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.

Things to do

3 Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Wild Wolf Tours

$125

per adult

Ketchikan Duck Tour

$75

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

2 Hour Alaska Rainforest Walk and Totem Park Small Group Tour

$95

per adult

Waterfront Shuttle Downtown Ketchikan to Ward Cove

$74

per adult

Seamax Alaska 4D Immersive Film Experience in Ketchikan

Seamax 4D Immersive Film Experience in Ketchikan

$59

per adult

Small-Group Zodiac Wilderness Adventure from Ketchikan

Alaska Boatman Adventure with Southeast Exposure

$179

per adult

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My Place Hotel - Ketchikan, AK

$1,045

per person

Oct 1 - Oct 4

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Eureka (ACV) to Ketchikan (KTN)

8.4/10 Very Good! (221 reviews)

Great location near the airport and a grocery store, which made the stay very convenient. The hotel was clean, and the amenities provided everything I needed for a comfortable visit. Overall, it was a pleasant and practical place to stay.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

$1,356

per person

Sep 15 - Sep 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Ketchikan (KTN)

7.4/10 Good! (652 reviews)

It was under construction but everything was fine according to the local ranges around it at the time

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

The Landing Hotel & Restaurant

$1,055

per person

Oct 1 - Oct 4

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Eureka (ACV) to Ketchikan (KTN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (767 reviews)

Great location, great pillows, unbelievable diner. However, the rooms are hotter than the surface of the sun and there is no AC. We were unable to sleep both nights we stayed there due to it being over 95 degrees in our room.

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

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Tours & day trips

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Ketchikan All In One

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Adventure & outdoor

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3 Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Wild Wolf Tours

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Private & custom tours

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Ketchikan: Alaska Native Cultural and Scenic Shore Excursion

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Cruises & boat tours

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Ketchikan Duck Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Alaska Crab Feast

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Ward Lake

9.2/10 (46 reviews)

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.

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