This is a great market. There are lots of items in the store as they do their best job to keep the…read moreshelves stocked, not easy in south Alaska. I buy produce, cooked food, spices. It is a nicer store than the Safeway. The connected deli and coffee shop allow sit down and take out eating options sandwiches to pasta to chicken pork dishes. Market is clean and organized and the workers are in general pretty helpful. I got some great watermelon here! Even some discounted Tropicana orange juice since it near its expiration date but last easily for me to finish!

Produce is generally better, though more expensive, than Safeway, and floor staff are great…read more Manager really needs training in customer service; treats customers in a punitive, military-esque manner.

If you look closely at your cruise ship contract, you might note a subsection that says, "All…read morepassengers will be expected, upon arrival in Ketchikan, to emulate local salmon and travel upstream to Creek Street." (Spawning is optional since prostitution was outlawed there in the 1950s. Yes, the 1950s. I know.) You will pass all kinds of worthy shops selling local goods on the way, but try to leave a little shine on your Visa card for Sam McGee's. Of all the shops we stepped in and out of between the furthest berth at the dock and Creek Street (and I think mean ALL the shops), this was the most attractive and fun with a selection varied enough that I ran out of energy to point at stuff. One of the advantages of Sam McGee's is the layout. With multiple entrance and exit points, you can move through the store and linger at displays instead of shoving your way in then craning your neck around other visitors. (There were three ships in port that day.) Especially attractive is the back verandah (again, with two exits) where you can leisurely stand and look over the creek. There's even enough room to step aside for a phone call. ("Dad! I'm calling from ALASKA!" Those of you born back when long distance was a thing saved for calling grandma on her birthday can appreciate this.) The wares themselves are not much different than what you will find elsewhere in town, although it's a lovely problem to have to choose between so many different brands of salmonberry jam. Luckily the store had a tasting cart set up, so we were able to make an informed decision and not just give in to my first impulse, which was to grab every adorable little jelly, cookie cutter, or knicknack and scream "PRECIOUSSSSS!" Seriously, this shop is as cute as can be, with the train running along the ceiling and the vintage gold rush-era glass bottles (for sale!) and who knows how many other things I missed while trying to choose the perfect mustard. (We went with ginger birch Moosetard.) Oh, and if you missed the Glacier Silt Soap shack while in Juneau, you can get it and many other local soaps here, although my husband was trying to steer me away from the display so I can't report further on this. (Probably because the Glacier Silt Soap shack in Juneau went into extended operating hours when I visited. I have a wee fondness for the suds.) (I did have one criticism about Sam McGee's, but then I looked at the map and saw that what I thought was the mineral "area" of the shop is actually a different store entirely; it's just connected to Sam McGee's. Anyway, beware of the very pretty gold leaf sold in bottles at the adjacent shop. They look like nice Alaskan souvenirs, but the gold actually comes from Brazil. Pft.) I know Sam McGee's is "just" a souvenir shop, but it's an attractive, fun place that sells just about every goodie you might want except for T-shirts and possibly salmon. (For T-shirts, there is the rest of Creek Street. For salmon, there is the rest of Ketchikan.) They even have a corner just for dog lovers, and be sure to note the many signs reminding you of how easy it is to ship stuff home. (In other words, don't be like us and remember those signs after being pulled over by the TSA at the airport. I'm pretty sure Sam McGee's would've cut us a better deal than twenty bucks' worth of panicked FedEx from the airport all because I forgot it was 2012.)

I went here with my grandma to buy a souvenir. There was a shop dog roaming around inside unleashed…read moreand came up to me and sniffed my leg. I lowered my hand down for it to smell me and it BIT MY HAND and started barking loudly. Don't have an animal in your shop if it's not friendly. Imagine if that were to happen to an unsuspecting child. Completely disappointed in that shop.

I was amazed at how quickly my order came to me!! Excellent…read moreservice. I didn't know how long it would take. Wow! Quick!!! Thank you all!!

