Many kinds of shops exist in the downtown area, including museums, galleries, souvenir & jewelry stores and many fine restaurants.
Several galleries specialize in native-design art. Consider some of the strikingly executed carvings or baskets, or if you're on a more modest budget, a print.
Crazy Wolf Studio, . This shop has a fine collection of hand carved masks and other art by Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian carvers. �
Carver at the Creek, harbor end of Creek Street, . Fine carvings at premium prices. �
Eagle Spirit Gallery. Less focused on Southeast Alaska - sells artifacts from throughout the state �
Marvin Oliver, . Sells native design prints and sculptures featuring bold colors and unusual materials. �
Ketchikan's art scene isn't limited to native art, however. The town's scenic location and active participation-friendly art community have attracted artists working in a number of media. Local photographers offer some remarkable photos of the area's scenic wonders -- be sure to save some time to actually see the wonders, though and not just their photos. Other artists work in a variety of media; many are influenced by local scenery and/or wildlife. Excellent work can be found throughout a price range which can accommodate almost any budget.
Soho Coho, (in the historic Star Building at the upper end of Creek Street), . A popular local gallery that sells modestly priced artwork by several local artists and does a brisk trade in whimsical fish-themed T-shirts designed by gallery owner Ray Troll. �
Parnassus Books, upstairs in the historic Star Building at the upper end of Creek Street, . Locally owned and well stocked with the works of Alaska authors and books on the history, flora, and fauna of Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska. �
Everyday Alaskan Gifts, 405 Dock St, ☎ 907-617-0758, . 9AM-6PM. Local all Alaskan products store. �
Baranof Skiff Excursions, 5 Salmon Landing, Suite 210 (Located next to The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show), ☎ 907-225-4055. Book a half or full day fishing charter with Baranof Skiff Excursions, located in the heart of downtown Ketchikan. We offer salmon, halibut, and bottomfishing excursions May through September. call for pricing. �
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