by the Ocean by totems marinas
Diamond House, cozy home in a park-like setting

Diamond House, cozy home in a park-like setting

Ketchikan AK
Diamond House, cozy home in a park-like setting
Two Bedroom Apartment with Vaulted Ceilings

Two Bedroom Apartment with Vaulted Ceilings

Ketchikan AK
Two Bedroom Apartment with Vaulted Ceilings
Ketchikan Northern Retreat - 3 Bedroom Apartment on Large Private Lot

Ketchikan Northern Retreat - 3 Bedroom Apartment on Large Private Lot

Ketchikan AK
Ketchikan Northern Retreat - 3 Bedroom Apartment on Large Private Lot
The Ketch Inn

The Ketch Inn

2.5 out of 5
4871 N Tongass Hwy Ketchikan AK
The Ketch Inn
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