Alaska
Things to Do in Alaska
Alaska
Juneau, AK: Guide to Alaska’s Scenic Capital
Plan a weekend getaway or a longer vacation to Juneau, a beautiful destination with glaciers, great food and a choice of outdoor activities.
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State & National Parks of Alaska
Alaskan state and national parks are full of incredible natural beauty.
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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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Whittier, Alaska: Glacier Tours, Hiking & More
Exploring Sitka, AK: Where Alaskan Wilderness Meets Rich History
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Mendenhall Ice Caves near Juneau, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park: Tips for Visiting
Coffee Shops in Anchorage, Alaska
Bear Lake Lodgings Bed and Breakfast
Day Trips from Anchorage, Alaska
Seward, Alaska - A Visitor’s Guide
Kodiak Travel Tips: Where to Go & What to Do
Places to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
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