Travel Tips for Popular Alaska Attractions

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1, Denali National Park

Introduction

Denali National Park is located in the south-central part of the southernmost part of Alaska. north end of the state, bordering the interior. Dinelli National Park not only has the highest peak in North America, Mount McKinley (McKinley), the sky and water together, the endless scenery is even more breathtaking. Every summer, Denali National Park welcomes countless tourists to visit, you can either take a small plane to get a bird's-eye view of North America's first peak, or choose to land at the peak of McKinley to get up close and personal with the snowy plains that lie thousands of meters above. Denali National Park is also home to an abundance of wildlife, and visitors can take a shuttle bus provided by the park to explore wildlife 100 kilometers deep into the park at Wonder Lake. With North American caribou and brown bears along the way, and Mt. McKinley within easy reach, perhaps only Denali National Park can satisfy you with an unforgettable and amazing journey.

Telephone

+90-76-839532

Duration Reference

1 day

Transportation

You can either drive there or take the Alaska Railroad. Get off at Denali Station

Admission

Admission fee : Adults $10; 15 and under free;

Transportation bus fee : Ranges from $27-$35;

Coach tour fee : Ranges from $70-$165.

Opening Hours

08:00-18:00 (Summer),08:00-16:30 (Winter) (Jan 1-Dec 31 Mon-Sun)

Location of Attractions

George Parks HwyDenali National Park and Preserve, AK

2. Chena Hot Springs

Overview

It's a natural geothermal hot springs in northern Alaska, and in winter it's a time when the Interior Aurora Borealis erupts, and there is always a steady stream of visitors coming here to enjoy the winter hot springs.

The hot springs are surrounded by rocks, creating a natural "jacuzzi," and even at temperatures as low as a few dozen degrees below zero, the hot springs are still warm.

Telephone

+1 907-451-8104

Time Reference

3 hours or more

Access

Drive or choose from resort shuttle service to and from downtown Fairbanks.

Admission

Adults:$15; Seniors:$13; Children:$12 (Jan. 1-Dec. 31 Mon-Sun)

Free:Under 5 years old

tips:

Senior: 60 and up

Children's tickets :6-17 years old

Open Hours

All day (Jan. 1-Dec. 31 Mon-Sun)

Attraction Location

56.5 Chena Hot Springs RoadFairbanks,. AK

3. Northern Polar Museum

Overview

The Northern Polar Museum, located in downtown Fairbanks, is the best place for visitors to learn about this mysterious Arctic world and the real lives of the people who live there. The museum's exterior is whitewashed to resemble a year-round snow-covered Arctic landscape, reflecting the sun's rays. The museum is divided into many different exhibition halls, and some precious animal specimens from the Arctic attract visitors' attention. The exhibition halls of the museum have a detailed introduction to the geographical and environmental changes and historical changes of the Arctic region, and visitors can have a deep understanding of this mysterious world covered with snow and ice in the Northern Polar Museum.

Tel

+1 907-474-7505

Duration

More than 3 hours

Transportation

Available by car

Admission

$12/adults

$7/children 5-14

Free/5 and under

$5/in-pavilion movie theater

Opening hours

09:00-19:00 (Monday-Sunday, June 1-August 31)

09:00-17:00 (Monday-Sunday, September 1-May 31)

Attraction Location

907 Yukon Dr., Fairbanks, AK, 99775

4. Katmai National Park Nature Preserve

Introduction

Katmai National Park Nature Preserve is located in the southwestern portion of the Alaska Peninsula, and the park is named after the active Katmai volcano in the park. Brown bears and the Valley Of Ten Thousand Smokes are two of the park's major attractions. The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is the result of an earthquake and the eruption of the Katmai volcano, which caused tens of thousands of steam vents to appear around the volcano over an area of 24 square kilometers, which spewed out steam and hot water at temperatures of up to 97° all year round, creating a spectacular spectacle of smoky air. Katmai National Park is also an Alaskan wildlife refuge, home to numerous Alaskan brown bears, and every August salmon come ashore in large numbers against the current to spawn, and visitors are often treated to the spectacular sight of bears catching salmon in the water. Visitors to Katmai National Park can get the services and assistance they need, such as scenic information, tours, lodging, etc. at Brooks Camp, the only visitor center in the park.

Telephone

+80-03-300326

Duration

1 day

Transportation

There is no road connection to the park, but two airlines fly to Katmai National Park. airlines fly to Dakatmai National Park.

