Things to see in Alaska - What to see in Alaska

Of Touristic Interest in Yakutat

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We saw this glacier on our cruise through Vancouver, Whittier, and Alaska, and were really impressed by it. It moves about seven f

Of Touristic Interest in Seward

Kenai Fjords Tours

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Some Alaskans recommended this company for a glacial cruise. I chose the Wildlife & Glacier Cruise, which took me to the Aialik Gl

Bays in Seward

Aialik Bay

Visiting Aialik Bay was one of the most spectacular things I did in Alaska. The bay ends in a glacier, so there are ice chunks flo

Of Touristic Interest in Kenai

Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area

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Cook Inlet is an inlet of the sea that stretches for more than 200 km. Its final section is divided into two arms, Knik Arm and Tu

Flea Markets in Palmer

Small Market in Palmer

During the summers in Palmer, every Friday there's a market place which offers all sorts of things, especially local vegetables. T

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

Of Cultural Interest in Anchorage

Tried Nesbett

The American judicial system has two types of courts, the State and Federal. Nesbett Court in Anchorage is Alaska's State court an

Lakes in Anchorage

Northwood Park

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This park is located near the Anchorage airport and is best-known for the large numbers of ducks and geese that come in the spring

Leisure Areas in Anchorage

Frontier Land Park

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Frontier Land Park is one of the oldest playgrounds in Anchorage. Located in the center of the city's oldest neighborhood, it is a

Of Cultural Interest in Anchorage

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Native Alaskan art is not only very original, but also expensive. If you want to invest money in this art, the best place to buy i

Gardens in Anchorage

Fish Creek Park

You'll find this park in the Turnagain neighborhood, one of the oldest in Anchorage. The park was created in 1976, as part of the

Gardens in Anchorage

Valley of the Moon Park

This park is one of the best known in Anchorage because it has a rocket for children to climb up and play on. It is located in a v

Shops in Anchorage

Oomingmak, Musk Ox Producers' Co-operative

Oomingmak is the name of this very original shop that sells clothes and accessories made from "qiviut", which is the hair of the m

Museums in Anchorage

Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center

Throughout Alaska there are many universities that are dedicated to informing the public about the state. The Anchorage center is

Shops in Girdwood

Kobuk Valley Jade Company

The Kobuk Valley Jade Company is a mix of a shop and a museum, located in downtown Girdwood. Alaska has some of the largest deposi

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.

Zoos in Anchorage

Alaska Zoo

Anchorage Zoo is very different from other zoos, because all the animals here have to be able to survive the brutal Alaskan winter

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

Things to do in Alaska

The top 204 attractions in Alaska