Tour guide recommended to check this place out. You can tel it's locally owned, they were packaging…read morestuff while we were looking in the store. I really like how they have everything so neatly placed and the "aesthetic". They had samples with of their salmon on rjtz crackers and it was really really good. The cashier was really friendly too and was attentive.

Fish from Trish always has fresh or wonderfully frozen seafood! My family and I are always happy…read morewith everything we receive. The crab, salmon, halibut, scallops,smoked bellies, shrimp and more! Friendly friendly folks are so helpful and just walking in makes you smile! Everything is displayed so nicely, you will probably end up buying a little extra something you hadn't planned on. I usually do!

The best in the west!! Do you want Alaskan fish or crab legs ? Call Alex at Fish from Trish she…read morewill ship it to you UPS and you'll be enjoying that fresh taste two days later. We just had the Salmon last night. It' must have been flash frozen just hours after being caught. You cannot get a better piece of salmon...

We've become locals since we've first tried the chocolate here a couple years ago. Our family used…read moreto be regulars at Ketchicandies, but since changing owners multiple times, they weren't consistent enough for us anymore. We haven't had any issues or disappointments at Forget-Me-Not Chocolates. The inside is very cute and artsy. There's a large selection of homemade chocolate products, ranging from barks to truffles. Our favorites are the chocolate covered gummies and the limited chocolate bars. The price is a little spendier, but definitely worth the quality of products and the friendly service. Whether you're local or just here for a few hours on a cruise, Forget-Me-Not Chocolates is a must try in Ketchikan.

A beautifully decorated space with emphasis on the main attraction, chocolate. Met and spoke with…read morethe owner who graciously walked us through all the chocolate offerings for purchase and even brought out from the back some freshly made chocolate creations. My favorite, Dark Chocolate Caramels with sea salt. If ever in Ketchikan, do yourself a favor and stop in at Forget me Not Chocolates, it made my day, might do the same for you.

Super cute store! My little one loved to shop around. She got some candy and loved the little…read morevending machine in the front. The vibe is right with the rainbow bubble machine and music at the entrance.

You will not have a hard time finding something in this cute little candy shop for yourself or as a…read moregift. They have all the things! Nice service. We got 2 Duck Fart chocolates that were good and a dark chocolate pecan Carmel thing that was great! Would go back again.

Ice cream was amazing and bartender was super nice. Would def come back on any trip hereread more

Avery and Tyler are the bomb! Great atmosphere and service! The ciders and wine were a little too…read moresweet for my liking especially after coming from a distillery. A must stop to try off the ship!

We did a tour of the farm and it was amazing! So informative and fun. Makes you really appreciate…read morehow much goes into the process. I now know starfish are evil oyster killers! :-) The oysters at the bar at the end of the tour were absolutely amazing.

Our family was coming in from our NCL cruise and I knew I wanted to support local with our…read moreexperience. My husband and I are avid oyster lovers and when I saw this as an excursion choice I knew we had to go! Pick-up from the dock was easy and since we were the first tour, it was just us and one other person! Everyone from our driver, the capt, and staff at Hump Island were so welcoming, friendly, and informative about the area. With our group being so small, it felt more intimate and enjoyable. Our boat ride was great to and from Hump Island because our captain made sure to show us around and we were able to catch glimpses of bald eagles and whales! Once we arrived to Hump Island Oyster Co we were greeted and given such detail about the process at the farm. Our kids got to enjoy their touch tank and even spotted some jellyfish! Once upstairs, we enjoyed raw and charbroiled oysters along with some amazing salsas and sauces. The whole experience reminded my husband and I of that of wine tasting, but with oysters. Conversation flowed and the laid back atmosphere was comfortable and enjoyable. It was magical being in this part of Alaska and enjoying fresh oysters shucked right in front of us and grown right there. Thank you, Hump Island Oyster Co! We look forward to making our way back in the future and can't recommend this tour enough to others on cruises or visiting Ketchikan!