Pen Air:

www.penair.com 800-448-4226

Alaska Seaplanes:

907-789-3331

Admission

Scenic views are free but there is no fee for a stay at Brooks Camp is free of charge, but there is a fee for lodging or camping at Brooks Camp or for joining a tour

Opening Hours

The park is open year-round, but the Visitor Center is only open from May 1-September 17 each year. Location

Katmai National Park and Preserve, King Salmon, AK, United States

5. Kenai Fjords National Park

Introduction

Kenai Fjords National Park is located in south-central Alaska and was established in 1980. It covers 669,984 acres and takes its name from the large number of fjords in the park that were formed by glacial erosion.

Kenai Fjords National Park is the only park in Alaska accessible by highway and is home to the largest ice sheet in the United States, the Harding Ice Sheet. This giant ice sheet has given rise to more than 40 glaciers of varying sizes, creating some of the most eye-catching landscapes in the park. Exploring this fantastical national park is a wildlife-spotting and glacier-appreciation trip, and visitors can take a cruise to the Kenai Fjords to see the inlet glaciers and marine animals, where humpback whales, killer whales, Arctic right whales, sea lions, seals, sea otters, American black bears, and horned-billed puffins are all in evidence.

There's no more popular winter excursion in Kenai Fjords National Park than visiting polar bears, with January being the most popular month of the year, as well as skiing and dog sled rides.

Telephone

+1-907-422-0500

Time reference

3 hours or more

Transportation

It is recommended to take a local tour. company or transportation provided by the scenic area

Admission

Land glacier Free Sea glacier portion from $154/adults $77/children free/children under 2 years old

Opening hours

Summer: May 23-September 7 Sun 9:00-17:00 Winter: Sept. 28-May 22 8:00-17:00 (Closed on weekends and holidays)

Attraction Location

Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. United States

6. Alaska Zoo

Introduction

The Alaska Zoo is the national park with the most complete range of animal species in the entire Alaska region, where you can see rare polar species such as ice wolves, polar bears and snowy owls. owls and other rare polar creatures.

Telephone

+1 907-346-2133

Duration Reference

3 hours or more

Transportation

It is recommended that you rent a car and drive or take the local coach such as Alaska Direct Bus Line to reach Anchorage

Admission

Adults $12, children $6

Opening Hours

Monday through Sunday, 09:00 -21:00

Location of Attraction

4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK

7, Matanuska Glacier

< strong>Introduction

Matanuska River Glacier is located in the (Chugach) Mountains in Alaska, USA. The Matanuska River is an active glacier that advances about one foot (0.3 m) per day. The Matanuska River Glacier is the only glacier near Anchorage that is accessible to vehicles.

Time Reference

3+ hours

Location of Attractions

Alaska

8, Seward

< Introduction

Seward (Seward) is a beautiful little harbor town on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula (Kenai). This small town is the terminus of the Alaska Railroad's Southern Route and a great natural harbor on the Kenai Peninsula. Private sailboats and yachts are plentiful, and visitors can go fishing or take a glacier cruise or marine life safari. The town is picturesque and is built mostly of log cabins, a local Alaskan specialty. The town is famous for its annual fishing tournament held in July and August. The town can participate in more than 20 kinds of entertainment programs, the whole is mainly in the sea, like the vastness of the sea tourists can not miss.

Duration

1 day

Transportation

You can drive or take the Alaska Railroad to Seward.

Admission

Sea Fishing: $170-$320

Kayaking: $60-$550

Marine Life Center:

$20/Adults $15/Students 12-17

$10/Children 4-11 Free/Three & Under under

Attraction Location

Seward, AK

9. Alaska SeaLife Center

Overview

Alaska SeaLife The center is located in Seward (Seward) on the coast of Resurrection Bay (Resurrection Bay). It is Alaska's premier public aquarium and marine mammal research center. established in 1989, the Marine Life Center is dedicated to the development of marine ecosystem research, conservation, and public education, sharing knowledge of the northern oceans with visitors, and promoting ecological protection of the oceans. The animals displayed in the Marine Center are all locally sourced from Alaska. There is a touch pool with a variety of live Alaskan sea creatures (sea cucumbers, anemones, starfish, etc.) on display for you to touch. The coastal pavilion also has a natural seabird habitat and a mammal habitat for seals and other mammals for visitors to see. Visitors can also participate in a number of activities at the Marine Center, such as learning about the habits of seals with the keepers, and how to train and try feeding them themselves, for an up-close-and-personal encounter with Arctic marine life.

Telephone

+1 907-224-6300

Time Reference

3+ hours

Access

Located in the city of Seward. Seward) at the end of the city, accessible by foot

Admission

$20/adults

$15/students 12-17

$10/children 4-11

Free/three and under

Opening Hours