jmpiterniak Posted May 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hi, we have 8 hours in Ketchikan and want to hit Creek Street and some totems. Seems there are two totem parks: one 10 miles north of town, and Saxman 8 miles south of town. Which would you recommend and how would we best get there? Ideas/feedback greatly appreciated! Thank you! JoAnne:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VennDiagram Posted May 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2017 There is public transit in Ketchikan. Here http://www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us/DocumentCenter/View/2318 Also search this forum, I recall (vaguely) that the buses can be filled quickly, and there are other bus stops you can walk to, to catch them. There are several posts about that. If I have time later and you haven't had any success finding the info here, I will try to search :) The one north of town is Totem Bight.... knowing the name will help with searching/planning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpiterniak Posted May 23, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thank you!!! Will dig around some...love travel research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted May 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Totem Bight is about 10 miles north of town but Saxman is only 3 miles south. Haven't been to Saxman but Totem Bight is wonderful; not only the displays but its location where you can walk along a rain forest trail and enjoy waterfront views. A 3rd totem location is Potlach park which is next door to Totem Bight. A 4th collection is the Totem Heritage Center, in town. There are also totems scattered throughout Ketchikan. Info and directions to the various locations in this link ( a walking tour map): http://www.experienceketchikan.com/things-to-do-in-alaska.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpiterniak Posted May 24, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Totem Bight is about 10 miles north of town but Saxman is only 3 miles south.Haven't been to Saxman but Totem Bight is wonderful; not only the displays but its location where you can walk along a rain forest trail and enjoy waterfront views. A 3rd totem location is Potlach park which is next door to Totem Bight. A 4th collection is the Totem Heritage Center, in town. There are also totems scattered throughout Ketchikan. Info and directions to the various locations in this link ( a walking tour map): http://www.experienceketchikan.com/things-to-do-in-alaska.html This is exactly what I was looking for! Bookmarked on my phone and I'll probably print as well. Thank you! We may book a tour on the day we get there depending on weather...would be happy with any of the parks from the sound of it. JoAnne :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipsandDipper Posted May 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2017 It was pouring rain on one of our visits to Ketchikan so our kayak excursion was cancelled. I just got off the shop and bought a ticket on the dock for a bus tour that stopped at Saxman. They told us about the various totems and it was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Brasher Posted June 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I also liked Totem Bight--such a pretty setting, plus beautiful totems and lots of information about them--and it's easy to get to by bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSF Cruiser Posted June 5, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I prefer Totem Bight, mainly because of the location - right on the water, and how the totems are displayed. If you rent a car, you can easily do both totem parks, plus other things of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeoples4 Posted June 8, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Totem Bight is our favorite! We take the city bus there for like $4 round trip (it used to be $1 each way)! I believe it is the silver line. Drivers and locals are very friendly and you get dropped off and picked up right near the park. After exploring the totems and other exhibits, we take our lunch (brought with us) and enjoy the shoreline. It is a beautiful location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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