Top Things to do in Alaska
Top Hotels in Alaska
- 1. Pike's Waterfront Lodge
- 2. The Hotel Captain Cook
- 3. Alyeska Resort
- 4. Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
- 5. The Lakefront Anchorage
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
- 7. Land's End Resort
- 8. Driftwood Inn & Homer Seaside Lodges
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
- 10. Best Western Grandma'S Feather Bed
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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Alaska, United States
Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Restaurants in Alaska
1. Seward Highway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By faithandhope2live - Coquitlam, Canada
Seward Highway stretches 127-miles from Anchorage to Seward. Last August my son drove the family from Anchorage to Seward. That was a treat, no matter which way you turn the scenery is just breathtaking. Along the highway there are bike paths, hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic areas and scenic stops. We made a stop at McHugh Creek and Bird Point Park rest area. Both places were clean with lots of posters to help visitors to understand the area. We were glad we had the chance to enjoy these places. Happy Travelling!
2. Hubbard Glacier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 661 reviews
First mapped in 1895, Hubbard is considered the largest tidewater glacier in North America.
Reviewed By Zeituni - Jerusalem, Israel
Visiting this glacier is most impressive. When the ship slowly turns to let everybody on board see the glacier, you hear thunder-like sounds of falling to the ocean icebergs
3. Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By GirlOH - Dayton, United States
Attending the start of the race twice has been a highlight. I never would have thought it is as reasonably priced as it is to attend the start. All the participants are so nice and their dogs are so well cared for. Attend the mushers' banquet and autograph time beforehand. This is like attending dinner with both teams and Hall of Fame members the night before the Super Bowl.
4. Paint a Scarf Alaska
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
At Paint a Scarf Premium you’ll enjoy: • An easy, relaxing and fun painting experience in a gorgeous Alaska setting • Friendly instruction from professional silk artist Gina Murrow • Free coffee, tea and snacks • A memorable time with friends and family • Go home with a scarf to wear – and an experience to share On sunny days we paint on the deck overlooking the creek. When it’s chilly we paint indoors next to the soaring rock fireplace. Finish your experience with a tour of the artist’s loft — or dip your toes in the icy waters of our creek. We’re just 30 minutes from downtown Anchorage, nestled in a glacier-fed creek valley away from the bustle of the city.
5. Scanlon Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
From the spirit and character of the people who live here comes a remarkable range of talent and vision reflected in art forms from painting to carving to printmaking. Since 1972, Scanlon Gallery has offered residents and visitors to Ketchikan, Alaska, the finest in Alaskan art. At Scanlon Gallery you will find art at a range of affordable prices, whether your interests are in original paintings, sculpture, fine art prints, posters, or fine art books. We'll take the time to answer your questions and share our knowledge about the kind of art we know and love best.
6. Fish Creek Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 865angiel
This store has everything! Great for picking up gifts and just fun to walk around and check out all the cool trinkets and stuff! :)
7. Alaskan Pipeline
8. Lake Hood Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
With Lake Spenard, to which it is joined by canals, Lake Hood is considered to be the largest floatplane harbor in the world.
Reviewed By Ferg42995 - Texas, United States
We really enjoyed watching the planes taxi, take off, and land on the water. We had never seen this outside of television and movies. There are dozens of seaplanes parked along the shores you can also check out from a respectable distance (they are private property after all).
9. Shrine of St. Therese
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 617 reviews
Reviewed By TravelBugVA - Burke, United States
The Shrine of St. Therese is a very special place. With the beauty of the surrounding sea and mountains, the chapel provides persons of any faith a quiet place to encounter God. When I arrived, there were many tourists in the chapel, and they were talking. I waited for them to leave before selecting a pew and kneeling. As other visitors entered and realized that people were praying, they were very respectful. Some chose to sit down to meditate, pray, or just be at peace. Outside the chapel, there is a large white crucifix and Stations of the Cross in the woods. Sometimes you can see eagles or whales from The Shrine. There is a labyrinth for meditation or prayer near the retreat house. I enjoyed the flowers around the grounds. It was very nice to see the plant name, plus any religious name and/or significance of each plant. Just look for the signs for that information. There is a small gift shop that sells religious medals, books and music. A columbarium is located past it down a path.
10. Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By I_Like_Cats_12 - San Antonio, United States
Great to see the longest tunnel in North America. It is a single lane tunnel where trains and traffic take turns. So be prepared to wait. It is $13 to go in and free on the way out.
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