Alaska's official state tourism organization is the Alaska Travel Industry Association. The Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau has information about fun and interesting things to do in Anchorage.

Anchorage

Museums and Cultural Centers

Alaska Native Heritage Center: The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska's first people. Explore the rich heritage of Alaska's eleven cultural groups, drawing upon the ways of life of long ago, the wisdom of the elders and the traditions that endure.

Anchorage Museum of History and Art: A world-class museum located in the heart of Alaska's largest city.

Cooper Landing

Horseback Riding

Alaska Horsemen Trail Adventures: Year-round horseback riding adventures. Offers full- and half-day trail rides, as well as carriage and sleigh rides. Pan for gold or take a mid-day break for some grayling fishing.

Cabin Accommodations

Kenai Riverside Lodge: Offers a perfect balance of unique accommodations, excellent food and choice of activities.

Kenai River Drifters Lodge: On the banks of the Kenai River, Drifters Lodge offers accommodations for single travelers, families and large groups.

Kenai River Fishing

Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge: Alaska fishing trips featuring salmon, trout and halibut fishing. For over 30 years our guides have been making Alaskan fishing dreams come true. 800.478.4100.

Kenai River Rafting Day Trips

Kenai River Day Trips: Join Alaska Wildland Adventures for Kenai River rafting trips based from our Kenai Riverside Lodge in Cooper Landing, Alaska. Our rafting trips include the Two Hour Kenai River Scenic Float Trip and the Full-Day Kenai Canyon Raft Trip ~ featuring sections of Class II+ whitewater! 800.478.4100.

RV Parks, B&Bs and Campgrounds

Kenai Riverside Campground, RV Park and B&B: Nestled on the banks of the majestic Kenai River in Cooper Landing, we offer 18 RV sites lot-style with 20/30-amp hook-up. Tent sites and B&B rooms are available. We also offer a guest lounge, clean bathrooms and hot showers.

Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park Lodge Accommodations

Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge: Alaska's only lodge within Kenai Fjords National Park offers marine wildlife & glacier tours, sea kayaking, guided hikes, delicious meals, comforatable cabins and stunning views of Pedersen Glacier. 800.334.8730.

Sea Kayak Shuttle Service & Water Taxi

Weather Permitting: Your Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay water taxi and shuttle service provider. 907.224.8051.

Sea Kayaking

Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking Company: Alaskan sea kayaking adventures in Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore Southcentral Alaska's bays and fjords with experienced naturalist guides.

Fishing Charters
 
Crackerjack Charters: This outfit uses state-of-the-art charter boats specifically designed for saltwater fishing in Alaska - excellent choice for quality Seward, Alaska fishing charters for halibut and lingcod.

Dog Sled Tours

Ididaride Sled Dog Tours: Experience dog mushing summer-style on a two-mile wilderness dog sled ride. Learn what it takes to prepare musher and dog for the Iditarod. Cuddle adorable puppies.

Attractions

Alaska SeaLife Center: The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation and public education. The Center's research facilities and naturalistic exhibits immerse visitors in the dynamic marine ecosystems of Alaska.

Prince William Sound

Glacier and Wildlife Tours

Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours: Discover cascading waterfalls, spectacular glaciers and marine wildlife in Prince William Sound. Experienced captains are your guides as you travel aboard custom vessels complete with oversized windows and outside viewing decks. Daily departures from Valdez and Whittier.

Sea Kayaking

Alaska Sea Kayakers in Whittier: Sea kayaking in Prince William Sound offering day tours, multi-day tours and sea kayak rentals from their office located on the water in Whittier, Alaska. Located one hour south of Anchorage.

Homer

Accommodations and Sea Kayaking

Three Moose Meadow B&B: Explore a remote glacier in Kachemak Bay State Park! Three Moose is the only outfitter in Homer offering glacier kayaking; leave the crowds behind for an unforgettable wilderness experience.

Across the Bay Tent & Breakfast Adventure Co. (Seldovia): Dazzling sea kayaking, rugged or easy mountain biking, exhilarating hiking, soft adventure, great food, cushy tents and peaceful sleep.

Girdwood, Portage and Hope

Accommodations

Alyeska Resort: Open year-round. Located just 40 miles from Anchorage, the Alyeska Prince Hotel is one of Alaska's premier hotels. Features 307 rooms, restaurants, shops and the 60-passenger Alyeska Tram.

Alyeska Accommodations: Nightly and weekly vacation rentals. Comfortable, convenient condos, homes and elegant mountain chalets available; fully furnished and competitively priced.

Girdwood B&B Association: Directory of Bed & Breakfast accommodations and vacation rental listings for the Girdwood area.

Attractions

Begich, Boggs Visitor Center for Portage Glacier: This Visitor Center is built upon terminal moraine left behind by Portage Glacier in 1914. The Visitor Center offers an unique opportunity to learn about the Chugach National Forest, America's second largest national forest. Award-winning exhibits, educational presentations and information services are available.

Whitewater Rafting

Chugach Outdoor Center: Sixmile Creek is a whitewater paradise just 60 miles from Anchorage. Dropping over 50 feet per mile as it flows out of the Chugach Mountains, Sixmile Creek has cut its way through three separate canyons to offer exciting Class IV & V whitewater.

NOVA River Runners: NOVA River Runners has offered Alaska river rafting trips since 1975. Scenic and whitewater day trips near Anchorage, Kenai and Matanuska Valley. Multi-day Alaskan wilderness raft adventures, fishing trips and glacier hikes are also available.