We are so excited to welcome the travel professionals, families, and industry partners of the Western Association of Travel Agencies (WESTA) to one of Alaska's most iconic port cities. You've arrived in Ketchikan, a place where misty rainforest meets the sea, where totem poles stand alongside historic boardwalks, and where the stories of gold rush pioneers and the colorful characters of Creek Street are still very much alive. There's truly nowhere else like it in the world. We hope your time here is more than just a conference. Whether you're exploring the historic Creek Street district, taking in the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska, or getting a taste of the local haunted history on our complimentary Ketchikan Ghost Walk , this city has a way of staying with you long after you sail away.

A Spirited Start: A Guide to Haunted New Year's Eve Traditions

Experience the haunted history of Alaska on the Ketchikan Ghost Walk. Visit the historic Gilmore Hotel and Annabelle’s, one of America’s most haunted bars, on this chilling guided tour.

Explore chilling Bigfoot sightings and eerie logging camp legends in Ketchikan, Alaska. Discover why the Tongass Forest may be hiding more than just trees.

The Haunted Alaskan Hotel: A Century of Ghostly Encounters in Juneau’s Most Notorious Lodging

In 1986, a Japan Airlines crew saw a UFO over Alaska—an encounter that still baffles experts. Explore one of aviation’s most chilling mysteries today.

Native legends and credible eyewitness accounts suggest that woolly mammoths might still roam remote Alaskan tundra.

Uncover Anchorage’s creepiest spots with ghost stories, haunted hotels, and eerie encounters that will thrill any paranormal explorer.