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Attractions in Alaska: information about the best places of interest in Alaska



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Alaska Natives, American Indians and non-Hispanic whites make up more than 65% of the population. The state is one of the wealthiest and racially diverse states, and the Alaskan Natives make it a point to celebrate their heritage as ‘Alaska’s First People’.

This rich cultural heritage can be explored in depth at the Alaska Native Heritage Centre which also encourages cross-cultural exchanges. In Anchorage, one can come across attractions like the Alaska Centre for the Performing Arts (a popular venue for art events) and the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage Hillside which attracts nearly 200,000 visitors annually. Experience unmatched views aboard the Alaska Railroad (the largest passenger glass-domed railcars in the world) or join hikers from around the world atop Mount Mckinley, the largest mountain on the continent.

Ceremonial feasts are an integral part of the Native culture and this can be witnessed at the Messenger Feast of the Inupiaq which is held in community houses (called Qasgiqs) in late fall or early winter. Famous annual events include the World Ice Art Championships at Fairbanks and the Sitka Whale Fest. Music festivals like the Alaska Folk Festival, the Sitka Summer Music Festival and the Fairbanks Winter Music Fest are also well-established.

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College (Alaska - United States)
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The city of College is located on the east- central region of Alaska and is around seven miles away from the Fairbanks and Anchorage is 286 miles away from... Next

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Pelican (Alaska - United States)
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Pelican is a lively town on the north-western coast of Lisianski Inlet, which is a part of the Chichagof Island in... Next

Art & Culture, Educational, Youth travel...
Anchorage (Alaska - United States)
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Anchorage, also known as the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’, is the largest city in the US state of Alaska. It is a... Next

Art & Culture, Family fun, Romance...
Hope (Alaska - United States)
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Hope can be described as a CDP, i.e. census-designated place located in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, US. Hope lays on Kenai Penunsula’s northern end, on... Next

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Homer (Alaska - United States)
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Located on the shore of Kachemark Bay and on the southwest side of the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is situated in... Next

Family fun, Art & Culture, Adventure...
Cordova (Alaska - United States)
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Located serenely at the top of the Orca Bay, within the Chugach National Forest, Cordova hasan aura of its own. It is geographically diverse. The city is... Next

Educational, Casino, Rural...
Fairbanks (Alaska - United States)
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Fairbanks, known as ‘The Golden Heart of Alaska’, is the second largest city in Alaska. Situated in the Tanana... Next

Family fun, Art & Culture, Romance...
Valdez (Alaska - United States)
6.4
Situated on the north shore of Port Valdez, a deep-water fjord in Prince William Sound, Valdez is located beneath the... Next

Sport and wellness, Educational, Youth travel...
Juneau (Alaska - United States)
6.4
Juneau is the capital of the US state of Alaska. It is a city and borough located on the Gastineau Channel... Next

Educational, Youth travel, Rural...
Ketchikan (Alaska - United States)
6.4
Located on the western coast of Revillagigedo Island, near the southernmost boundary of Alaska, USA,... Next

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Sylva Art Gallery
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Abbott Loop
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Pioneer Memorial Park
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Sitka Street Park
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Switchback Trail
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Totem Heritage Center
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Watersports on Knik Arm
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Alaska State Trooper Museum
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Market 907
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Noatak National Preserve
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Oscar Anderson House Museum
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Santa Claus House
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