I don't have kids of my own, but I am a teacher...so I think that qualifies me to give advice about kid friendly tours. At the restaurant this summer (my summer job), a family of four asked me where Creek Street was. I told them that it was a few blocks away...then the kids whined, "does that mean we have to go up more steep hills!!?" The kids were about ten years old and they were in no mood to do more walking. They had been walking all day and were completely drained. I guess the parents thought strolling around all day in the heat, taking pictures of rivers and mountains, and buying souvenirs on Creek Street was a fun-filled way to spend time in Ketchikan. Well, that is a great way to spend time in Ketchikan...but not if you're 12 and under! Here are some fun kid friendly things to do in Ketchikan...
1. Duck Tour
~I've gone into more detail about this tour in our earlier posts. At the end of the tour, they give everyone a duck bill that "quacks." It's a good way to tour the town and they keep kids occupied with goofy jokes. http://ketchikanblog.com/2009/07/ketchikan-tour-options.html
2. Great American Lumber Jack Show
~This is a show, not a tour, but it's relatively cheap and pretty short. It's about about 1.5 hours long. You'll still have plenty of time to see the show and do something else as well. It's entertaining for all ages, and the crew does a great job of getting the audience involved.
3. Zip Line Tour
~There are minimum weight requirements, so I doubt your five year old could do this one! But if your kids are a little older, then you'll have a great time. This tour is so fun! Please see my detailed post about it. http://ketchikanblog.com/2009/07/ziplining-in-ketchikanshould-you-do-it.html
4. Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour
~http://www.56degreesnorth.com/
The tour takes you out on the amazing Aleutian Ballad crab fishing boat. You learn the inside scoop about crab fishing. Check out their website (above). All kids would love this amazing opportunity to have a hands-on experience like this one.
5. Float Plane to Misty Fjords
~It's a little pricey, but worth every penny. My husband and I went with my dad and step-mom in June. It was the experience of a lifetime. Such great memories!
I hope you find the tour your kids and family are looking for.
1. Duck Tour
~I've gone into more detail about this tour in our earlier posts. At the end of the tour, they give everyone a duck bill that "quacks." It's a good way to tour the town and they keep kids occupied with goofy jokes. http://ketchikanblog.com/2009/07/ketchikan-tour-options.html
2. Great American Lumber Jack Show
~This is a show, not a tour, but it's relatively cheap and pretty short. It's about about 1.5 hours long. You'll still have plenty of time to see the show and do something else as well. It's entertaining for all ages, and the crew does a great job of getting the audience involved.
3. Zip Line Tour
~There are minimum weight requirements, so I doubt your five year old could do this one! But if your kids are a little older, then you'll have a great time. This tour is so fun! Please see my detailed post about it. http://ketchikanblog.com/2009/07/ziplining-in-ketchikanshould-you-do-it.html
4. Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour
~http://www.56degreesnorth.com/
The tour takes you out on the amazing Aleutian Ballad crab fishing boat. You learn the inside scoop about crab fishing. Check out their website (above). All kids would love this amazing opportunity to have a hands-on experience like this one.
5. Float Plane to Misty Fjords
~It's a little pricey, but worth every penny. My husband and I went with my dad and step-mom in June. It was the experience of a lifetime. Such great memories!
I hope you find the tour your kids and family are looking for.
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