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The Last Frontier

Alaska travel guide

Glaciers, grizzlies and endless summer daylight in America's biggest wilderness.

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Capital
Juneau
Best time to go
Jun–Aug (northern lights: Feb–Mar)
Daily budget
$$$$ $280+ a day
Fly into
ANC Anchorage
FAI Fairbanks
JNU Juneau

National parksMountainsWinter & skiing

Top places to visit in Alaska

  1. Denali National Park

    North America's tallest peak and wild moose, bears and caribou.

  2. Kenai Fjords & Seward

    Boat tours past tidewater glaciers, whales and puffins.

  3. Juneau & Mendenhall Glacier

    A capital you can only reach by boat or plane.

  4. Fairbanks

    One of the best places on Earth to see the aurora.

  5. Inside Passage

    Island-hopping cruise route through rainforest fjords.

What to eat in Alaska

  • Wild salmon
  • King crab
  • Reindeer sausage
  • Halibut fish & chips

When is the best time to visit Alaska?

Jun–Aug is usually the best time to visit Alaska (northern lights: Feb–Mar). Expensive: $280+ a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.