Alaska Activity Map 2025

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ALASKA ESCAPE ROOMS Award Winning Family friendly 1 hr story adventures. Solve to escape! Call 907-444-6975 C3

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ALASKA RAILROAD Daily summer trains & travel packages to Anchorage, Denali, Seward, Spencer Glacier & more 800-544-0552 E2

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ANCHORAGE TROLLEY TOURS Experience Anchorage! History, wildlife, culture & more! Tours depart every half hour 907-276-5603 D3

SHIP CREEK

BAIT SHACK Catch your salmon in Anchorage! The only bait & tackle shop on Ship Creek. Rentals, guides, & licenses 907-522-3474 F1

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BIG SWIG BREWERY TOURS Explore Alaska, one craft brewery at a time.

Daily tours by van, train & bike 907-268-0872 D3 GO HIKE ALASKA Guided adventures for all abilities. Hiking, foraging, city tours & more! Year-round 907-444-9008 D3

MAD MYRNA’S LGBTQ nightclub & cabaret. Drag shows Fri & Sat at 9pm.

Dancing, karaoke & restaurant until midnight $$ 907-276-9762 I4

RAMADA DOWNTOWN SLIPPERY 34 SALMON

PHILLIPS CRUISES & TOURS Glacier & wildlife cruises. No seasickness guarantee! Hot meal, professional narration! 907-276-8023 D3 PICTOURS ALASKA, INC. Wilderness, wildlife & glacier sightseeing tour.

Departs 11AM & 3PM. #1 on TripAdvisor 907-744-2679 D5

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TREK BIKE RENTAL Ride the scenic Coastal Trail or around downtown Anchorage. Bike rentals all summer 907-793-0069 A3 REGAL AIR Flightsee glaciers & Mt. Denali, fly-in fishing, bear viewing in Katmai & Lake Clark National Parks 907-243-8535

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ALASKA STATEHOOD MONUMENT Giant bronze tribute to the 49th State with inlet and city views E2

COASTAL TRAIL12-mile-scenic path along Cook Inlet, enter at 2nd Avenue or at Elderberry Park A3, B2

RESOLUTION POINT & CAPTAIN COOK MONUMENT Views of Cook Inlet, Sleeping Lady and Denali A3

TOWN SQUARE Gathering place with flowering fountains, lush flower gardens & commemorative brick path D4

ANCHORAGE VETERAN’S MEMORIAL Look for the flagpole and bronze panels honoring those Alaskan citizens lost in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, the Gulf War, Iraq & Afghanistan B6

CENTENNIAL ROSE GARDEN Built in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of Alaska's purchase from Russia A6

ELDERBERRY PARK Family park overlooking Cook Inlet & Sleeping Lady, entrance to the Coastal Trail A3

CLUB PARIS Voted best steak in town over 20 years; Alaskan seafood & iconic local bar $$$ 907-277-6332 E3

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CRIMSON Vibrant eatery & bar with Alaska favorites and a Pan-American twist. Breakfast, lunch & dinner in style 907-793-5555 $$ F3

BROWN JUG Since 1937, Alaska's Greatest Selection of Local Craft Beers, Wines, Spirits, and more! 907-258-0930 B4

GINGER Pacific Rim cuisine in a modern atmosphere, full bar, select wine & sake list $$ 907-929-3680 E3

Native Cultures. 907-276-5603 D3

CABIN FEVER FABRIC, FIBER & GIFTS Pottery, jewelry, Alaska gifts + quilting fabrics, locally hand-dyed yarns & qiviut 907-278-3522 D3

HUMPY’S ALEHOUSE Since 1994. 60+ taps, Alaskan King Crab, halibut tacos, burgers & more. Local live music $$ 907-276-2337 D4

ANCHORAGE MUSEUM Alaska’s art, history & culture. Award-winning gift store, Discovery Center, café 907-929-9200 F4

DENA’INA CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER Modern 200,000 sq-ft, world-class event facility 907-263-2800 D5

EGAN CENTER/CRUISE DROP-OFF Anchorage meeting space with art gallery atrium 907-263-2800 D3

SANDWICH DECK Serving breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, and Alaskan plates daily, open @ 8am in Summer 907-276-1401 B3

ALASKA LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM Discover how law and order came to the most rugged, far-flung jurisdiction in America 907-279-5050 F3

SERRANO’S Family recipes with a modern twist. Fresh tortillas & salsas.

Lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, & daily specials $$ 907-865-6898 D3

THE KOBUK Gift Emporium in historic Kimball Building. Summer wine garden. Award winning donuts daily 907-272-3626 D4

SIMON & SEAFORT’S Alaskan seafood, award-winning bar, waterfront views, private dining available $$$ 907-274-3502 A3

WENDLER BUILDING Anchorage's only turreted building and location of ceremonial Iditarod start every March E3

MIDNIGHT SUN CAFE Espresso bar, house-made baked goods, soups, paninis, and breakfast sandwiches $$ 907-743-0572 F3

SNOW CITY CAFE Voted “Best Breakfast” by Anchorage Daily News.

Breakfast + lunch all day + espresso $ 907-272-CITY (2489) A3

AK PUBLIC LANDS INFORMATION CENTER Parks & wildlife info, maps of Alaska & interactive displays 907-644-3661 D3

ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER SHUTTLE Experience Alaska’s

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STAR THE REINDEER If you are lucky, you may catch Star on a stroll with her owner near the intersection of 10th & I B6

TENT CITY TAPHOUSE Local craft beer, food & live music in downtown Anchorage $$ 907-644-8368 (TENT) E4

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TEQUILA 61° Tacos, margaritas, craft cocktails, Alaska seafood in a stunning atmosphere with outdoor patio $$ 907-274-7678 E3 UNCLE JOE’S PIZZERIA Whole Pizzas or by the Slice. Salads, wings, local brews. Dine in, delivery or pick-up. Order online. $ 907-279-3799 C3

ADAGIO DAY SPA Massage, Facials (Eminence), Pedi & Mani.

2nd Spa in Hotel Captain Cook 907-222-3601 907-222-36011 B3

TRAPPER JACK’S TRADING POST Over 7000 sq. ft. of Alaskan souvenirs & gifts in a fun setting 907-272-6110 C3

WHITE SPOT CAFE Iconic Burgers, Hearty Breakfast since 1946.”The must-try [Halibut] Sandwich in AK"-USA Today $$ 907-279-3954 G3

ULU FACTORY Wide selection of Alaskan-made ulu knives, tours & demonstrations. M-F 8-6, sat & sun 9-6. 907-276-3119 F1

WILD SCOOPS Adventurous handcrafted ice cream starring Alaskan ingredients. 2 downtown shops 907-444-0714 E3, C2

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WILD STARR CREATIONS A creative studio, home and gift store.

Drop-in workshops & community events 907-677-9453 D4

WILD STARR COFFEE HOUSE Espresso, coffee, and tea with locally-sourced grab & go snacks + charcuterie bar. 907-677-3747 D4

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LA CABANA Since 1953. 1st Mexican restaurant in Alaska. Authentic food, margaritas, endless chips & salsa $$ 907-272-0135 H3

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FLETCHER’S Pub-style dining with gourmet pizza, pasta & seafood, in the Hotel Captain Cook $$ 907-276-6000 B3

LOG CABIN VISITOR CENTER/OLD CITY HALL Start here for maps, visitor info & more from friendly locals 907-257-2363 D3

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BIG RAY’S The Alaskan Outfitter since 1947. Outdoor apparel,

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CAFE 817 Breakfast, baked goods, house made soup, salads & sandwiches. Monday - Friday $ 907-279-6836 C4

ALASKA CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Theater house with Broadway tours & local productions 907-263-2900 D4

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TRAIL RIDGE AIR Bear viewing, flightseeing & float plane charters.

Serving Southcentral Alaska for 20+ years 907-248-0838

TINY GALLERY Celebrating the enormous talents of Alaskan artists and makers. Find gifts for any budget. We ship! 907-302-0258 C3

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THE BROKEN BLENDER & SWEET CHEEKS CABARET Bar, restaurant, entertainment. Weekly burlesque shows in the Cheeky Room D2

FLATTOP PIZZA + SPORTS Hand-crafted pizza. Full bar, billiards, darts, sports. Open atmosphere $$ 907-677-7665 D4

SEVIGNY STUDIO GALLERY Discover the spirit of Alaska through local artists and handcrafted gifts 907-258-2787 C3

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SHIP CREEK SALMON VIEWING Viewing bridge for spawning salmon & casting point for local anglers G1

