Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska
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Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
Airplane buffs of all ages will find lots to enjoy at the hands-on Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. Galleries are jam-packed with World War II artifacts and memorabilia from the planes and pilots that make life possible in many parts of rugged Alaska. ...
Special Collection
History Museum
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Anchorage, Alaska
Dinosaur fans and rock hounds alike will dig the interactive Alaska Museum of Natural History, home of Alaska's largest exhibits of rocks, minerals and rare fossils....
Science & Nature Museum
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage, Alaska
There's truly something for everyone at this must-see tribute to Native Alaskan life and history. Guides encourage kids to ask questions as they touch and explore, while on-site artists demonstrate various crafts....
History Museum
Special Collection
Dance
Alaska SeaLife Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Part aquarium, part wildlife rescue center, the Alaska SeaLife Center gives kids a peek inside the world of Alaska's marine animals. But they'll also learn about injured animals who have come to the Center for treatment and rehabilitation....
Science & Nature Museum
Wildlife Sanctuary
Alaska Zoo
Anchorage, Alaska
At only 25 acres and 100 animals, the Alaska Zoo is smaller and more charming than most city zoos, and easy to navigate with small children. ...
Zoo
Anchorage Market & Festival
Anchorage, Alaska
Every summer weekend, more than 300 vendors pitch tents and tables at the Anchorage Market and Festival. It's a perfect place to shop for last-minute souvenirs, chat with the locals, and admire handcrafted art from the Alaskan wilderness....
Farmers Market
Neighborhood
Anchorage Museum and Imaginarium
Anchorage, Alaska
Teens and grownups will enjoy the free guided tours through Alaskan art and artifacts at the Anchorage Museum. But the real fun is at the Imaginarium and Planetarium where kids of all ages can touch, explore, and play....
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection
Art Museum
History Museum
Planetarium
Denali National Park Shuttle Tour
Anchorage, Alaska
If you have only one day at Denali, take the shuttle to Eielson Visitor Center, with spectacular views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range — plus moose, caribou and wolves for the kids to ogle....
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Hiking
Sightseeing Tour
Scenic Landmark
Downtown Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
Give the kids their own money and let them shop for themselves in one of the many huge souvenir shops. Hungry? Family friendly coffee shops and restaurants are everywhere in Dowtown Anchorage....
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Souvenir & Gift Store
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Downtown Bicycle Rental and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Anchorage, Alaska
Looking for adventure in the city? Put bicycling at the top of your itinerary. The folks at Downtown Bicycle Rental will help each kid and grownup find the perfect bike, plus helmets, maps, and water bottles for the ride....
Bicycling
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