Alaska Attractions are Plentiful!Many Alaska attractions are unique to Alaska. In addition to its natural attractions, Alaska has festivals, events and activities developed by its cultures and history. And then there are the Alaska museums, including Alaska natural history museums, research centers and other modern institutions. But they all say, "ALASKA" to the highest degree. Here are just a few... Visit the University of Alaska's Museum of the North - See great displays of Alaska's past and present. A Fairbanks Riverboat on the Chena River  Take a Ferry Ride on a "Discovery" paddlewheeler Or Visit their El Dorado Gold Mine - Take a ride on the Tanana Valley Railroad, tour a gold mine and pan for gold. An Alaska attraction that shows the spirit of its native culture: Ice Alaska - Where the World Ice Art Championships are held. There's also a Kid's Park made COMPLETELY of ice! Visit from late February through March Alaska Attractions in the SOUTHCENTRAL REGION to VALDEZ An Alaska attraction from the gold rush days:
Take part in the Valdez Fish Derbies. There is a Halibut AND a Silver Salmon Derby as well as other great fishing. Visit the Stamp Mill - Built in 1913 for processing ore to find gold. Valdez has a number of hiking trails, some easy, some difficult. There is a short "Dock Trail" which will take you out by the water where you could easily spot some of the varied and abundant marine life in Valdez Harbor. Alaska Attractions IN THE CENTRAL and SOUTHCENTRAL REGION to ANCHORAGE AREA Visit the Alaska Wildlife Museum in Glennallen and view their panoramic displays. Alaska State Fair - Held at Palmer in the famous Matanuska Valley. Occurs in late August and early September, but the fairgrounds now has activities most of the year.
Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center - It sits on 26 acres in northeast Anchorage. Visit the Alaska Museum of Natural History - One of the largest rock, mineral and fossil collections in the state. Has special activities for children Alaskan Flowers are a special type of Alaska Attraction: Alaska Botanical Garden - See many native Alaskan wildflowers and cultured flowers, as well as wildlife that happen to show up, on a 110 acre reserve. Attend the Fur Rendezvous at Anchorage. Fees: None required. Become a supporter of this great event, purchase a Fur Rondy pin or gift certificate at http://www.furrondy.net. Find out about the results of the dramatic and gigantic forces of the 1964 earthquake in Earthquake Park at Turnagain-by-the-Sea in Anchorage (Spenard area). It's at the same end of town as the International Airport. Visit the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum in Anchorage - See the part aviation played in Alaska's history.
Observe and photograph Alaska wildlife including Polar Bears at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. Alaska Attractions in the SOUTHCENTAL REGION to THE KENAI PENINSULA:SEWARD and HOMER areas
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - has lots of Alaskan wildlife to photograph up close.
Alaska Sea Life Center in Seward - Visit Alaskas only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center. View a multitude of Alaskan marine life. Enter the Seward Silver Salmon Derby - Sponsored by the Seward Chamber of Commerce since 1955. Visit the Pratt Museum in Homer. It's the only natural history museum on the Kenai Peninsula. It has indoor and outdoor exhibits covering a wide range of topics relating to Kachemak Bay area.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies with several locations - Has guided and unguided tours, boat and kayaking trips. Many activities for adults and children at different times during the summer.
Enter the Homer Halibut Derby sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Yry your luck at Halibut fishing. There are some GREAT cash prizes - the bigger the fish you catch, the larger the prize. Alaska Attractions in the WESTERN REGION - Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry - Has numerous exhibits and events.
An Alaska Attraction you would never think of! Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival - You've got to see this one to believe it! It is the major fundraiser for the Talkeetna Historical Society and includes foot races, parade, free softball tournament, free music, entertainment in the park and lots of other happenings... including the Moose Dropping raffle! Nenana Ice Classic - Try your luck and bet on the date, hour and minute that the ice will break in the Tanana River - a very popular and long-time Alaskan lottery. Alaska attractions are found in its natural environment and its multicultural and eventful history. There are endless numbers of Alaska attractions to learn about. The above is but a sampling. But if you really want to spend your whole vacation is just one place, then you might find something of interest under Special Vacations... Return to Top of Alaska Attractions Page Return to Tips for Backwoods Alaska Vacations Home Page
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Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, 400 D Street #200, Anchorage, AK 99501
