8/3/2023 0 Comments Ketchikan port map![]() Friendly attendants - residents who are, naturally, the biggest fans of this incredible area - are eager to answer visitors' questions. Trail of '98 Museum: A hidden little gem, the Trail of '98 Museum displays a well-presented, surprisingly comprehensive collection of antiques and artifacts of the Gold Rush. Watch the free film "Days of Adventure/Dream of Gold" while you wait for your tour to start. Historic District walking tour: Stop at the National Historical Park Visitor Center at the corner of Second Street and Broadway to sign up for the free walking tour of the Historic District led by a National Park Service ranger. Related: Alaska Cruisetours: 6 Things You Need to Know Gunalcheesh! (You're welcome.) Spend $10 per person in the gift shop or restaurant, and that's your tram ticket down. In the Chilkat Theater, you can see a short free film on Tlingit history and culture, and get a free mini lesson in the Tlingit language. After burning off the previous day's buffets, take in expansive views of Juneau and Gastineau Channel and visit a live bald eagle display. You should allow about two hours to make your way up the 1,800 feet, but it's a lush, well-traveled trail with spots to rest along the way. What savvy, reasonably fit visitors with appropriate shoes do is hike to the top. Mount Roberts hike: Sure, you can take the Mount Roberts Tramway, but that will run you $35 each ($18 for kids). Admission is $5 for adults, and free for kids ages 12 and younger. The environment inspires many questions from visitors luckily, the docents really know their stuff. There's also a re-created mining tunnel, and a 3D glass map of the different levels of mining shafts. You'll also see the electric locomotives and rail cars that hauled both miners and ore. Last Chance Mining Museum: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Alaska Gold Rush Properties, the Last Chance Mining Museum has one of the world's largest air compressors and other industrial artifacts used in hard rock gold mining. The 25 local artists create, show off and sell, if you like, their handiwork on the first floor of the downtown Senate Building. Juneau Artists Gallery: A range of artistic media, including beadwork, photography and etchings, are part of the changing displays at the cooperatively owned and operated Juneau Artists Gallery. Related: Top 10 British Touches on the Island of Bermuda The gallery hosts 10 exhibits each year, showcasing the best up-and-coming talent in designated Solo, Group, Invitational and Open Call shows, as well as traveling exhibits. ![]() Main Street Gallery: Operated by Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council, the Main Street Gallery has a new exhibit every month. At the Visitor Information Center, you can take advantage of the Ketchikan Volunteer & Rescue Squad's SPOT program, which loans out complimentary GPS locator beacons and hiking trail maps free of charge (though a donation of any amount is always appreciated). Or download KETCHicons, a free app that includes a map denoting two dozen points of interest, from totem poles to historic landmarks and public art. Numbered signs at designated stops indicate additional information is available in the brochure. Walking tours and hikes: Pick up a free map of the Ketchikan walking tour at one of the Visitor Information Centers at cruise ship berths 2 and 3. Hop-on, hop-off shuttle: There's a free hop-on, hop-off shuttle between cruise ship berths 1-4 and to several locations in town every 20 minutes. ![]()
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