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Events > Fun Things To Do > Things To Do In Alaska > Fun Things To Do In Alaska - Parks, Museums, Zoos, Waterparks Things To Do In Alaska - Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau List of Fun Things To Do in Alaska:
List Your Alaska Attraction Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum Anchorage, Alaska Location: 4721 Aircraft Dr Contact Phone: 907-248-5325 Website: www.alaskaairmuseum.org Description:Aviation has been an integral part of Alaska's history and growth, and this museum chronicles that history from 1897 to the present. Learn about Alaska's WWII flyers, early bush pilots, and modern "flightseeing" guides. Ongoing restoration projects salvage and preserve vintage aircraft. The museum is located at the largest seaplane facility in the world, on the south shore of Lake Hood. Photo exhibits, scale models, restored planes, and movies screened in a 25-seat theater form a multi-media exploration of the topic. Alaska Botanical Garden Anchorage, Alaska Location: 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd Contact Phone: 907-770-3692 Website: www.alaskabg.org Description:Located on 110 idyllic acres within Anchorage is the Alaska Botanical Garden. Over 900 species of perennials and 150 native plants grow amid birch and spruce woodlands. A mile-long nature walk leads to the banks of Campbell Creek where, during the summer spawn, you can watch Chinook salmon run. An alpine rock garden, an herb garden, and a wildflower walk are other park features. Guided tours are available, and visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Alaska Heritage Museum at Wells Fargo Anchorage, Alaska Location: 301 W Northern Lights Blvd, Wells Fargo Building Contact Phone: 907-265-2834 Website: www.wellsfargohistory.com Description:Established by the National Bank of Alaska in 1968, this museum has as its sole focus Alaskan history and the culture of indigenous peoples. Native artifacts, modern works by area artists, and an extensive, 2,600-volume library covering many Alaskan subjects form the core of the collection. A model of a Wells Fargo stagecoach like those used during the Gold Rush is also on display. Alaska Zoo Anchorage, Alaska Location: 4731 O'Malley Rd Contact Phone: 907-346-2133 Website: www.alaskazoo.org Description:Native and exotic wildlife flourishes at this zoo, one of the Alaska's most popular visitor sites. This is a great spot to familiarize yourself with the animals you are likely to see on your further travels through the state. Caribou, moose, and Dall sheep placidly graze in a viewing area. There is a 25-acre bear habitat that supports black bears, glacier bears, and brown bears (grizzlies). Alaska's only elephant resides at the Alaska Zoo, with a Siberian tiger and a few camels for company. The zoo has a large gift shop with educational toys and souvenirs, and a snack bar serves tasty lunches and snacks. Kenai Fjords National Park Seward, Alaska Location: 1212 Fourth Ave Contact Phone: 907-224-7500 Website: www.nps.gov Description: Exit Glacier, the most popular part of this 580,000-acre park, is one of the only glaciers accessible by road. Venture up the Seward Highway to mile three, and then turn down the Exit Glacier Road. A ranger station provides a viewing platform, a small exhibit, and ranger-led hikes around the ice mass. From June to October more ambitious hikers can walk to the Harding Icefield, where mountain goats, moose, and marmots are frequently seen. Visitors should first stop at the Kenai Fjords National Park visitor center, located in the small boat harbor in Seward. Macaulay Salmon Hatchery/DIPAC Juneau, Alaska Location: 2697 Channel Dr Contact Phone: 877-463-2486 Website: www.frommers.com Description: Douglas Island Pink And Chum—the locals call it DIPAC—is the corporate name of the Macaulay Fish Hatchery. This facility is a cornerstone of the community, providing educational services to the local schoolchildren and, as Juneau's most popular attraction, anchoring the city's tourist economy. The hatchery encompasses one of Alaska's largest aquariums as well as a salmon egg incubator. Visitors learn not just about salmon hatching, but also the commercial fishing industry, the marine environment, and the salmon themselves. Girdwood Girdwood, Alaska Location: 40 miles SE of Anchorage Website: www.girdwoodalaska.com Description: This scenic resort town is located 40 miles southeast of Anchorage, and it makes a great daytrip regardless of the time of year. Girdwood was founded as a gold mining town, but the presence of Mt. Alyeska has turned it into a winter ski haven and a summer golf destination. A quaint downtown with shops and restaurants offers evening diversions after your day outdoors. More Interesting Stuff To Do in Alaska Coming Soon! How To Start A Concession Stand  Alaska Things To Do & Events SurveyBored? Find a List of Interesting, Exciting & Fun Things Including Tourist Attractions | Event Insurance | Search | List Events | Contact | About | Security
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