4Salmon Falls Resort in Alaska

It’s not uncommon to see whales – both humpbacks and orcas – from the restaurant and deck at Salmon Falls Resort.

The property is situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s legendary Inside Passage, and the nearest town, Ketchikan, is considered the “Salmon Capital of the World.” In other words, the fishing is out of this world. Visit between May and September for the best whale watching and salmon-catching. Rates start at $400 per night.