- 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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’50s-style diner serves up classic comfort food, including buttermilk biscuits and gravy, chili burgers, and chicken-fried steak
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Resurrection Pass is a part of a long 39 mile multi-use trail and is suitable for intermediate and advanced hikers. The trail is relatively long and is populated by lakes, muskegs, and groves of aspens.
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Eklutna Village Historic Park is an Old Russian Orthodox village, home to the Old Russian Orthodox Church, the oldest standing building in the greater Anchorage area, the New St. Nicholas church, the colorful spirit houses, and the Three-Barred Cross. Learn about the history, culture, and customs of the Dena'in…
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The early days of the Knik community are on display at Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame. Artifacts include clothing, furniture, tools and more. On the second floor, the Musher's Hall of Fame honors dogs and mushers who contributed to sled dog racing.
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Featuring a number of local and frightening actors, Gateway To Darkness is a local haunted attraction that is open during the Halloween season. Those who love the thrill of being frightened commonly visit the attraction.
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Iditarod Headquarters is home to a sled dog race that has won worldwide acclaim and interest. Mushers and their dog teams race 1000 miles of the roughest terrain. Visit the museum, watch the move and take a dog sled ride.
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Mile 35.5 Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654
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Wasilla's Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Visitors Center offers a wide variety of information resources to visitors and tourists, or just those new to the area. The center also features some exhibits on local history and culture.
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Valley Performing Arts is a community theater and center for the performing arts that seats over 170 people. They offer wide variety of performances which include dramas, comedies, and musicals.
29.4 Miles
The cultural and historical heritage of Wasilla, Willow Creek, and Knik is on display at the Dorothy G. Page Museum. Numerous events are held at the museum including storytelling sessions, classes, and crafts.
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821-915 George Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654
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Newcomb Park Wasilla Lake offers a variety of activities including playing, jogging, swimming, fishing and relaxing. The park also features picnic tables, benches and a pavilion with bank and boat fishing being allowed with proper permits and licenses.
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An ice skating rink, the Brett Memorial Ice Arena is used for hockey lessons and leagues as well as for learn to skate programs, summer hockey and skating camps, and open skating hours.