Things to Do in Alaska
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Flightseeing Over Mount McKinley
Anchorage, Alaska
For an unforgettable family memory, you can't beat flying over the 20,000-foot Mt. McKinley and Denali Park. ...
Park
Sightseeing Tour
Aerial Tour
Plane Ride
Scenic Landmark
H2 Oasis Indoor Waterpark
Anchorage, Alaska
If the weather's cold or rainy, head for H2 Oasis, Alaska's largest indoor waterpark, where kids can go crazy with six water cannons, a 500-foot long master blaster water coaster, a huge wave pool, and a ginormous body slide....
Water Park
Theme Park
Hiking to Exit Glacier
Anchorage, Alaska
Kids of all ages and abilities enjoy this short half-mile hike through the forest, across a creek, then up to Exit Glacier, the only glacier in the park that you can get to on foot....
Hiking
Iditarod Sled Dog Rodeo
Anchorage, Alaska
Kids and grownups alike will laugh and cheer at this action-packed show, hosted by the Seavey family and performed by champion racing dogs. But the best part is at the end, when you get to cuddle tiny Iditarod puppies from the kennel. ...
Theater
Comedy
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Anchorage, Alaska
The eye-popping beauty of the Kenai fjords is an experience your family will never forget. Kids will see tons of wildlife like orca whales, puffins and sea lions. And you won't just see glaciers, you'll hear them snapping and cracking....
Park
Boat Tour
Resurrection River Float Trip with Chugach Outdoor Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Float lazily down the Resurrection River, trailing your hands in the cold-but-gentle water while expert guides do all the paddling. Perfect for kids and novices, there's absolutely no whitewater — just a relaxing ride and lots of photo ops....
Rafting
Scenic Train Ride With Alaska Railroad
Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage is a great jumping-off point for fabulous day trips to Seward, Denali, Fairbanks, and more. Open-air viewing platforms make the journey extra exciting, especially when the train whistle blows. ...
Train
Sightseeing Tour
Tram Ride on Mount Alyeska
Anchorage, Alaska
If breathtaking scenery gets your heart racing, take a mid-day or sunset ride on the Mt. Alyeska Tram. Kids will be glued to the windows of the tram for the entire seven minute "flight" over the forested slopes....
Gondola
Ididaride Sled Dog Tours
Anchorage, Alaska
Iditarod magic becomes real as you ride on a wheeled sled behind a team of 13 sled dogs, mushing for two miles through the forest, past Resurrection Mountain, and along Box Canyon Creek. ...
Sledding
Animal Ride
Seasonal
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