1. Denali National Park

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Encompassing 4,740,911 acres, this must-visit national park woos travelers with its spectacular natural scenery.

2. Tracy Arm Fjord

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Tracy Arm is, no doubt, one of the most fascinating places to see in Alaska. With its sapphire glaciers and dramatic rock walls, this sight will leave you speechless and in awe. There’s plenty of wildlife here as well, including seals, whales, moose and brown bears. 

3. Kenai Fjords National Park

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With its deep fjords, ice caps and glaciers, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the ice age in this national park. Like most of Alaska’s outdoor destinations, this park also has a bevy of activities, including flightseeing, boat tours, dog sledding, skiing, and hiking. 

4. University of Alaska Museum of the North — Fairbank

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With its deep fjords, ice caps and glaciers, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the ice age in this national park. Like most of Alaska’s outdoor destinations, this park also has a bevy of activities, including flightseeing, boat tours, dog sledding, skiing, and hiking. 

5. Totem Bight State Historic Park — Ketchikan

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Searching for unique and historic places of interest? Then, you’re going to have a blast in this state park. With its traditional clan house and totem poles, this park lets you uncover the culture and history of the Native Alaskans. 

6. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

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Searching for unique and historic places of interest? Then, you’re going to have a blast in this state park. With its traditional clan house and totem poles, this park lets you uncover the culture and history of the Native Alaskans. 

7. Alaska Native Heritage Center — Anchorage

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The Heritage Center educates visitors about Alaska’s native groups through hands-on exhibits on art, music and culture. Besides the interpretive displays, the center also connects visitors with its fun-filled events and programs. 

8. Yakutat

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Don’t let its size deceive you! Sure, the town is pretty small, but it can definitely give the top places to visit in Alaska a run for their money. As you visit this town, you’ll find miles of pristine sandy beaches with towering glaciers, driftwood and surfing waves. 

9. Chugach State Park — Anchorage

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Chugach State Park is by far the most accessible wilderness destination in Alaska. From downtown Anchorage, you’re literally minutes away from most of the park’s trailheads. Even better, the park is a prime spot for kayaking, biking, hiking, rafting and ATV rides 

10. Fairbank

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Chugach State Park is by far the most accessible wilderness destination in Alaska. From downtown Anchorage, you’re literally minutes away from most of the park’s trailheads. Even better, the park is a prime spot for kayaking, biking, hiking, rafting and ATV rides 

11. Katmai National Park

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Katmai National Park is a scenic and remote adventure wonderland that epitomizes the beauty of Alaska’s wilderness. Unconnected to any major town or city by road, this park is the perfect place to escape the frenzy of your modern life, and immerse yourself into nature. 

12. Skagway

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Skagway, in its heyday, was packed with treasure hunters who sought to make a fortune through the Klondike Gold Rush. Today, the once-frenetic Gold Rush town is beloved for its tranquil beauty and remnants of its infamous bygone era. 

13. Kodiak Island

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Kodiak is known for a couple of things: bears and fishing. But, there’s more to this island than its quintessential tourist magnets. At Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, visitors can explore a 2,812-square-mile wilderness featuring rugged mountains, wetlands and alpine meadows. 

14. Seward

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Seward will entertain you in a variety of ways. Just head to the Resurrection Bay, and you’ll spot several sea lions, otters, harbor seals, orchids and humpback whales. And, when you look up, you’ll see bald eagles that soar through the sky. 

15. Juneau

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No list of the best places to visit in Alaska is complete without its capital city. While known as a gateway to the state’s vacation spots, the city does have its own charms and wonders. In fact, you can spend days here visiting outstanding attractions, like the Alaska State Capitol.