AURORA FINE ART GALLERY Over 500 modern & Alaskan artists. Alaskan family owned for over 30 years 907-274-0234 C3

POLAR BEAR GIFTS 14,000 sq ft of Alaska souvenirs & gifts, 100,000+ shirts in stock! Great deals. 2 stores 907-274-4387 D3, E4

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SEGWAY TOURS OF ANCHORAGE Take a unique, scenic tour of Downtown Anchorage on a Segway! 907-277-4545 E3

ALASKA WILD BERRY PRODUCTS in 5th Ave Mall. Alaska made chocolates, jams & jellies, food items & souvenirs 907-278-8858 E3

OOMINGMAK MUSK OX CO-OP Alaska Native-made garments from Qiviut, soft musk ox wool 907-272-9225 B4

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SALMON BERRY TOURS Voted 'Best of Alaska' travel & tours - dog sledding, northern lights, glacier hikes & more! 907-278-3572 D3

CROW’S NEST Fine dining in the Hotel Captain Cook with spectacular views, outstanding wine list $$$ 907-276-6000 B3 CRUSH BISTRO & BOTTLE SHOPS Signature wine flights, craft cocktails, delightful small plates and entrees $$ 907-865-9198 C3

KAR PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY & GIFTS Alaska wildlife and nature photography. Prints, metal & canvas 218-831-7613 E3

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6TH AVENUE OUTFITTERS CO-OP Retail store. Outerwear. Free coffee. Fishing rentals-$25. Bear spray training. 907-276-0233 D4

MYTHIC ALASKA Anchorage’s happiest gallery. 3D Art, coloring lounge & locally made gifts by Tara Cox 907-297-8783 B4

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AK ALCHEMIST Alaskan halibut tacos, reindeer burgers, breakfast EXTENDED 29 STAY HOTELburritos & espresso, beer & wine, outdoor deck $$ 907-868-5000 G3

5TH AVE. JEWELERS Rare collection of Alaskan gold quartz, gold nuggets & nugget jewelry & fine jewelry. Est.1967. 907-258-3635 E3

GRIZZLY’S GIFTS Handmade in Alaska souvenirs, vibrant t-shirts and apparel, delicious food and sweets 907-276-4933 D3

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49TH STATE BREWING @ THE RAIL Tasting room. Award winning craft beer, pub bites, brewery tours $$ 907-277-7727 C2

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DAVID GREEN MASTER FURRIER Alaska’s most recommended furrier since 1922 907-277-9595 F3

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49TH STATE BREWING Award-winning craft brews & local cuisine, rooftop deck, beer garden w/ Wild Scoops ice cream 907-277-7727 C2

AVENUE jewelry, gold nugget ALASKA MINT Alaskan coins, Gold-n-Quartz 9TH jewelry & Made in Alaska gifts 907-278-8414 E3

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RESTAURANTS GLACIER BREWHOUSE Wildly, simply, Alaskan. Ocean to table seafood, craft beer, served w/ Alaskan Hospitality $$ 907-274-2739 C3 ORSO Wild Alaskan seafood, homemade desserts, and full wine cellar.

All served with Alaskan Hospitality $$$ 907-222-3232 C3

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PORTAGE GLACIER CRUISE TOUR Travel by coach to glacier cruise & wildlife viewing. Pick-up at Hotel Captain Cook.. 800-544-2206 C4

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VOYAGER COPPER ESCAPE ROOMS CLUB MYTHIC 66 ADAGIO INNFLETCHER’S SUN CAFE ENFORCEMENT GLACIER WHALE INN ALASKA WILD ORSO PARIS GINGER AURORA FINE ART 5TH AVENUE 38 ALASKA SULLIVAN’S DAY SPA 5TH AVE 8 KOBUK MUSEUM 44 BREWHOUSE HIKE JEWELERS POLAR BERRY

