Totem Bright Historical State Park or Saxman Village

[RN_Prof]

Which would you recommend, Totem Bright Historical State Park or Saxman Village? We've walked around Ketchikan already and would like to see more of the surrounding area. While we would like to learn more about the indigenous culture, we don't want it to be the only focus of the trip. Plus, we have some mobility issues, so strenuous hiking is out.

[SightCRR]

Ship docked in town or ward cove? 

[Coral]

I have done both and preferred Totem Bight. I was bored at Saxman. We had an awful guide.

 

I liked that Totem Bight is on the water.

[disneyochem]

I also prefer Totem Bight park.  If you are docked in downtown Ketchikan, it’s easy to catch the city bus.  It’s been a couple of years since I’ve done it, but I do believe it was $2 pp each way.  Go out first thing to visit the park before the tour buses arrive!  Much nicer!

[SightCRR]

T/B is less than 10 min bus ride from Ward Cove. Check bus schedule but I think once per hour. 

[donaldsc]

Totem Bight definitely felt more real to me because of the environment.  It is also much cheaper.  

 

Don't forget this place also - http://ketchikanmuseums.org/exhibits/totem-heritage-exhibits.  It is a hidden gem in Ketchikan and it is right in the center of town.

 

DON

[SightCRR]

I messed up quote. sorry.  

Edited March 31 by SightCRR