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We are so excited to have you in Alaska! After living here for almost a year we have spoken with many locals and tourists. Through our conversations and our travels we have created an Alaska bucket list that includes mini adventures we would love our guests to take advantage of during their time in Alaska. This is the final frontier and we would love for you to see it.

Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

To Alaskans Anchorage is "the big city" with 40% of the population living right here. Hikes: Rabit Lake, Flat Top, Little O'Malley, Hatchers Pass, and Eagle River Nature Center, the Coastal Trail (paved) If the weather permits you can drive to Flat Top and Hatchers Pass Food & Drinks: Whiskey & Ramen (reservation needed the day before), 49th State Brewering, Moose Tooth or Bear Tooth, Brew House, Anchorage Brewery, Fire Island Bakery, and all the Asian food is really good. Anchorage Distillery makes the best and most reasonably priced cocktails in town. You can't go wrong by stopping at one of the multitude of coffee kiosks. Things to do: Bookstores, Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center

Girdwood

Anchorage, AK

Just an hour outside of Anchorage and on the way to the venue, known for its beauty. Things to do: Alyeska Resort, Alyeska Nordic Spa, Alyeska Aerial Tram, Alaska wildlife conservation, gold mining, guides to the glaciers. Food & Drinks: Girdwood Brewing, Bore Tide Restaurant and Grill, The Bake Shop, Alpine Cafe, Coast Pizza (best breakfast pizza)

Whittier

Whittier, AK 99693

Whittier is the best place in Alaska to see amazing tidewater glaciers and marine and other wildlife. You'll find the world's largest concentration of tidewater glaciers here. Things to do: Portage Pass trail, Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Buckner Building, day cruises Food & Drinks: Ocean front cafe, Varley's

Kenai

Kenai, AK

Along the Kenai is where the wedding will be held. It is about 2.5-3 hours from Anchorage. This area is especially known for its fishing, the largest Salmon in the world have been caught here. Things to do: Fishing charter, Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai Golf Course, Kenai Beach Food & Drinks: Coopers Landing Brewery (stop on the way to Soldotna), Veronicas Cafe, Louie's Steak and Seafood, Upper Deck

Seward

Seward, AK

Seward is nestled into the mouth of Resurrection Bay, an area teaming with wildlife and mountains. Things to do: Kenai Fjords National Park, Kayak, day cruises, Zipline, Stoney Creek Conservation Center, boat tour, fishing tour. Food & Drink: Resurect Coffee House, Seward Brewery, Tide Water Tap House

Homer

Homer, AK

Homer is a small city on Kachemak Bay, on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. It is known for its panorama of mountains, white peaks, and glaciers. Things to do: Homer Split, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Farmers Market, Halibut Fishing, The Homer Bookstore Food & Drinks: Beer Creek Winery, Salty Dog Saloon, Two Sisters Bakery, Boatyard cafe

Anywhere in AK

The beauty in Alaska is endless and we hope you get the opportunity to take it all in. We are excited to explore with all of you! If you decide to extend your tip past the wedding we will be doing a day trip to Seward. If you plan to extend your stay even longer we would highly recommend it, Alaska is an incredible place and you need time to see its beauty. There are 8 National Parks and 16 National wildlife refuges. Please take this opportunity to see what all Alaska has to offer.

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