Alaska

6 places in Alaska

• What to see and do at Glacier Bay, AlaskaVisited May 2019Glacier Bay is a fjord located in southeastern Alaska and is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in exploring the stunning natural scenery of the area. Glacier Bay was first proclaimed a U.S. National Monument on February 25, 1925. It later was enlarged and designated as the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Covering 24 million acres, it is now the the largest UNESCO protected biosphere in the world.
• What to see and do in Anchorage, AlaskaVisited July 2006Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, located in the south-central part of the state. Anchorage is situated in a picturesque location between the Chugach Mountains and the waters of the Cook Inlet. The city experiences long days during the summer months, with up to 22 hours of daylight, and short days during the winter months, with only a few hours of daylight.
• What to see and do in Fairbanks, AlaskaVisited March 2004Fairbanks is a city located in the interior region of Alaska and it is only 140 miles south of the Arctic Circle. It is the second-largest city in Alaska after Anchorage, with a population of approximately 31,000 people. Some popular attractions in the area include the Northern Lights, hot springs, and the Alaska Native culture.
• What to see and do in Juneau, AlaskaVisited May 2019Juneau is the capital city of the state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated on the Gastineau Channel, which is part of the Inside Passage, a popular cruise ship route. Juneau is unique among U.S. capitals in that there are no roads connecting the city to the rest of Alaska or the continental United States. It is accessible only by boat or plane.
• What to see and do in Ketchican, AlaskaVisited May 2019Ketchikan is a city in the state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state on the coast of the Tongass Narrows. It served as a summer fish camp for Tlingit natives before the town was established in 1885.   Ketchikan is home to the largest collection of totem poles in the world.  Many of the totem poles are on display throughout the city and at four major locations: Saxman Totem Park, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, and the Totem Heritage Center.
• What to see and do in Skagway, AlaskaVisited May 2019Skagway is a small town in Alaska, located at the northern end of the Inside Passage, near the border with Canada. The town has a rich history, as it was a major gateway for the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. The gold-rush-era buildings in Skagway are preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad runs vintage locomotives following the Chilkoot trail as it climbs over White Pass into Canada.