Ketchikan is a shopper’s dream!
Just steps from the cruise ship docks, Ketchikan’s historic downtown area and nearby Creek Street house the biggest selection of fascinating specialty shops, boutiques and galleries in the 49th state. Unique offerings can also be found in shops adjacent to Ketchikan’s most popular attractions. Visitors will find a wide selection of grocery, liquor and convenience stores as well as hardware, sporting goods, automotive and camping supplies. Personal items, sundries and other necessities are readily available too. Ketchikan will satisfy even the most discriminating shopper.
During your visit, look for authentic Alaska native art featuring totem carvings and masks, hand-painted drums, rare cedar-bark baskets, ivory and jade carvings; Alaskan fine art including paintings, prints, sculptures, fine jewelry and glassware. In addition to one-of-a-kind treasures, you’ll find locally canned and smoked salmon and seafood items, historic maps and charts, antiques, Russian nesting dolls, a diverse selection of apparel, accessories, curio items, Alaskan themed toys, cameras and film supplies and other treasures.
Your guide to authentic Alaskan hand crafts
Shoppers desiring to purchase Alaskan handcrafts and products can be assured of authenticity by looking for the Made in Alaska, and Silver Hand symbols on items.
The Made in Alaska symbol indicates that a resident artist, craftsperson or manufacturer made the article in Alaska.
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The Made in Alaska symbol indicates that a resident artist, craftsperson or manufacturer made the article in Alaska. |
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The Silver Hand emblem guarantees that the article on which it appears was handcrafted by an Alaskan native. Wherever possible, art or craft items bearing the emblem have been made with Alaskan materials. |