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Statues in Anchorage

Wild Salmon on Parade

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In Anchorage there's something called Salmon on Parade and it's really intriguing. The municipality of Anchorage asked several loc

Historical Monuments in Homer

Seafarer's Memorial

All fishing villages have something dedicated to those who have lost their lives at sea. Homer has a statue representing those mis

Churches in Kodiak

St. Herman Theological Seminary

St. Herman's seminary is in the city centre of Kodiak and is where men study to become priests in the Russian Orthodox religion. T

Historical Monuments in Kodiak

Fort Abercrombie State Park

Fort Abercrombie was established in 1941 under the name of Miller Point, but in 1943 it was named Fort Abercrombie. It was one of

Statues in Anchorage

Crystal Gallery of Ice

Every year during the winter in Anchorage in the central square of the city is what is called the Crystal Gallery of Ice (Ice Crys

Churches in Ninilchik

Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord Chapel

This small Russian Orthodox church is located on the Kenai Peninsula in the village of Ninilchik. It is in a very secluded area wi

Squares in Seward

Seward Community Playground

This is the best playground ever. It is huge and has all kinds of equipment for children like a skate park, swings and slides. The

Historical Monuments in Anchorage

Eisenhower Alaska Statehood Monument

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Dedicated to American president Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was in office when Alaska became an official state (49) in 1959, this be

Cemeteries in Kodiak

Old City Cemetery

I love cemeteries, especially this one because I have family buried here. This small cemetery is in the center of Kodiak and most

Historical Monuments in Anchorage

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

The monument to Dr Martin Luther King in Anchorage is located in Delaney Park in the city center. If you visit this place, you'll

Statues in Kodiak

Charles Madsen Memorial

Charles Madsen was one of the pioneers of bear hunting on Kodiak Island. Charles emigrated from Denmark and worked as a fur trader

Squares in Anchorage

Anchorage Town Square

Anchorage Town Square is the center of the city. This is where locals gather to celebrate big events like Independence Day and New

Universities in Anchorage

Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University is a private university and is the second largest in Anchorage. It is a small university, but it has a g

Churches in Anchorage

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

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Our Lady of Guadeloupe is the only Catholic church in Anchorage that has a mass in Spanish. The church was built just a few years

Churches in Anchorage

Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church

The Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church was built in 1958. There's no other dome like it in the United States. It is

Universities in Anchorage

UAA Consortium Library

The University of Alaska at Anchorage has a beautiful library. It is huge, and a great place to go to study or spend an afternoon.

Universities in Anchorage

UAA Rock Garden

This geological rock garden is located on the campus of the University of Anchorage, designed by the Department of Geology so that