although it is physically separate from the rest of the United States Alaska is
one of the most scenic and fascinating parts of the country its seclusion only
adds to the beauty and mystery of the 49th state making it an appealing
getaway spot for intrepid travelers and nature lovers along with the major
cities like hanging courage it is important to get out and experience the
natural landmarks and attractions that make Alaska so beloved as you plan your
next trips itinerary be sure to include as many of the following best places to
visit in Alaska as possible
although it isn't the capital Anchorage is the largest city in the state of
Alaska almost half the state's residents live in or around the city as Anchorage
serves as the economic part of Alaska it offers the comforts of a large US city
but is only a 30-minute drive from the Alaskan wilderness you may want to start
your climb in Anchorage by visiting the anchorage museum of history and art the
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or the Alaska Native Heritage Center
and what is known as the panhandle of Alaska is the Glacier Bay National Park
a world-renowned spa to admire glaciers get active outdoors and seeing wildlife
kayaking is an amazing way to get around the park and see a lot at the same time
and kayaks are available for a rent or through guided tours in Bartlett Cove
hiking trails went in and around laysurs two of the most visited and most
photographed spots in the park are Muir Inlet which is off-limits to motorized
boats and the John Hopkins glacier the capital city of Alaska is Juneau which
serves as a major port for cruise ships to the area it is also home to major
attractions such as the Alaska State Museum the Alaska State Capitol and the
incredibly serene shrine of Street ferries for excellent views over Juneau
ride under mount roberts tramway and from the top set off on one of the many
hiking trails overlooking the city Juneau is also home to a number of
breweries and there are multiple companies offering brewery tours to warm
you up on a cold day
visiting the Kenai Fjords National Park is like stepping back in time to the Ice
Age glaciers and ice caps still exist or in touch the edge of the ocean creating
dramatic and unforgettable views half of the park is covered in ice year-round
and there are deep fjords that have resulted where the water valleys are
formed these fjords are the ideal home to a lot of aquatic wildlife and you'll
easily spot migrating whales as well as birds swooping down to feed on the fish
in the water one of the famous and most popular places to visit in Alaska as the
dealy National Park home to the iconic and towering peak of Mount McKinley
which is the country's highest mountain Dean Lee National Park is a protected
wilderness area where all kinds of wildlife can be seen spot bears moose
cloves and more while walking along the Savage River admiring the stillness of
wander Lake for hiking through polychrome pass - whitewater rafting and
backcountry camping are popular ways to explore the National Park but there are
also bus tours for a climate-controlled and safer way to get around
Fremont in vain disculpa chu got the Wrangell and the street
Elias converge and an area that is known as the mountain kingdom of North America
in the heart of this kingdom they'll come across the vast Rangel Street Elias
National Park the largest national park in the US the park is home to a number
of informative visitor centers and ranger stations but you can also get off
the beaten track with ease and explore glacier hiking trails or overnight
camping adventures
the southernmost city in Alaska is Ketchikan a scenic destination known for
being the first stop for many cruise ships that head north along the coast
located at the foot of deer Mountain Ketchikan is home to a wide range of
attractions visitors may want to stop him at the totem heritage center the
Tongass Historical Museum or the South East Alaska Discovery Center the most
scenic downtown stretches historic Creek Street which is only a short distance
away from the cruise ship dogs monster rowdy red-light district these days
Greek Street is home to a quieter class of establishment but still retains its
delightful historic charm
if you're interested in exploring nature or doing some fishing then Homer should
absolutely be under Alaskan itinerary located on the Kenai Peninsula Homer is
known as the fishing capital of Alaska and it serves as a gateway to a number
of national parks while you're in Homer you can walk along the beach to the
iconic home is pit drive of Skyline Drive for fantastic views or spawn
wildlife and cosmic bay state park where you'll find mountain gulls bald eagles
sea lions humpback whales and black bears
just a short drive from the city of Juneau is the Magnum Paul glacier an
enormous glacier that is calving or separating into a sauna Jason Lake there
are a number of different ways to experience the glacier ranging from a
simple shuttle ride to see it up close or a helicopter ride to truly appreciate
the sheer size of the glacier the fittest visitors may want to try out
commander called Lisa Westlake Chapelle which is very challenging but provides
incredible opportunities for photography
in southwestern Alaska the Katmai National Park a scenic retreat close to
both homer and kodiak island at the heart of the park is the valley of ten
thousand smokes an enormous ash flow that remained after the 1912 eruption of
the novarupta volcano also Endicott may our National Park are incredible
opportunities to get up close and personal with the local wildlife in
particular you can spot brown bears who feed on the local summer