Tony & Tyler
Things To Do
Creek Street
Creek Street and Downtown Ketchikan are within walking distance from Cape Fox Lodge, and New York Hotel. Creek Street has a rich and saucy history associated with it. Fish and men went up this creek to spawn in the 1920's. Walking distance from Cape Fox Hotel and New York Hotel Properties.
Tongass Historical Museum
Wonderful exhibits! Absolutely worth a visit. Walking distance from Cape Fox Hotel and New York Hotel Properties.
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
Very fun way to learn about local flora and fauna. Highly recommend to visitors. Walking distance from Cape Fox Hotel and New York Hotel Properties. FREE October-March!
Rainbird Hiking Trail
Park in the college parking lot and look for the trailhead signs. Use AllTrails app to find more information about this and other trails. This is a medium effort out and back trail that is close to town and has a narrow and sometimes untended trail with some ups and downs.
Ketchikan Hiking Trails
Ask us for hiking recommendations or download the app "Alltrails" to find a great list of the local hiking trails. There's something for everyone, easily more than a dozen trails in Ketchikan.
Whale watching
If you have Facebook, you can request to be added to the whale spotter Ketchikan group. This is where people post when they see whales from shore. Typically they tell you a location (could be local knowledge landmarks so don't hesitate to ask us), and the direction the whales were traveling so that other potential whale spotters can anticipate where they might be headed to. Good idea to bring your binoculars with you if you have a good pair. Humpbacks and Killer Whales will be around in October. Photo above of Phoenix, a local whale that sticks around and bubble net feeds (google it if you haven't heard of it) in October and November. Photo by Cindy Balzer in the Facebook group. Article from 2020: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/12/humpback-whale-phoenix-boosts-spirits-in-struggling-alaska-town?fbclid=IwAR2Gj7X_5bgYB_Cq0ylsxfcgPoED0EHI-cWJxDK7jWd7ngS4p7lEUiXIkY4
Totem Bight State Historical Park
This is a wonderful place to see totem poles and have a good chance to see a whale! Easy hike and beautiful vistas.
Herring Cove
Great place to see bears and the end of the salmon spawn.
Ward Lake Nature Trailhead
This is a really beautiful and easy hike around Ward Lake. Car needed to access the area.
New York Cafe
This is one of our favorite restaurants in town. The owners are incredible people and the food is inventive and delicious. Their breakfasts and brunches are great, so are their dinners. Highly recommend.
SeaWind Aviation
This company has 1 hour flight seeing tours available for groups of 6. Each seat is $275. Let Tyler know if you are interested! Weather dependent.
Saxman Totem Park
One of the largest collections of totems. Saxman is a small native village, about 5 miles South of downtown Ketchikan. Drive out Tongass Rd with the water on your RIGHT and you will be heading South. You can also see the beautiful clan house there.
Ketchikan winter businesses
Restaurants and shops within walking distance of Cape Fox/downtown: New York Cafe, Chinook and Co, Studio 11, New Bead Shop Joyful Creations, Fish Creek Company, Alaska Eagle Arts, Out to Sea Expedition Company, Potlatch Bar, SoHo Coho, Creek St. Cabaret, The Artery, Fabulous Fiber Arts, Parnassus Books, City Museum, Bawden Street Brewery, Chicos, Tongass Business Center, Local Grounds Coffee Shop, Polar Treats, Sushi Harbor, Alaska Crepe Shop, Pioneer Cafe, Tom's Treasures, Gold Rush, New China, Asylum Bar, Arctic Bar, First City Players, Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council, Gross Alaska Movie Theater, Scanlon's, RainCountry Nutrition, Forget Me Not Chocolates, KetchiCandies, Old Ache, Niblicks, Tap House 108, Uncharted Alaska Distillery, Tongass Trading Company, Fish House, Fat Stans, The Outlet Store, Whale's Tail Quilt Shop, Sourdough Bar, Totem Bar, Annabelle's, Alaska Coffee House, Gateway Games, Burger Queen, Bush Pilots Lounge, Crazy Wolf Studios and The Captains Lady.