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PARKS & TRAILS 11 CAMBELL CREEK TRAIL Forested walking, hiking, skiing. View wild salmon runs D3 12 CHESTER CREEK TRAIL Skiing, walking & biking path from Coastal Trail to Goose Lake. From downtown- head south on L street before turning right onto W 15th Ave (1-2hr visit) B2 13 EARTHQUAKE PARK Outdoor exhibit on the 1964 earthquake that devastated Southcentral AK. Go South on Gambell St., right onto E Northern Lights Blvd, continuing on for 3.5 miles (45min-1.5hr visit) A2 14 FAR NORTH BICENTENNIAL PARK Hike, bike, or ski in the foothills of the Chugach Range E3 15 FISH HATCHERY Viewing platform, tours & a footpath down to view salmon in Ship Creek (summer) 907-269-2000 C1 16 FLATTOP TRAILHEAD Directions from Hillside Drive: turn onto Upper Huffman, after 0.7 miles right onto Toilsome Hill Drive (look for Glen Alps/Flattop sign). Wind along Toilsome Hill Drive for 2 miles (turning into Glen Alps Road). Look for the Glen Alps Trailhead sign on your left, turn into the parking lot. $5 parking fee (2-3 hr hike) E5 17 KINCAID PARK World-class hiking, biking & skiing park with coastal views & lighted loops. South on Gambell St, right on E Northern Lights Blvd, left on Minnesota Dr, take the Raspberry Rd exit (1-2hr visit) A3 18 LAKE HOOD WALKING TRAIL Stroll around the lake & photograph float/ski planes lifting off B3 19 POINT WORONZOF Panoramic views of Cook Inlet, Denali & the Anchorage skyline A2 20 POTTER MARSH Gorgeous boardwalk with view of nesting birds & spawning salmon runs (30min-1hr visit) D6 21 TONY KNOWLES COASTAL TRAIL 12 miles along shores of Cook Inlet from downtown to Kincaid. From downtown, the trail can be accessed at Elderberry Park located at the end of 5th Ave & M St. A2

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RESTAURANTS 22 ALASKA CHOPPED & CHOWDERED Come Experience Alaskan seafood, steak & amazing chowder! 907-222-4970 $$$ B2 23 BOMBAY DELUXE Classic Indian flavors. Curries, tandoori naans, kababs, biryanis & a lunch buffet $$ 907-277-1200 C5,B2 24 PEANUT FARM Deluxe 2-story sports bar & grill, pizza kitchen, over 70 TV screens, huge outdoor patio $$ 907-563-3283 C3 25 SOUTH RESTAURANT + COFFEEHOUSE “Best Cocktail Menu” by Anchorage Daily News. Brunch, lunch, dinner, patio $$ 907-770-9200 C5 26 SPENARD ROADHOUSE Voted “Best Waitstaff” by Anchorage Press Picks. Brunch, lunch, dinner daily + patio $$ 907-770-ROAD (7623) B2 27 TASTEE FREEZ Large variety of sandwiches, salads, ice cream treats & more! $ 907-248-3068 A3 28 WAFFLES & WHATNOT As seen on Food Network. Amazing fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, & more $$ 907-406-4503 E1

SHOPPING 35 ALASKA WILD BERRY PRODUCTS World’s largest chocolate fall, gift store & chocolate factory 800-280-2927 C3 36 ALASKA SAUSAGE & SEAFOOD Wild Alaskan smoked salmon, sausage with reindeer, all Alaskan gift packs, shipping 907-562-3636 B2 37 NORTHERN MADE CREATIONS GOLD & DIAMOND CO. Gold quartz, gold nugget + a rare selection of gemstone jewelry 907-338-7778 C2 38 THE HOARDING MARMOT Affordable new, used, and rental outdoor gear. Get outside for less! 907-334-3333 B2

Ship Creek & see salmon 907-276-5603 C1 41 GO HIKE ALASKA Guided adventures for all abilities. Hiking, foraging, city tours & more! Year-round 907-444-9008 E5 42 REGAL AIR Flightsee glaciers & Mt. Denali, fly-in fishing, bear viewing in Katmai & Lake Clark National Parks 907-243-8535 A2 43 TRAIL RIDGE AIR Bear viewing, flightseeing & float plane charters.

