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Indian Valley Mine
Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine
Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts
Willow Winter Carnival
Alutiiq Museum
Gold Rush Museum and Skagway Park Service Visitor Center
Kodiak Maritime Museum (KMM)
Museum of the Aleutians
Russian Bishop's House
Sitka Festivals
Skagway Museum & Archives
Soldotna Homestead Museum
St. Paul Harbor
Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
Whale Park
Hatcher Pass Scenic Drive
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska State Fair
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Potlatch Totem Park
Mendenhall Glacier
Talkeetna Ranger Station
Sitka National Historical Park
- Made up of five distinct regions and twice the size of Texas, the last frontier of Alaska boasts spectacular natural beauty.
- Its landscape features magnificent glaciers, verdant alpine forests, and deep, tranquil lakes, making it a paradise for outdoor lovers and recreational enthusiasts.
- Whether you’re heading into the great wide yonder alone or with kids, you’ll find a wealth of fun adventures, attractions, and activities to enjoy.
- These include panning for gold at one of several gold mine museums and centers, strolling around St. Paul Harbor and watching fishermen work their trade, or celebrating winter at the Willow Winter Carnival.
Annual Alaska Events:
- Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival - Feb 5-8, 2025
- Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival - Every July
- Alaska State Fair - Palmer, Every August
- Blueberry Arts Festival - Ketchikan, Every August
- Sitka WhaleFest - Sitka, November 1st-3rd
- Seward 4th of July Celebration - Seward, Every 4th of July
- Nenana Ice Classic - Nenana, April/May
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