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Things To Do

Enjoy Nature!

The best thing Alaska has to offer is its natural beauty. Everywhere you go has some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Our biggest recommendation is to pick a direction and drive! We recommend downloading the AllTrails app for anyone interested in hiking. It gives a route of the trail, difficulty, distance, and estimated time.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

43520 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99587

A sanctuary in Portage, Alaska that is open to the public for visitors to learn about and view native species.

Eagle River Nature Center

32750 Eagle River Road, Anchorage, AK 99577

Visit our proposal sight and take a stroll in the Alaskan wilderness. From peaceful boardwalk trails to mountain hikes and wildlife watching, it’s the perfect site to enjoy Alaska’s abundant natural beauty.

Reindeer Farm

5561 Bodenburg Loop, Palmer, Alaska 99645

The Reindeer Farm in Palmer offers guided tours where guests can meet, feed, and take photos with reindeer and other animals like moose, bison, and alpacas, while learning about Alaska’s wildlife in a family-run farm setting.

Whittier

Whittier, AK 99693

Check out this isolated town you can only visit via a one-way mountain tunnel. An hour and a half south of Anchorage, this unique town offers glacier boat tours, hiking, and kayaking

Hatcher Pass/Independence Mine State Historical Park

23264 Gold Cord Road, Palmer, AK 99645

This abandoned mining town located north of Anchorage lets you learn what is was like to live and work in one of Alaska's largest gold mining camps. The Hatcher Pass trail is also located nearby for some of the best views in the state.

Alyeska Resort

1000 Arlberg Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99587

Located in Girdwood, south of Anchorage, Alyeska offers a scenic aerial tram for mountaintop views as well as a spa and hiking/biking trails.

Waffles and Whatnot

500 Muldoon Road, Anchorage, AK 99504

One of our favorite breakfast spots. Tell them it’s your first time there for a delicious custom meal

49th State Brewing - Anchorage

717 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Where to go to get the local Alaskan cuisine you can’t get anywhere else.

The Butte Burger Place

4376 South Old Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK 99645

We recommend coming here after visiting the Reindeer farm.

Turner's Corner

8238 Turner Road, Palmer, AK 99645

Home of Alaskas best ice cream. A good pit stop if you’re traveling to or from Hatcher Pass. Yes, Alaska’s best ice cream is at a gas station. We were just as surprised as you are.