Ketchikan

Ketchikan is a diverse community, located  679 miles north of Seattle and 235 miles south of Juneau.  It covers just 3 sq. miles of land and 0.8 sq. mile of water, and has a temperate maritime climate, with summer temperatures ranging from 51 to 65 degrees, and winter temps between 29 to 39 degrees.  You can only reach Ketchikan by air or water, there is no road that connects the community road system from the main land. Ketchikan averages 162 inches (13.5 feet) of precipitation annually, including 32 inches of snowfall. Tongass and Cape Fox Tlingits have long used Ketchikan Creek as a fish camp which they called "kitschk-hin," meaning creek of the "thundering wings of an eagle."  The largest collection of totem poles in the world can be  found here at Totem Bight State Historical Park, Saxman Native Village, and the Totem Heritage Center Museum.  The local economy is supported by a large fishing fleet, fish processing facilities, timber, wood products manufacturing and, of course, tourism.  Over 480 cruise ships dock in Ketchikan each summer, bringing over 300,000 annual visitors.

Step Back into Time at This Bed and Breakfast

Absorb the history in this beautiful Gold Rush Ketchikan era home, with a magnificent grand parlor, beautiful guest rooms, and unequaled surrounding beauty.  Every guest room, each with it's own private bath, is lovingly endowed with it's own special character, and exudes comfort and warmth, with hand-made quilts and down comforters on ample queen size beds. Guests converge in the common dining area each morning for a true Alaskan gourmet breakfast, featuring fresh ground coffee, fresh fruit, juice, and home-made baked goods. In addition evening snacks are provided.    Weekly and monthly rates available. Ask for BBH

Kick Back and Relax by the Water 

Located on picturesque George Inlet, this peaceful getaway will be your home away from home.  Amenities include a private entrance color cable TV, VCR, stereo, microwave, dishwasher, full bath, laundry facilities,  queen bed, sofa sleeper, and continental breakfast.   Two night minimum. Ask about WHB

Have a Home Away from Home 

Stay at this charming and welcoming bed and breakfast just 2 miles from beautiful downtown Ketchikan, and you'll feel right at home.  That's because you'll have a lovely, fully equipped apartment suite all to yourself.  You'll find a fully equipped kitchen, private bath, living room and queen bedroom, with private entrance on the ground level of this home.  A queen size sleeper sofa and available rollaway bed can accommodate extra quests.  Other amenities include TV/VCR and private phone.  A lovely continental breakfast is served to your suite each morning between 7am and 10am.  Minimum two night stay required.   Winter rates available. Ask about CBB

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With This View, How Can You Close Your Eyes to Sleep? 

This impressive bed and breakfast promises every room has an incredible view of the Tongass Narrows. This area is home to a huge concentration of bald eagles;  watch in awe as they dive and soar overhead all day long.  Don't forget your camera and plenty of film! Guest rooms are more than roomy, with vaulted ceilings, are delightfully decorated, have an open, airy feel and are complete with private entrance and private bath, refrigerator, coffee maker, patio, Cable TV, phone, and a continental breakfast each morning of your stay.  Multi night stay and winter rates are available. Ask for EHB

Ocean Shores, Secluded Beach, Homey Comforts  

Perched on a hillside overlooking Tongass Narrows and Annette Island, this charming home boasts the sights of spectacular sunrises and the peaceful sounds of the ocean. Guests will want to stay forever in this two-bedroom suite, ( one queen and one double ), with it's large deck, fully equipped kitchen, private entrance, wood stove, cable TV/VCR, internet access, telephone, washer/dryer, and a secluded beach!    All of the comforts of home are here in this peaceful country setting.  Fresh baked goodies are provided each morning to compliment the self served continental breakfast.  Children welcome, pets only on approval.  Ask about LSS

Stay at a Nantucket Inn on a Bluff

                     
Look for the Copper Whale atop the cupola as you approach this very charming Inn.  You'll be thrilled with your very own thousand square foot private luxury suite, situated three flights up on top of a 165 foot bluff in the heart of Historic Ketchikan.  Complete with a full kitchen, a 20'x24' deck and spectacular views of the Tongass National Forest, Dear Mountain and Tongass Narrows.    Winter rates available, call for details. Ask for NHX

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Homer Travel & Tours
126 W. Pioneer Ave #4, Homer, Alaska 99603
907-235-7751 1-800-478-7751
907-235-2587 (Fax)
Email: homertravel@homertravel.net