Uncover the haunted history of Ketchikan on a guided ghost walk. Explore eerie locations, hear chilling tales, and discover the legends and lore that haunt Alaska’s “First City.”

PRICE: From
$35
per person

 

Step into a world where the past never really died. Welcome to the Ketchikan Ghost Walk, a haunted history tour revealing the eerie, offbeat, and unforgettable side of Alaska’s First City.

Presented by professional storytellers from American Ghost Walks, this tour is more than spooky stories—it’s a deep dive into local folklore, chilling legends, and real paranormal encounters woven into Ketchikan’s misty streets.

Visit some of the city’s most iconic haunted sites. Hear about the spectral cigar-smoker and mysterious voices at the Gilmore Hotel, and unexplained footsteps in the Tongass Trading Company, Alaska’s oldest store. Learn why Room 208 makes hotel staff nervous, and how one woman chatted with a coworker who was never there.

Under Ketchikan’s welcome sign, hear omens in storms. In Eagle Park, discover the Thunderbird, a legendary sky-spirit said to shake mountains with its wings. Witnesses still claim sightings.

At the State Office Building, a beloved attorney may have briefly returned from the afterlife—just in time to escort his wife to the other side. The Ketchikan Police Department has received UFO reports over Tongass Narrows and tales of haunted apartments that were once hospitals.

Then there’s Creek Street—a cheerful boardwalk that hides the stories of ghosts like Black Mary, Big Dolly, and Beatrice Greene, madams and working women who built their empires and may never have left. At Dolly’s House, visitors report the scent of gardenias and sightings of her long-lost lover still waiting by the door.

You’ll also uncover lesser-known haunts: creepy camera footage from KeyBank, strange deaths at Yates Hospital, and ghostly laughter at the Bon Marche building, once an Indian boarding school. Visit the so-called vampire grave in Bayview Cemetery and the spirit said to haunt the high school auditorium stage.

But this isn’t just about ghosts. You’ll hear of the shape-shifting creature from Tlingit legend that mimics voices to lure people into the water. Discover reincarnation cases so compelling they drew scientists to Ketchikan in the 1960s. And yes—there are Bigfoot sightings, shared by loggers who don’t scare easily.

End your walk at the waterfront with tales of phantom ships, unsolved lighthouse murders, and a ghostly full-rigged ship spotted in 1973 that vanished without a trace.

There are no cheap scares here—just immersive storytelling and true local legends that blur the line between history and the unknown. Whether you’re a ghost hunter, history buff, or curious traveler, the Ketchikan Ghost Walk promises chills, wonder, and a new way to see Alaska.

Feel a chill down your spine as you hear tales of ghostly encounters
Explore Ketchikan’s haunted locations, from hotels to historic streets
Learn about the legends of the Thunderbird and other local folklore
Discover the eerie history of Creek Street and its lingering spirits
Hear about UFO sightings and haunted buildings in the heart of town

Includes:
Guided walking tour
Professional storytelling
Any snacks or drinks.

 

 

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