Did I just pick up a pot of paint during my cruise stop? Yes I did…read more Super friendly staff. Seems like a really nice LGS.

I really wanted to like this place -- the owners seem genuinely kind and welcoming. Unfortunately,…read moremy experience with the manager on duty was disappointing. They came across as dismissive and rude, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable. The store has a solid selection overall, but they're often out of recent Magic: The Gathering sets, which can be frustrating for regular players. While some of the patrons are friendly, there are a few individuals who create a hostile and uncomfortable environment toward certain customers, and management does nothing to address it. It's disheartening to see that kind of behavior tolerated. This could be one of the best game stores in the area if management took professionalism and inclusivity seriously -- but until that happens, I can't recommend it.

Oh man. Not my cup of tea but this place has everything one could want for animal hides and…read moretaxidermied animals. Giant pile of reindeer hides caught my eye by the front door. Also the stuffed wolf that latched onto my hand and wouldn't let go. Vegetarians and human rights activists should stay out and hunters and lovers of fur, run inside and spend a paycheck.

I really loved Ketchikan. It might just be my favorite city in Alaska (not that I've seen them…read moreall.) And I really loved this taxidermy shop. I've now been in a fair number of taxidermy and related oddity shops (don't ask) -- enough to recognize a good one when I see it. Wow. This store had an amazing selection of creatures - mostly real taxidermy (I don't recall a lot of rogue taxidermy, but I think there may have been a few.) This store also sold some hides. It also had a nice selection of smaller items, ranging from unique cards to dreamweavers to other oddities, like coon picks (google that!) This store is definitely worth a stop while you're in Ketchikan - and allow yourself at least 30 minutes to visit - it's a good-sized shop with a lot worth seeing.

Just what I wanted in this shop. They lots of amber pieces and loads of matrioshka sets . I had…read morekicked myself for not buying these things on a trip to Russia. Here they were. So happy with my purchases.

With a name like Czars Treasures (no apostrophe? really?) I had to go in. Even though Ketchikan is…read moresouvenir shopped up the ass, this one stood out only because of the large variety of Russian themed goods. They had a sizable collection of nested dolls. However, although they had miniature replicas of St. Basil's Cathedral and Russian Christmas ornaments, they weren't as nice as places I found in Juneau and Sitka. Yay! My first Alaska review!

Had a wonderful time with the owners. Purchased six packs of baseball cards and pulled three…read moreautos. Great place to open a pack and relax. Good time thank you!!!

Whale's Tail had a very convenient location to the cruise ships, and a lovely selection of fabric,…read morewith a large selection of fabric you would only find in Alaska. Overall, it was a pretty small shop and didn't have much in the way of patterns or kits. I ended up buying a couple of panels and fabric to go with it. There weren't many examples of finished products and some of the examples that up were out of stock. Cute place, and definitely worth a stop if you are looking for some different fabrics.

Arrived on Saturday in mid-May from cruise port. Although Yelp says their schedule is open, it…read moreclearly was not. Mail dropped on other side of gate and boxes (for other shops nearby) stacked in front of store making it look like the shop isn't open for several days or weeks. Unknown if they are only opened during high cruising season. Looking through the gate and windows, it looks like they have plenty of space for customers to browse but only having a limited view, fabrics on display looked like fabrics I could buy near home. Not the kind of store I was hoping for. Owner: Please confirm days/hours of operation. Also have signage posted at entrance if closed for season.

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!

Note: Rain Barrel has moved across the street. Still the same friendly helpful family and the…read moreunique Alaskan jewelry and souvenirs. Make sure you look for them at their new location.

One very impressive shop is on the corner of the famous Creek street…read more The shop is uniquely Alaska. Everything I looked through was actually made here with materials farmed here. I didn't mind a higher price knowing it helped sustain the Alaskan economy. Mrs. E. found plenty of clever uses of metal, wood, glass and fabric. That is to say she managed to drop $150 in the shop. This is the only place in town that I could find themed guitar picks. Understand, I don't play them, I arrange and secure them (usually in a flower pattern) to hard cardboard and make small shadow boxes. Today, all the picks featured pictures and the words "Ketchikan, Alaska". A great conversation piece for my wall. The ladies that run the shop are truly wonderful souls and we loved helping them out. 08/23

Beautiful store with exquisite a local art . Wonderful welcoming employees. Unfortunately I don't…read morehave any pictures from my visit.