Alaska


Things to Do in Alaska

Things to Do in Alaska


Wild, unspoiled, faraway, mysterious Alaska fires up the imagination and brings out your spirit of adventure.

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Skagway

Skagway

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Denali National Park

Denali National Park

Ideas

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Tying the Knot in Alaska

Tying the Knot in Alaska

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State & National Parks of Alaska

State & National Parks of Alaska



Places to Visit in Alaska

Places to Visit in Alaska

Alaska vacation ideas include seeing the Northern Lights, incredible parks and beautiful romantic towns.



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Alaska Honeymoon Ideas

Alaska Honeymoon Ideas

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Resorts in Alaska

Resorts in Alaska



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Whittier, Alaska: Glacier Tours, Hiking & More

Whittier, Alaska: Glacier Tours, Hiking & More

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Wasilla, Alaska

Wasilla, Alaska


What makes Alaska a unique travel destination?

Alaska is one of North America's final great remaining wilderness areas, home to stunning natural wonders like Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, reaching heights of over 20,000 feet above sea level.


Where can visitors explore Alaska’s natural wonders?

Visitors can explore the gorgeous terrain of areas like Denali National Park and Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, which gives hikers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to traverse atop an Ice Age glacier.


What historical attractions can be found in Alaska’s cities?

In cities such as Anchorage, Juneau, and Sitka, visitors can explore attractions connected to the region's pioneer and indigenous histories.


What historical sites can visitors explore in Alaska?

Attractions include preserved Gold Rush-era mine operations, Native history centers, and National Register of Historic Places-listed sites connected to the region's Russian fur trading history.


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Anchorage

Palmer

Kenai

Katmai National Park and Preserve

Kenai Fjords National Park

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

McKinley Chalet Resort

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Mendenhall Ice Caves near Juneau, Alaska

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When to Visit Anchorage - Weather Year Round

Plan ahead for these events:

Anchor­age events:
- Iditarod Sled Dog Race - First Saturday in March
- Fur Rendezvous Festival - February 20 - March 2, 2025
- Anchorage RunFest - August 16 & 17, 2025

Girdwood events:
- Girdwood Forest Fair - First week­end in July
- Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival - Every August

Juneau events:
- Alaska Folk Festival - April 7-13, 2025
- Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival - Feb 5-8, 2025
- Juneau Maritime Festival - May 4-5, 2025
- Capital Brewfest - September
- Juneau 4th of July Parade - Every 4th of July
- Golden North Salmon Derby - Every August

Fairbanks events:
- Midnight Sun Festival - Fairbanks, Every June
- Tanana Valley State Fair - Every July
- Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival - Every July
- Golden Days - Third week of July
- World Eskimo-Indian Olympics - Mid July

Other annual AK Events:
- Alaska State Fair - Palmer, Every August
- Blueberry Arts Festival - Ketchikan, Every August
- Sitka WhaleFest
- Seward 4th of July Celebration - Seward, Every 4th of July
- Nenana Ice Classic - Nenana, April/May




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