- TripBuzz found 39 things to do with kids in or near Anchorage, Alaska, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Eagle River, Girdwood, Talkeetna and Chugiak.
- From Rust's Flying Service to Alaska Zoo, the Anchorage area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Science Museums.
- Located in South Central Alaska, Anchorage has over 40 percent of The Last Frontier's total population. The population grew during World War II, due to the influx of military facilities. The city is known for its diverse wildlife population that includes around 60 grizzly bears, 250 black bears, and 250 to 1,000 moose, depending on the season.
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Cafe serves coffee, baked goods, tacos, and burritos, combining Alaskan and urban culture
13.2 Miles
Located within Chugach State Park, Eagle and Symphony Lakes offer most of the water-related activities for those who visit the area. Along with boating and river rafting, there is a rather easy hiking trail to get to the actual lakes.
13.2 Miles
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Mi 2.2 Old Glenn Hy, Eagle River, AK 99577
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Created in 1983, the McDonald Harry J Memorial Ctr is a multi-purpose facility that features a multi-use turf field, a 2-lane track, and an ice hockey rink. The track can be used for running or walking.
13.3 Miles
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11723 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River, AK 99577
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The history and science of Alaska is on view at The Alaska Museum of Natural History, where patrons can learn about the region dating back to the Ice Age. There are also many interactive displays and activities for kids.
13.3 Miles
A 24-lane bowling facility, Eagle River Bowl offers open and league bowling as well as private event hosting. The center has a pro shop, a bar with adult beverages, a golf simulator and a cafe with food and drinks.
13.8 Miles
Covering almost 500,000 acres, the Chugach State Park has 3 camping sites with a capacity of 130 spots, and is best suited for fishing and hiking. It has more than 23 miles of trails.
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Cascading down over 70-feet, Thunderbird Falls is an Alaskan waterfall that requires a 0.8-mile trek from the trailhead. The waterfall has a number of access points including the main overlook and the bottom of the falls.
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Mt. Baldy offers family friendly hiking trails and beautiful views of Anchorage. The trails are also dog friendly in the warmer months, though the mountain is still easily accessible in the snowy season for more advanced hikers.
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Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, AK 99540
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Learn to pan for gold at Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site, check out an assay building with a small museum, try to cross the rope crossing as the miners would have had to years ago or enjoy the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm.
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Group 3 Aviation Alaska offer guided kayaking, hiking, dog sledding, and ice climbing excursions via helicopter. Fly over the Knik Glacier; a 25-mile long, 6-mile wide river of ice, view the dramatic mountain scenery of glaciers, mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and wildlife, and land on a glacier.
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Acting as Alaska's only residential golf community, Settlers Bay Golf Course features 18 holes with views of the Chugach Mountain Range. The club has a full-service on-site restaurant with catering options for events at the course.