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Alaska
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Overview
Bears larger than bison, national parks the size of nations, and glaciers bigger than other US states. The word "epic" barely does Alaska justice.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Juneau
Going to Juneau and not seeing the Mendenhall is like visiting Rome and skipping the Colosseum. The most famous of Juneau’s ice floes, and the city’s most…
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a 30,625-sq-mile wilderness in Alaska’s northeast corner, straddling the eastern Brooks Range from the treeless…
Anchorage
This world-class facility is Anchorage’s cultural jewel. The West Wing, a four-story, shimmering, mirrored facade, adds 80,000 sq ft to what was already…
Anchorage
If you can't travel to the Bush region to experience Native Alaska culture firsthand, visit this 26-acre center and see how humans survived – and thrived …
Seward
A fitting legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil-spill settlement, this $56-million marine research center is more than just one of Alaska’s finest attractions…
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Fairbanks
In an architecturally abstract, igloo- and aurora-inspired edifice sits one of Alaska’s finest museums, with artifact-rich exhibits on the geology,…
Aleutian WWII National Historic Area
Aleutian Islands
In 1996 Congress created this 134-acre national historic area to commemorate the bloody events of WWII that took place on the Aleutian Islands. Most of…
Saxman Native Village & Totem Park
Ketchikan
On South Tongass Hwy, 2.5 miles south of Ketchikan, is this incorporated Tlingit village of 475 residents. It's best known for Saxman Totem Park, which…
Planning Tools
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Best Things to Do
Experience the best of Alaska with this guide to the top things to do in the Last Frontier.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
From exploring Denali and other epic national parks to learning native history in quaint coastal towns, here are the best places to visit in Alaska.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
From freezing darkness and empty ski slopes to endless sunshine and cruise crowds, each Alaskan season has its pros and cons. Find your perfect time to go.
Read articleThings to Know
Bigger, colder and more remote than any other state in the US, Alaska doesn't do things by half. Here's everything you need to know.
Read articleTransportation
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the logistics of planning an Alaskan adventure, plus tips for keeping it cheap.
Read articleFree Things to Do
A state known as much for its high prices as its epic experiences, Alaska doesn't have to break the budget. Here's how to visit on the cheap.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Alaska is not an inexpensive place to discover. Here are 14 ways to make your dollar go further in the Last Frontier.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Alaska is brimming with family-friendly adventures from its iconic wildlife, national parks and glacier-filled hikes to gold-mining, ATVing and ziplining.
Read articleBest Road Trips
In a land of epic wilderness, rugged landscapes and a Serengeti’s worth of big fauna, Alaska’s highways offer unlimited possibilities for road trips.
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