Alaska

Travel Guide

Juneau
Godwin Glacier showing climbing and snow as well as an individual male
Southeast Alaska - Inside Passage showing mist or fog, a river or creek and a sunset
Juneau featuring a bay or harbor and boating
Funter Bay State Marine Park featuring bird life, general coastal views and marine life

America’s Last Frontier is a land of breathtaking wilderness, where mountains, forests and rivers remain untamed and untouched by human hands. 

Disappear into the vast expanses of Alaska, one of America’s wildest and most beautiful states. Discover a land of majestic mountain peaks, glaciers tumbling into tranquil fjords and volcanic archipelagos scattered across the ocean. The far-flung state also offers charming towns with strong links to traditional cultures and traditions.

The towns and cities in Alaska have been shaped by the indigenous communities that have lived here for thousands of years. Learn about the Inuit peoples of the Far North in towns such as Barrow or explore cultural sites of the Alutiiq on Kodiak Island. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center in the city of Anchorage and browse displays that cover centuries of indigenous cultures in Alaska.

Travel to Fairbanks in Interior Alaska for attractions such as Pioneer Park that focus on the gold rush era in the state. Anchorage, the most populated city, and Juneau, the state capital, offer art galleries and museums in sleek 21st-century buildings that display Alaska’s modern side.

Embrace the great outdoors of Alaska. Join a coach trip into the heart of Denali National Park and Preserve, which sprawls out around Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, the highest peak in the country. Enjoy adventure sports such as climbing and white-water rafting at destinations such as the Kenai Peninsula or take a boat trip to see the ice floes of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

Alaska is a haven for wildlife and you can spot different creatures in every region. Head to Nome to see polar bears during whaling season or visit Kodiak Island and Katmai National Park and Preserve to spot brown and grizzly bears catching salmon. Watch the ocean for whales at any point along the coast and look to the skies at the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to spot America’s national bird soaring through the air.

Airports in Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks are the most used points of entry into Alaska. Choose a time of year that suits your travel plans. Summer sees warm days and, in the north, 24 hours of sun. Winter is the time of thick snowfall and the chance to see the aurora borealis, the northern lights.

Where to stay in Alaska

Anchorage showing marine life and a river or creek

Downtown Anchorage

3.5/5(1,370 area reviews)

This central business district boasts some of Alaska's tallest buildings, such as the ConocoPhillips and Atwood Buildings, and offers cultural points of interest, shopping, dining, and nightlife attractions.

Downtown Anchorage
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Midtown Anchorage

4/5(784 area reviews)

Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while in the area.

Midtown Anchorage
Chugach State Park featuring a river or creek

Hillside

While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

Hillside
Virgin Creek Falls in Girdwood. Such an easy short hike in the rainforest to one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Fall colors in full display.
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Alyeska

While visiting Alyeska, you might make a stop by sights like Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park.

Alyeska
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Spenard

3.5/5(1,106 area reviews)

Bohemian lifestyle and artistic flair thrive in this Alaskan neighborhood, with easy access to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Enjoy the lively bar scene and convenient public transportation via the People Mover's frequent network.

Spenard
Juneau which includes landscape views, dog sledding and snow

Downtown Juneau

4/5(197 area reviews)

Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

Downtown Juneau
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
$259 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$291 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,034 reviews)
"I thought there was a shuttle to the airport but that was not available although not a problem to get a taxi. The room was comfortable, and the view was a surprise looking at the water view in Anchorage."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
3 out of 5
4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
$279 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$312 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Quick and friendly check in"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
$269 nightly
The price is $301 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$301 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,804 reviews)
"An older place to stay that is being nicely revamped. It has launched many fishing and hunting trips."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
3 out of 5
17351 E Michele Drive, Talkeetna, AK
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Talkeetna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (394 reviews)
"The cabin was small but well equipped. It was quite lovely and good use of space. They had everything we needed to prepare a dinner after running to the grocery store nearby. The check in and check out process was so convenient. Thank you for your great hospitality."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
3.5 out of 5
1/10th Mile Lester Road, Healy, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Healy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tri-Valley Community Library and Black Diamond ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (434 reviews)
"A week in Alaska. This was by far our favorite stay. Quiet, exceptionally clean and well stocked. Cute Cabin with firm beds, easy access to main road."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
North Star Place
North Star Place
3.5 out of 5
1313 22nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Very clean and easy access to the city."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

North Star Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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