Jessica & Steven
Things To Do
Alpine Air Alaska
Get to da Choppa!! Enjoy the thrill of a glacier landing and step out of the helicopter and walk on the ancient glacial ice or stay in the air for sightseeing - look for wildlife along the steep mountainsides! This is the company and place we got ENGAGED!! How romantic folks!
Kenai Lake
The lake forms the headwaters of the Kenai River, and is itself a destination for fishing and other outdoor activity. Due to its size and shape it is accessible from both the Sterling Highway and the Seward Highway. This is where we took our engagement photos!
Glacier Jet Ski Adventures
Have you dreamed of seeing an Alaska glacier up close and personal?! Well you can with this company. Navigate the waters on jet skis to experience the untamed beauty of Prince William Sound's Blackstone Bay! Located in Whittier, an hour south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway. Take the "Portgage Glacier Rd / Whittier" turnoff at Mile 79 of the Seward Highway. At the end of this road is the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel - a one way tunnel that lets traffic in and out of Whittier. The tunnel is open to let traffic in on the half an hour (i.e. 7:30, 8:30, 9:30), costs $13 and is not included in the tour price. Open 7 days a week from May - September (weather permitting) Tours departing daily at 9am and 230pm (11am from early May-Memorial Day weekend and end of August - end of season)
Seven Glaciers Restaurant
Plan ahead and schedule a date night at the award winning mountaintop luxury restaurant. Offering signature Alaskan entrees in an elegant atmosphere, the Seven Glaciers experience is extraordinary from start to finish. Your journey begins with a scenic aerial tram ride that takes you high above The Hotel Alyeska to 2,300 feet above sea level. From this mountain-top perch, Seven Glaciers is surrounded by nature from every direction. This means that every table features panoramic glacier and ocean views. Advance Reservations Recommended. Complimentary tram ride with advance reservation. Stop by the Tram Ticket Office on the second floor to pick up your ticket.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild.
Float the Swanson River
Drive to Swanson River Road in Sterling and launch your canoe at the very end, approx. mile 17.5. This is the lazy river float that takes a good two days. It's perfect for fishing & drinking a beer and catching some sun all at the same time. Get in touch with us if you want more specifics. You will start in Sterling & pop out at the Captain Cook State Park in Nikiski. There are several camping spots to along the way. It's one of our favorite summer activities together!
Jimmie Jack's Alaska Fishing Lodge
If you are wanting to bend the rod and get the line wet, please look on the adfg.alaska.gov website for all your fishing license needs! Make sure you purchase the correct license and follow all rules and regulations set forth by the state. Make sure to bring extra layers to stay warm and if you get sick bring Dramamine in case waters are rough. Interested in Halibut or fighting the salmon!? Check out the Kenai River, Homer or Seward for a guided tour! We recommend the locals at Jimmie Jack's in Kenai!
Alaska Railroad
A convenient round-trip schedule and picturesque landscapes along the route make the Coastal Classic Train a local favorite. From Anchorage, the train winds along Turnagain Arm and through the backcountry wilderness of the Kenai Peninsula; massive glaciers and towering waterfalls can be seen along the way. Upon reaching Seward, the train comes to a halt on the shores of Resurrection Bay, offering easy connections to Kenai Fjords National Park. A seven-hour layover allows plenty of time in Seward before the return rail journey to Anchorage that evening.
Finn's Pizza
Homer is the best place to find hole-in-the-wall restaurants that are locally owned & operated. Finn's has the best made from scratch pizza with a view on the Homer Spit. There is seating downstairs & above. 🥰 Enjoy a wide variety of Alaska microbrews with your wood-fired pizza while you are surrounded by Alaska's beauty! If this place is crowded you might also try Fat Olives - both are very popular.
Sea Life Center
Touch tank, seabird aviary, harbor seal & stellar sea lion habitats and many other things! Bring a light jacket. There is great nearby food and lots of local mom & pop style shops just down the street.
Exit Glacier
Want to experience Alaska but not overdo it? Take this short & easy hike and be blown away with the beautiful views! Turn on to Herman Leirer Road, commonly called "Exit Glacier Road," at mile 3 of the Seward Highway (AK-9). Proceed 8.4 miles. The road will end at the parking lot for the nature center. Google Map Coordinates: 60.1782633,-149.6494389