12 x Best Places to Visit in Alaska

The state of Alaska is not for the faint of heart. The state dubbed the "Last Frontier" is definitely frigid and inaccessible, but it is also lovely. You'll never be stuck for things to do in Alaska if you have a view of the outdoors.

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Nature reigns supreme and demands to be admired. We've produced a list of the top locations to visit in Alaska, including both natural wonders and strong communities that have established themselves in this gorgeous region.

1. Juneau

Juneau's downtown center is tucked between Mount Juneau, Mount Roberts, and Gastineau Chanel on a slope overlooking the Inside Passage. Its narrow alleys wind through a mix of historic businesses, new structures, and attractive houses with early 19th-century architecture returning to the town's gold mining days. You can reach Mendenhall Glacier, just a short drive from downtown, which is also in Juneau.

2. Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park is located on the Kenai Peninsula near the town of Seward. It has a total land area of 669,984 acres. Its greatest attraction is the Harding Icefield, which may be reached on foot through the Harding Icefield Trail. The Harding Icefield produces nearly 40 glaciers, and the park is home to a diverse range of marine and terrestrial animals.

3. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

4. Seward

Seward's setting is nothing short of spectacular. It is located on the northernmost rim of Resurrection Bay, and a deep fjord was created millennia ago by receding glaciers. To the east, snowcapped peaks are surrounded by Sitka spruce forests at lower elevations. The Harding Icefield is 700 square miles of ice to the west.

5. Matanuska Glacier

6. Anchorage

7. Girdwood

8. Fairbanks

9. Denali National Park & Preserve

Denali National Park & Preserve is located in central Alaska, and Denali Mountain centers it. Denali, one of the top Alaska locations, is part of the Alaska Range and is the highest peak in North America. The mountain's top is always covered with snow and glaciers, and temperatures can drop to minus degrees of Celcius. Despite the intense cold, the hill and park are home to a variety of creatures.

10. Kodiak Island

Kodiak Island is a big island off the southern coast of Alaska and the largest island in an archipelago of the same name. Kodiak Island is the second-largest island in the United States.

The island's varied landscapes are one of its most notable attractions. The south lacks trees, although the east and north are densely forested. A large portion of it is also included in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.

11. Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, located roughly 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, was established in 1980. Kontrashibuna Lake, Mount Neacola, Tanalian Mountain, Six Mile Lake, and many other popular sites may be found at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. The park's extensive wildlife and visitors can expect to encounter black and brown bears, Mulchatna caribou, and other species.

12. Katmai National Park & Preserve

Katmai National Park and Preserve, which covers 4,093,077 acres on Alaska's southern peninsula, is also well-known. The park's landscapes are wild and picturesque, with woods, lakes, mountains, and vast tundra. The national park is also home to brown bears who hunt for fresh salmon from Brooks Falls, which you can see from Brooks Camp.