Alaska Cruise Destination Profile
The Gulf of Alaska is an arm of the Pacific Ocean defined by the curve of the southern coast of Alaska, stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east.
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State of Alaska
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is a city in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States, the southeasternmost sizable city in Alaska. Located on Revillagigedo Island, 90 miles (145 km) north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia and 235 miles (378 km) south of Juneau, Alaska, Ketchikan has estimated population of 7,368 in 2010 within the city limits. Ketchikan's economy is based upon tourism and fishing and serves as both an air and marine transportation hub for southern Southeast Alaska.
Climate
Ketchikan has a climate greatly modified and moderated by its maritime location, featuring an oceanic climate which is likened to Scotland or Northern Ireland though with much more rain. Winters are cool but far milder than what its latitude alone may suggest. Summers are mild, as August's high averages 64.4 °F (18.0 °C).
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Things to do and see
Pick up a walking tour map and explore downtown attractions including historic Creek Street, Tongass Historical Museum, Southeast Alaska Discovery Center and unique local art galleries and shops.
Learn about Ketchikan’s historic lumberjack history at the fun Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show or spend the afternoon on a kayak trip, amphibious Duck Tour. Take an excursion boat or plane to the 2.3 million acre Misty Fjords National Monument with its majestic fjords or choose a half-day guided sport fishing trip. Ketchikan is known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" and has the world's largest collection of standing totem poles - located at three major locations: Saxman Village, Totem Bight, and the Totem Heritage Center.
Misty Fjords National Monument
National Monument and Wilderness Area administered by the US Department of Agriculture United States Forest Service 40 miles east of Ketchikan, Alaska, along the Inside Passage coast in extreme southeastern Alaska .
