The Top 20 Attractions in Alaska
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Alaska. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Alaska is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Denali Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The Denali National Park Visitor Center is a must stop when visiting the park. Inside of the Visitor Center itself are exhibits and a short film about the history, environment, …
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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This section of the paved, multi-use Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is just south of Point Woronzof, a popular location for watching jets land and take off from the nearby airport. …
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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
Although entering the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is not required — you can simply hike most of the trails in this area, if you like — it is an excellent …
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Kennecott Mill Town
Highlight • Historical Site
To the north of the coastal town of Valdez, the huge buildings of the former copper mine that unearthed a fortune in copper ore between 1900 and 1938 still stand …
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Shoreline of Portage Lake
Highlight • Lake
For most people, the broad, sandy shoreline of Portage Lake marks the turnaround point of this hike — or the perfect picnic spot. The glacier is not terrible active but …
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Exit Glacier
Highlight • Natural Monument
The 6.4 km long exit Glacier springs from the Harding ice field. At this glacier the global warming becomes very clear. His loss rates are very dramatic in my opinion. …
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Mount Roberts Mountain House
Highlight • Rest Area
The Mount Roberts Mountain House is the upper station for the Goldbelt Tramway — but you can also hike up the mountain to get here.
If you've taken the tram …
If you've taken the tram …
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Mount Healy Overlook (end of official trail)
Highlight • Viewpoint
The official Mount Healy Overlook Trail ends about halfway up Mount Healy, not at the top of Mount Healy. This windy, exposed overlook grants you fantastic views to the south …
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Glacier Spit Trailhead (water access only)
Highlight • Trail
This trailhead is accessible only by water; the usual method is to hire a water taxi from Homer. The taxis do not run in loops like a bus or mass-transit …
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Nugget Falls Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This trail is the easiest, most direct route to get close to Nugget Falls; it is paved, and considered ADA accessible.
The ADA-accessible/paved trail ends short of the falls, but …
The ADA-accessible/paved trail ends short of the falls, but …
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