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Saxman Native Village

Ketchikan, AK
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Ranked #13 of 20 attractions in Ketchikan
Type: Historic Sites, Parks
Description: This unique park's 24 totem poles each tell a different story.
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Chichester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Good trip to this village. Very interesting insight into Tlingit culture. Excellent totem pole carving studio, display of Totems and excellent native dance and music.

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Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The cape fox corporation has come a long way! I love taking my guests out here to see, hear, and experience the Alaskan Native Traditions and the Art behind the Dance :)

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Ketchikan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Excellent collection of totem poles well-arranged for viewing. Very fine Tribal house and carving center.

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Detroit
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36 reviews 36 reviews
23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

This was our last stop on the Trolley Tour. It was the highlight of the tour. There is an interesting history to the place and a pricy gift shop.

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Medicine Hat, Canada
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

We were treated royally at the Saxman village. We saw the traditional longhouse (or lodge) and we were entertained by young and old, as they told a story and sang songs. Outside there were totem poles. TiP: You can purchase tickets for the tour on the dock, so you don't need to buy them for a slightly more expensive cost... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

It is a short ride and there are several totems to see, but you have to watch a long movie on the history of totems and them walk through the forest to get to a place where they make a demonstrations about old songs and rituals. It is until after that you get to see the totems. I had much... More

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san antonio, texas
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78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

If you are a totem pole junkie, or interested in learning more about totem poles, this place is for you. The collection of totem poles (24) is one of the largest anywhere, we were told. EAch notch, each segment of totem pole has an interesting story about it. Not far from the main downtown area.

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Columbus, Ohio
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19 attraction reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

The good part is that it is a short ride on public transportation to get there and only $5 to see them. There is a fellow there to collect the money and is happy to answer any questions. You really need to be into totem poles, however. Otherwise, it only takes about 20 minutes to see them and then you... More

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Northern California
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

We participated in the "cruise-ship-only" version of the tour that takes people inside the clan house. It was definitely informative and provided interesting insight into the lives of the indigenous people who live there now and their ancestors. We were able to talk to some of the local residents who are involved in reclaiming their culture and language, which was... More

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Saxton, Pennsylvania, United States
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

A good view of totem poles, but nothing impressive. We visited on our own. With a group tour there may have been some demonstrations that we didn't see.

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