Serving Southcentral Alaska for 20+ years 907-248-0838 A2

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POTTER MARSH Photograph hundreds of resting waterfowl or spot spawning salmon from the boardwalk (Mile 117) POTTER SECTION HOUSE RAILROAD MUSEUM See a 9-foot diameter rotary plow and other railroad memorabilia (Mile 115) TURNAGAIN ARM TRAIL This gentle, wide trail contours the mountainside with sweeping views through the trees (Mile 115) MCHUGH CREEK Picnic near a waterfall or go hiking (Mile 111)

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PHILLIPS CRUISES & TOURS Glacier & wildlife cruises. No seasickness guarantee! Hot meal, professional narration! 907-276-8023

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CENTRAL KENAI ALASKA WILDLAND ADVENTURES Fish or raft the world-famous Kenai River (800-478-4100)

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ALYESKA RESORT Alaska’s premier year-round destination surrounded by mountains & hanging glaciers. Your basecamp for adventure & relaxation (907-754-2111) ALYESKA AERIAL TRAM Get a bird’s-eye view 2,300 feet up along Mt. Alyeska with dining, hiking, skiing & glacier viewing above Turnagain Arm (907-754-2275) ALYESKA NORDIC SPA Open 365 days a year. Hot, warm, & cold plunge pools. Dry & steam saunas, relaxation areas, massage treatments, & dining at Two Trees Bistro (907-754-2220) BORE TIDE DELI & BAR Mountaintop food, drinks & fun with the best views around. Enjoy refreshments & relax after a tram ride or hike.

(907-754-2237) CROW CREEK GOLD MINE Head out for a real gold mining adventure at this historic site, established 1896 and still producing gold (907-229-3105) SEVEN GLACIERS Indulge in a fine dining experience atop Mt. Alyeska with a 3 to 4 course prix fix chef’s menu, award-winning wine list & full bar (907-754-2237)

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HOMER KACHEMAK BAY

GLACIER CREEK

CH S GA AIN U T CH UN O M

SPENCER GLACIER

SKILAK LAKE

8:00pm 5:30pm 4:15pm 3:00pm 2:00pm

GIRDWOOD

KENAI RIVER

SOLDOTNA

HOMER

BIRD CREEK

MT. ALYESKA

2.5 hrs

Turn-of-the-century prospectors dragged their supplies over the pass en route to the Kenai goldfields. Today, iceberg-riddled Portage Lake is the star attraction.

KENAI COOK INLET

MCHUGH CREEK TURNAGAIN ARM

BELUGA POINT Spot beluga whales that come in with the tide and soak in 270-degree views of Cook Inlet (Mile 110) WINDY POINT Keep your eye out for Dall Sheep along the highway’s rocky cliffs; they often come to road’s edge (Mile 106) 7 INDIAN VALLEY MINE Roger & Arlene Cowles show you their 100-year old cabin and teach you how to pan for gold (Mile 104) 8 BIRD POINT Stroll the short boardwalk for spectacular mountain and inlet views...and a great place to view the bore tide (Mile 99)

GIRDWOOD

SOUTH OF ANCHORAGE

Southbound

CHENA RIVERWALK 3.5 mile stroll between Pioneer Park & Airport Way. Pass by scenic parks and plazas of historic downtown Fairbanks.

EXPLORE FAIRBANKS VISITOR CENTER Information on where to stay and the best things to see and do in the area (907-456-5774) PIONEER PARK Celebrate Fairbanks' past at Alaska's only historic themed park (907-459-1087) RIVERBOAT DISCOVERY A 3-hr sternwheeler cruise voted best boat tour in North America. Come meet the people of interior Alaska (907-479-6673) GOLD DREDGE 8 A 2-hr narrated tour into gold fields and a mining camp. You are guaranteed to find gold (907-479-6673)

TURNAGAIN ARM

NORTHERN MADE CREATIONS

HYATT PLACE

5:30am-11:15pm 7:00am-10:45pm

Northbound

MAT-SU VALLEY 9

TOIL

Time Open

May 1-Sept 30 Oct 1-April 30

DENALI SUMMIT FLIGHT See Mt. Denali and Denali National Park from above (800-474-1986) DENALI AIR Best odds of seeing Denali & Denali National Park (907-683-2261) DENALI VISITOR CENTER Open summer only. Mile 1.5 Denali Park Road. Watch park film, explore exhibits, talk to a ranger.

TALKEETNA AIR TAXI Experience breath-taking aerial views of Denali, magnificent glaciers and the vast Alaska Range (907-733-2218 )

EXTENDED STAY DELUXE

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36TH AVE

Approx 15 min. each way Date

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STAYBRIDGE SUITES

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Mi.

