After a tour to the Saxman House, a totem pole workshop and an explanation of the totem poles…read morenearby, the store was an opportunity to use the restroom and shop. I purchased a formline whale sticker to stick on my Earthwell water bottle. There was clothing, house goods, jewelry and much more. Review #72 of 100 in 2023.

Our Alaskan cruise trip headed to Ketchikan,Alaska a beautiful city with a great view water and…read morefishing boats. We went on a tour to visit the Saxman Tribal house just not far away from Ketchikan. The Saxman Tribal are Native Alaskans who living these lands for many years. First they brought the group to their Tribal house they preform a dances and tell us stories about the people and their craving skills their totem are amazing and beautiful hand made from the bottom to the top. After the shop we to the gift they amazing items including native craftworks.

Great spot for tourist swag! We stopped in and found a beautiful hand-painted Christmas ornament…read more Friendly staff and a fun little shop to browse while in Ketchikan. My daughter was laughing that somehow Star Wars art is a thing here! The world of Star Wars spans the galaxy.

I was there on a cruise ship looking for jade from Alaska. They had a great selection at a fair…read moreprice. Purchase a 3 piece set earrings, braclet and necklace.

Date of visit: July 19, 2025…read more We stopped here while visiting Ketchikan on a Disney cruise and spent quite a bit of time in this store, stocking up on Alaskan souvenirs! They have a little bit of everything from stickers and pins to shirts and toys. The store is surprisingly large, so make sure you plan enough time and make a list so you don't go crazy with your purchases. Friendly staff and a banging soundtrack just added to the great vibe we got here.

The Owner went out of her way to help us. We bought $150 worth of merchandise that she shipped to…read moreour home for a Reasonable Cost. She was Friendly, Professional and Hardworking. We were in a hurry, because we decided to go to Creek Street at the Last Minute. She was also sensitive and receptive about us running out of time. We also saw Salmon swimming upstream close to each other in the creek while standing on the bridge.

From the owner: Locally owned and operated for 28 years. Quality gifts and apparel for yourself, family, and…read morefriends. Shop in the picturesque setting of historic Creek St. See salmon, seals , eagles and sometimes a bear from our back deck. Thank you for supporting locally owned businesses.

Terrific coffee spot near Creek Street. Stopped in to grab an Orange Cream Dream Americano and an…read moreaffogato. Not sure what magic is in the orange foam, but will be dreaming of it! I need to recreate this. Absolutely amazing. The affogato was also tasty. Great coffee house vibes with lots of retail available too. Some very sweet treats inside. Nice employees. If walked past it again would have ordered another Orange Dream!

Bootlegger's doesn't just sell coffee. It takes coffee personally…read more Everything here feels intentional. The drinks, the aesthetic, the baristas... this is clearly a shop built by people who spend a lot of time thinking about coffee. It was so good, I came back twice in the same day. Treat yo self! If you're into creative coffee drinks, this place belongs on your Ketchikan itinerary. The Honeycomb Latte was fantastic. The honey was present without turning the drink into liquid candy, letting the espresso still do the heavy lifting. I also tried the Black Sesame Latte, which was really good, but if the Honeycomb Latte is on the menu, I'm ordering it every time. The café itself has tons of character. Cozy, historic, and very Ketchikan. It feels authentic rather than manufactured. The baristas know their craft and are happy to help if you're staring at the menu pretending you know what you want. Bonus: the cafe is just steps away from Alaska Crêpe Co.. Hit the crêpe shop first, then grab your coffee here. Or vice versa. This isn't a review, it's an itinerary.

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.

A lovely, quaint little boutique in Ketchikan. They have a great, unique selection of souvenirs and…read morelocal gifts that are a nice change of pace from the massive, generic cruise port shops. I ended up picking up several items to bring home. The woman who helped us was very pleasant. I also love her cute dog. It is a wonderful place to look around and find great mementos from your trip.

What a wonderful souvenir and gift shop! From small bookmarks to large works of art, you'll find…read moresomething in your price range. We found two half price tees (beautifully embroidered for Ketchikan) and a leather wallet. The owner is a delightful woman: pleasant and efficient. Be sure to stop in, look around, and buy something. Or just say hello.

This was our first visit here in Ketchikan. I stopped in for a quick look and found the cutest…read morethings!! I fell in Love with the locally made whales made from recycled clothing!! So cute!! So creative!! I just had to have one, so I purchased one. I also bought some locally made soaps . There is a wide variety of options and scents. I purchased orange and cloves. Items are pricey but worth it.

A place to get toys, kitchen towels, cards, soap and the like as gifts or souvenirs while wandering…read morearound Ketchikan. Friendly employees and a happy, bright shop.