I love Tongass trading co it's always been my go to shopping spot and to have the Carhart items…read moreloaded and various of items to pick from and not to expensive. Yes indeed good job guys and gals

We perused through many tourist shops in Ketchikan and this Tongass Trading Company was one of the…read morebigger stores near where the Ruby Princess was docked. It's a fairly big store, clean and organised. Sure, there are touristy goods available for sale but that is why I liked this store! They had a good variety of things that you need and things you didn't know you needed until you saw it here! Staff were nice and friendly, too!

I visited several stores here in Ketchikan looking for a puppet for my granddaughter. I found them…read morehere! Super cute moose, bear or otter. They also had t-shirts here for kids that were $5 each, made from 100% cotton and soft! Fast and efficient service too! Great place.

This tourist shop has a very good selection of goods. Their…read morechildren's section had something to satisfy most tastes. Lots of books and games. This is one of the larger shops at the south end of the port area, just north of the Xmas store. Their children's section prices here are pretty standard. You may get lucky and catch a sale. When there are six ships in port, this store might be a congested nightmare but we were there with only one ship that holds 2000 people so shopping here was a breeze with no waiting to pay for everything.

Fun just shop. Interesting stuff with a wide range of prices…read more Cool port stop in the way to an excursion from the ship. Good place to stop into if you need souvenirs, restock on anything for your travel, drug kit, sodas, and water and snacks.

Nice shop in Ketchigan Alaska, Near cruise ship pier. Short…read morewalk from dock I thought prices were reasonable for the area. Large selection of merchandise Shipping is available but somewhat expensive The staff was friendly I had no problem with employees here, answered my questions Got a couple of items on clearance and saved some money, merchandise is of good quality for the price. I do recommend this business

If you are on a cruise or in the area for another reason, Id recommend visiting this place. The…read moreshopping complex this shop is located in has a lot of things to check out. This shop in particular has some decent prices, neatly organized, and with some of the best prices we saw while cruising through Alaska.

This is a souvenir shop by berth 1. If you can think it, you can probably find it here. A lot of…read morethe brands and items can be found at the other stores around Ketchikan, with prices being both better and worse an the other stores as well. In other words, don't expect lower prices just because it has the word "outlet" in the name.

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.

very good prices, good selection of tourist items. beautiful jewelry counter with Monarch Jewelers.read more

This is one of the larger junk tourist shops right by the cruise ship docks in Ketchikan. They sell…read morea ton of crap that's made in China, so buyer beware. Some of the goods are local, but not many, and you'll pay a nice markup due to the shop's easily accessed location. The shop is large, clean, spacious, and well organized. This could easily be your one-stop-shop if you're looking for Alaska souvenirs. They have keychains, shot glasses, t-shirts, stuffed animals, tote bags, rain gear, snacks and sweets and more. Sockeye Sam's also has the largest selection of raincoats, umbrellas, and sweatshirts, all staples that a lot of cruisers often forget to pack. I appreciate that the store sells various sundries (Advil, bandaids, etc.) and small toiletries, too. If you're arriving in Ketchikan via cruise ship, you will walk right by this store. They pretty much have everything you need to take goodies to the folks back home. Pro tip: visit a local grocery store if you want to find really cool Alaska souvenirs. I've purchased locally made hot sauces, candies, and other goodies for a fraction of the price that they're sold for in tourist stores like these.

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.

Fantastic Experience at The Rain Barrel! Stopped into The Rain Barrel after checking out a few…read moreother shops and immediately felt the difference--no pressure, just great service. The sales associate was fantastic. She read us perfectly, let us browse, and only stepped in when it made sense. Ended up buying a beautiful custom gold ring with a stunning quartz crystal and gold veining running through it, plus matching diamonds on the sides--my birthstone. My fiancée also got a gorgeous matching quartz pendant with diamonds. Both pieces are absolutely beautiful and we love them. Highly recommend this place. Great staff, beautiful work, zero pressure. Five stars all the way.

I was looking for a well made Native American design wallet. The cashier referred me to a wallet…read moreher husband has had for 10 years. It's looks great!