DENALI

TOWNEPLACE SUITES

DRIVING TIMES FROM ANCHORAGE 8:00pm 8:20am

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EAGLE GLACIER

GLENN HWY

EMBASSY SUITES

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HYATT HOUSE

Time 4:10pmMi. 12:30pm To Girdwood 11:20am37 5:20pm 45 mins To Portage 9:35am50 6:25pm 1.0 hr 8:20am97 8:00pm To Cooper Landing 1.5 hrs To Seward 125 2.5 hrs To Homer 226 5.0 hrs

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PALMER

EAGLE RIVER NATURE CENTER Nature and wildlife exhibits, hiking trails, and dramatic mountain views (907-694-2108). For guided options, call Go Hike Alaska (907-444-9008) THUNDERBIRD FALLS Walk one mile through the mossy forest to watch the 200-foot falls thunder down the rocky cliff face EKLUTNA VILLAGE Visit the Historical Park near the highway, then drive 10 mins up to the 7 mile long lake to hike and picnic

MIDTOWN C2 - C3

ALOFT HOTEL POTTER MARSH 20

LITTLE SUSITNA RIVER

TALKEETNA

16 TO FLATTOP GO HIKE 41 ALASKA UPPER DE ARMOUN RD

AS

8:20am 12:30pm 5:20pm 6:25pm 8:00pm

(907) 299-6806

Gas Stations

MULDOON RD

BEAVER PL BONIFACE PKWY

WESLEYAN OUR RD

Fairbanks 8:00pm Denali Park 4:10pm Talkeetna 11:20am Wasilla 9:35am Anchorage 8:20am The Coastal Classic 21 Anchorage 10:15pm

30 minutes – 3 hours

INDEPENDENCE R RIVE MINE SKA ANU T A M

WASILLA LAKE

BIG LAKE

IDITAROD HEADQUARTERS (Wasilla) Take a summer dog sled ride, and learn lore of the “Last Great Race” (907-376-5155) HATCHER PASS Drive into scenic high country to hike, pick berries & explore old gold mines, including Independence Mine MATANUSKA GLACIER Admire the 3-mile-wide, rare roadside glacier (mile 102.5) PALMER MUSK OX FARM Visit this unique nonprofit and learn about the fascinating musk ox. Discover qiviut, one of nature’s warmest, softest fibers (907-745-4151) REINDEER FARM (Palmer) Pet and feed reindeer (907-745-4000)

UPPER HUFFMAN RD

ALASKA BUS COMAPNY

Supermarket & Pharmacy

WASILLA

SPENCER LOOP

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Southbound

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NORTH ANCHORAGE

ABBOTT RD

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HATCHER PASS ROAD

FAR NORTH BICENTENNIAL PARK

ELMORE RD ELMORE RD ELMORE RD ELMORE RD

Northbound The Denali Star

WHITTIER TUNNEL (877) 611-2586

40 ANCHORAGE SALMON EXPRESS Discover the hatchery, experience

PATTERSON ST

BONIFACE PKWY

S PINE ST S PINE ST ELMORE RD WINCHESTER ST

RABBIT CREEK RD

Anchorage/Girdwood to Whittier round-trip: May 13, 20, 21 & 24. Anchorage/Girdwood to Whittier & Spencer Whistle Stop round-trip: May 27 - Jun 2. Full route: June 3 – September 17

TOURS & ACTIVITIES

GEORGE PARKS 3 HWY

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1 ALASKA AVIATION MUSEUM Vintage planes, aviation exhibits, flight simulator, theater, gift store, control tower 907-248-5325 A3 2 ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN Flowers, plant sales, nature trails, art, workshops & events. Alaskabg.org 907-770-3692 E3 3 ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER Exhibits, performances & tours. Take Glenn Hwy to Muldoon Rd N exit, right off ramp, right on Golden Bear Dr., right on Heritage Center Dr. (1-3 hr tour) 907-330-8000 E1 4 ALASKA JEWISH MUSEUM A home for Jewish history, art & culture in Alaska (1-2 hr visit) 907-770-7021 C2 5 ALASKA ZOO Polar bears, brown bears, big cats, bald eagles, muskox & other Arctic animals. Nonprofit wildlife rescue. Take O’Malley exit off Seward Hwy (2-3 hrs. visit) 907-346-3242 D4 6 ANCHORAGE GOLF COURSE South on the New Seward Hwy, take O’Malley Rd exit to merge left (2-3 hr) 907-522-3363 D4 7 H2OASIS INDOOR WATERPARK Splash in pools, ride the slides & relax in the lazy river. Fun for all ages 907-522-4420 C5 8 LAKE HOOD FLOATPLANE BASE World's busiest floatplane base & launch point for flight tours A2 9 TED STEVENS ANCHORAGE INT’L AIRPORT Extensive Alaska-Native art collection & great local dining/shopping A3

