Best Places to Visit in Alaska
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Alaska with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Alaska sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Alaska that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Alaska whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
Juneau, AK
Visitors to the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery have a variety of options to view the hatchery and learn about Pacific salmon and hatchery operations. For those who would like to enjoy the visitor center at their own pace, their admission fee allows access to the aquariums, educational exhibits, rearing facility, and gift shop. For guests wanting a more in depth look at an operational hatchery we offer two types of presentations throughout the summer season.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center Museum
Anchorage, AK
An educational and cultural institution for all Alaskans, the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides programs in both academic and informal settings, including workshops, demonstrations, and guided tours of indoor exhibits and outdoor village sites.
H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark
Anchorage, AK
Swimming is a lifelong sport. It can improve your health; provide entertainment, confidence, and skills that can improve your life. At H2Oasis they understand the value of basic water safety and swimming essentials. Their staff is dedicated to water instruction that will provide the public with an exceptional grasp of the aquatic environment.
Pratt Museum
Homer, AK
The Pratt Museum is dedicated to the process of education by exploring the natural environment and human experience relative to the Kachemak Bay region of Alaska and its place in the world. The Museum seeks to inspire self-reflection and dialogue in its community and visitors through exhibitions, programs, and collections in the arts, sciences and humanities.
The Alaska Botanical Garden
Anchorage, AK
Ten years after the initial planning, the first gardens were planted and the Grand Opening took place on July 25, 1993. With over 1,100 species of hardy perennials, and 150 native plant species, the Alaska Botanical Garden is the place to experience the abundance of the summer sub-arctic growing season and to learn about flora native to south central Alaska.
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Juneau, AK
Owned and operated by the City and Borough of Juneau, Eaglecrest is the place to be this winter. Eaglecrest Ski Area is a community-owned winter recreation area and a year-round destination for outdoor recreation and education, providing a wide range of affordable winter and summer outdoor recreational activities.
Fairbanks Children’s Museum
Fairbanks, AK
Like children’s museums around the world, the Fairbanks Children’s Museum provides a rich environment that stimulates children’s natural curiosity and creativity. Trained educators develop play-based learning (experiences/ programs) for children to explore multi-sensory, hands-on, active, and child-centered activities. The interactive museum environment offers children unique opportunities for discovery, to freely and joyfully explore, engage and connect with the world in which we live. Their Children’s Museum is committed to being a valuable and accessible resource for all families in the Interior.
Alaska State Museum
Juneau, AK
The Alaska State Museum was established on June 6, 1900, when an Act of Congress created the Historical Library and Museum for the District of Alaska. The Alaska State Museum, identifies, collects, preserves and exhibits Alaska’s material and natural history and provide public access to services and collections of the Museums.
Pioneer Park
Fairbanks, AK
In late 1960/early 1961, the Pioneers of Alaska requested public land from the State of Alaska. The plan for the land was to create a tourist attraction that showed historical Alaska exhibits. The Pioneers of Alaska formed a non-profit Pioneer Memorial Park, Inc.) for the purpose of pursuing the Park project.
