Visitor guide
13 places · checked Oct 6, 2026Metlakatla, at your fingertips.
Pick what you're looking for. Every listing has hours, a phone number and directions, checked against the business's own website or an official source. Many places change their hours in winter, so call ahead.
Know before you go to Metlakatla
Getting there
- Alaska Airlines flies daily to Ketchikan. From there, the state ferry to Metlakatla takes about 45 minutes, or a floatplane (bookable with Taquan Air) takes about 15. (metlakatla.com · checked Oct 6, 2026)
- A dedicated state ferry runs daily between Ketchikan and Metlakatla, a ride of about 45 minutes. (dot.alaska.gov · checked Oct 5, 2026)
Local government
- The Metlakatla Indian Community is the local government; its directory lists a mayor who is also city manager, council chambers, a public safety department and a police department. (metlakatla.com · checked Oct 6, 2026)
- Federally recognized tribe: Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve (2026 federal list of recognized tribes). (federalregister.gov · checked Oct 5, 2026)
Alcohol rules
- Metlakatla is not on the state's local option list (as of March 13, 2024), so no local-option alcohol limits are on record for it. (commerce.alaska.gov · checked Oct 6, 2026)
Medical care
- The Alaska Municipal League profile lists a medical center in Metlakatla and says fire, EMS and search and rescue are run by volunteers. (akml.org · checked Oct 6, 2026)
Good to know
- Metlakatla sits on the Annette Islands Reserve. Anyone staying more than 24 hours must apply for a visitor permit. (metlakatla.com · checked Oct 6, 2026)
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