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LAKE OTIS PKWY (907) 265-2494

The Glacier Discovery

POINTS OF INTEREST

TALKEETNA SPUR ROAD

3 hrs

SUSITNA RIVER

CAMPBEL L A

NEW SEWARD HIGHWAY

JUNEAU ST

OLD SEWARD HIGHWAY

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22 ALASKA CHOPPED & LAKE HOOD BEACH CHOWDERED HOLIDAY INN LAKE HOOD EXPRESS WALKING TRAIL 18 ALEX HOTEL & SUITES LAKEFRONT ANCHORAGE COURTYARD BAYMONT INN

BY MARRIOT & SUITES COAST INN AT COMFORT LAKE HOOD SUITES

PUFFIN INN

3 hrs

TALKEETNA

Follow the Glenn Highway en route to Glennallen and the Copper River Valley. Pass jutting mountains & scenic farmlands. Just 35 miles out of Anchorage, the Glenn meets the Parks Highway, which leads north to Talkeetna and Denali.

JUPITER RD

DENALI ST

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2.5 hrs

RABBIT CREEK

OLD SEWARD HIGH WAY

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER

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7.5 hrs

An authentic Alaska pioneer town with historic buildings and log cabins lining the one-block-long main street. Talkeetna is a base station for Denali climbing expeditions, flightseeing adventures & salmon fishing along its three great rivers.

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LAKE HOOD BEACH This area is accessible at the start of the walking trail for airplane viewing and a great place to enjoy an afternoon picnic AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER Decommissioned in 1977; since then, the International Airport’s control tower has overseen Lake Hood as well. Call Lake Hood weather report @ 907-245-1618 FIVE FINGERS FLOAT PLANE PARKING These five distinct tie-down channels were dredged out in 1975 to provide space for floatplane parking on the lake

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RUTH ARCAND PARK

SOUTH RESTAURANT 25

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5 hrs

Six million acres of lakes, tundra, peaks & wildlife dominated by North America’s highest peak & interrupted only by a single 90-mile road. Denali Park Road Tours offer your best chance to see dall sheep, caribou, fox, wolves, and bears.

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28 WAFFLES & WHATNOT

CHENEY LAKE

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DENALI PARK ROAD (public allowed to MP 15; tour vehicles only past that point)

KANTISHNA

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WONDER LAKE

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CAMPBELL N O R CA TH F O R K CREEK TRAIL

DIMOND CENTER HOTEL

VICTOR RD

CAMPBELL LAKE

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UNIV LAKE

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PEANUT 24 FARM

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JEWEL LAKE

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ARCTIC BLVD

CARAVELLE DR AKE DL SAN

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LAKE OTIS PKWY

TONY KNOWLES COASTAL ILLIAMNA RD EARTHQUAKE 21 TRAIL PARK 13

MERRILL FIELD AIRPORT

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POINT WORONZOF

GLENN HIGHWAY

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see other side for downtown Anchorage

BOOTLEGGERS COVE

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ANCHORAGE

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ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER See puffins, octopus, steller sea lions & other marine life at this one-of-a-kind public aquarium (800-224-2525) EXIT GLACIER Accessible trail and overlook. Visitor center. Turn on Herman Leirer Road at mile 3 of the Seward Highway HARBOR 360 HOTEL Waterfront hotel located directly on the Seward Small Boat Harbor. Pool, hot tub & free breakfast (907-224-2550) IDITAROD MONUMENT Mile 0 of National Iditarod Historic Trail at southern end of Waterfront Bike Path near SeaLife Center KENAI FJORDS TOURS National Park wildlife and glacier cruises out of Seward (888-478-3346) MAJOR MARINE TOURS Full and half-day glacier and wildlife cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay (907-224-8030) SEWARD MARINERS MEMORIAL Tribute to mariners lost at sea overlooking the breakwater at Resurrection Bay. On Mariner’s Way. WATERFRONT BIKE PATH 2 mi paved walking & biking path. Southern access near SeaLife Center, northern access from the harbor.

HOMER HOMER SPIT Narrow finger of land jutting 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay. Shops, restaurants, hotels, campgrounds, fishing + walking trail.