Located in downtown Anchorage, this museum offers exhibits on Alaskan culture.

This world-class 11-mi... paved trail though parks begins in downtown Anchorage on 2nd Avenue.  One mile from the start, the trail forks at Westchester Lagoon.  Left is the Lanie Fleischer Chester...

This park offers 20 miles of cross-country skiing, hiking and bike trails.

If you've missed seeing Arctic wildlife on your Alaskan adventure, you'll find it at this small zoo, where all the animals have names. You'll see moose, caribou, sheep, wolves, musk oxen, mountain goats and several different types of bears, including polar, grizzly and black bears.

Soak in the breathtaking scenery of fjords, glaciers, waterfalls and bays whether kayaking, sailing or cruising through the calm waters. Wildlife abounds in the form of whales, seals, sea lions, eagles, bears and deer.

With Lake Spenard, to which it is joined by canals, Lake Hood is considered to be the largest floatplane harbor in the world.

Learn about Alaska's wildlife and wilderness through a scavenger hunt for children.

A popular tourist attraction.

Get inside a bubble, gaze at stars and touch marine life in a saltwater tank at this hands-on science and discovery center, designed to whet children's appetites for science. An Alaskan theme pervades the many fun displays and activities.

A creek located downtown where salmon run up fish ladders.

See salmon in different stages of development, depending on what time of year you visit.