Fast Facts

Banks -- A bank with an ATM is at 306 Main St.; grocery stores and the visitor center also have ATMs.

Hospital -- Ketchikan General Hospital is at 3100 Tongass Ave. (tel. 907/225-5171).

Internet Access -- SeaPort Cyberstations (tel. 907/247-4615, www.seaportel.com) is at the ship dock on the second floor at 5 Salmon Landing.

Police -- Call tel. 907/225-6631 for nonemergencies.

Post Office -- 3609 Tongass Ave.; a more convenient downtown substation is 2 blocks from the cruise-ship dock at 422 Mission St.

Taxes -- Sales tax is 6%. Room taxes total 13%.