Alaska

Alaska is a magnificent land of untamed natural beauty. It is a popular destination for wilderness enthusiasts, nature lovers, and tourists looking to explore America's last frontier. The state is filled with natural wonders such as Denali National Park, the largest national park in the country and home to Mt. Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. Tourists can also enjoy the opportunity to observe the northern lights, which dance across the sky in the winter.
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Top destinations in Alaska

Anchorage
1. Anchorage
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Paint a Scarf Alaska, Chugach State Park, and more
Juneau
2. Juneau
71% as popular as Anchorage
Visit Tracy Arm Fjord, Nugget Falls, and more
Fairbanks
3. Fairbanks
44% as popular as Anchorage
Known for Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, Running Reindeer Ranch, and more
Skagway
4. Skagway
34% as popular as Anchorage
Check out Glacier Point Wilderness Safari, Jewell Gardens, and more
Denali National Park and Preserve
5. Denali National Park and Preserve
33% as popular as Anchorage
Visit Husky Homestead, Dog Gone It, and more
Seward
6. Seward
29% as popular as Anchorage
Known for Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay, and more
Ketchikan
7. Ketchikan
28% as popular as Anchorage
Check out Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords National Monument, and more
Girdwood
8. Girdwood
26% as popular as Anchorage
Visit Chugach State Park, Winner Creek Trail Hand Tram, and more
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Top attractions in Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
1. Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
4.8
(7186)
Visitor center
Nature & Parks
Contemporary building with interpretive exhibits & souvenirs related to Mendhenhall Glacier.
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
2. White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
4.7
(4798)
Railroad company
Tours
Restored Gold Rush era railroad with vintage carriages rolling past waterfalls, gorges & glaciers.
Alaska SeaLife Center
3. Alaska SeaLife Center
4.6
(3565)
Aquarium
Zoos & Aquariums
Exhibits on Alaskan marine life, from harbor seals to king crabs, with a hands-on touch tank.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
4. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
4.7
(5502)
Wildlife refuge
Nature & Parks
Refuge for sick, wounded & orphaned animals that offers visitors a chance to see wildlife up close.
Tracy Arm
5. Tracy Arm
4.9
(202)
Bay
Nature & Parks
Boat tours are offered of this scenic, narrow inlet featuring floating ice, glaciers & wildlife.
Mount Roberts Tramway
6. Mount Roberts Tramway
4.3
(539)
Gondola lift station
Transportation
Water views are offered from this aerial tram operating May–Sep & leading to hiking & a gift shop.

Other notable attractions

Denali
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
20,310-ft. mountain peak, the highest in North American, set in the vast Denali National Park.
Anchorage Museum
Museum
Art gallery
Alaskan artifacts & artworks, plus a kid-friendly, hands-on science center & planetarium.
Museum of the North
Natural history museum
Museums
Exhibits showcasing Alaska's art, science & history housed in a swooping contemporary building.
Creek St
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Paved, 11-mile greenbelt trail for hiking, biking, running & rollerblading, with scenic views.
Homer Spit
Reef
Nature & Parks
Famed spit with the world's longest road into ocean waters, restaurants, camping & scenic bay views.
Kenai Fjords National Park
National park
Nature & Parks
Picturesque park on the Kenai Peninsula featuring a huge ice field of glaciers & diverse wildlife.
Husky Homestead
Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Cultural center
Sights & Landmarks
Exhibits, films & demonstrations of native culture, plus a woodland area with traditional dwellings.
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
Visitor center
Cultural center
Free-admission center offering travel advice & information plus exhibits on Native Alaskan culture.

Q&A about Alaska

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Not really a tip but my friend lived in Seward for a while and loved it/Alaska! Have so much fun
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Jerrell Bechtelar
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Fly in to Anchorage and go south. Girdwood, Seward, Whittier, Kenai, and Homer. If you’re staying for a bit I’d also go north to Fairbanks and stop in Talkeetna- but if it’s a shorter visit going south is my rec
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Berenice Turner
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