Westerdam

Things to Do

Fairbanks

University of Alaska Museum of the NorthMust See

University of Alaska Museum of the North

4.7 (2,000)

Polar exhibits, aurora footage, and wildlife dioramas. Interactive fun for short visits.

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Chena Hot Springs ResortPopular

Chena Hot Springs

4.2 (5,664)

Soak in natural geothermal pools. Day trip with ice museum.

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Riverboat DiscoveryPopular

Riverboat Discovery Cruise

4.8 (3,067)

Sternwheeler ride with Athabascan village visit. Narrated history.

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Heej CPopular

Pioneer Park

4.5 (2,039)

Gold rush era buildings and riverboat history. Free entry museum.

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Gold Dredge 8Popular

Gold Dredge 8

4.7 (789)

Pan for gold and mine tour. Hands-on frontier experience.

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Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors CenterHidden Gem

Morris Thompson Center

4.8 (1,506)

Cultural exhibits and trailhead. Quick cultural immersion.

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Friends of Creamers Field at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl RefugeHidden Gem

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

4.7 (1,370)

Birdwatching trails and visitor center. Seasonal sandhill cranes.

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Legacy ForeverHidden Gem

Large Animal Research Station

4.6 (99)

View musk oxen and reindeer up close. Tours available.

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Juneau

Mount Roberts TramwayMust See

Mount Roberts Tramway

4.2 (581)

Aerial tram to alpine ridge with trails and views. Top restaurant. Quick mountain access.

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Virginia KellyMust See

Mendenhall Glacier

4.8 (503)

Drive-up glacier with visitor center, trails, and bear spotting. Shuttle from port. Icy highlight.

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Juneau Tours and Whale WatchPopular

Whale Watching Tour

5.0 (21,524)

Boat excursion to spot humpbacks bubble-net feeding. Seasonal thrill. Ocean adventure.

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Alaska State MuseumPopular

Alaska State Museum

4.8 (576)

Exhibits on gold rush, native cultures, and wildlife. Downtown. Engaging history.

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Ryan MPopular

Gastineau Channel

4.8 (65)

Gold panning and mine tour. Hands-on fun. Living history.

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DIPAC Macaulay Salmon HatcheryHidden Gem

Macaulay Salmon Hatchery

4.5 (1,103)

Fish wheel demos and underwater window. Educational. Underrated spot.

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JieHidden Gem

Point Bridget State Park

4.8 (26)

Beachcombing, tide pools, and trails. Taxi out. Secluded nature.

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Whittier

Phillips Cruises & Tours, LLCMust See

Glacier Quest Cruise

4.7 (739)

4-hour small boat to Blackstone Bay glaciers calving into Passage Canal. Whale and sea otter spotting.

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Beatriz BrownPopular

Alaska Native Heritage Center (nearby)

4.6 (1,957)

Cultural dances and village replicas suggesting Whittier excursions. Heritage immersion.

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BlizzarixsPopular

Portage Glacier & Begich Towers

4.4 (74)

View Begich-Flugstaad Glacier from visitor center 15 minutes north. Road-accessible ice.

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Whittier Marine ChartersPopular

Fishing Charters

4.7 (72)

Half-day halibut or salmon from the small boat harbor. Reel in dinner.

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Spencer ReedHidden Gem

Whittier Tunnel Adventure

4.7 (400)

Drive the 2.5-mile railroad-turned-road tunnel to Seward Highway; timed one-way. Unique transit.

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V StaheliHidden Gem

Whittier Waterfront Walk

5.0 (2)

Stroll shore path past floatplanes, eagles, and mountain views. Free easy.

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Skagway

Hartley MacklinMust See

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

4.7 (6,286)

Historic narrow-gauge train to gold rush passes. Iconic scenery. Bucket-list ride.

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Rita LoedingMust See

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

4.7 (351)

Free ranger talks on stampede trailblazers. Museums. Living history.

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Ben YapPopular

Red Onion Saloon

4.6 (1,170)

Gold rush brothel museum with costumes and tales. Fun photo ops. Rowdy history.

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Karen AckleyPopular

Skagway Museum

4.7 (236)

Artifacts from rush era in historic building. Compact collection. Local lore.

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Yen YenPopular

Lower Dewey Lake

4.8 (51)

Short hike to alpine lake with mountain backdrop. Picnic spot. Easy nature.

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Hidden Gem

Jewell Gardens

Labyrinth, flowers, and bike rentals. Charming estate. Whimsical escape.

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Joel GratteHidden Gem

AB Mountain Trail

4.9 (9)

Hike to waterfalls and ridgeline views. Strenuous. Rewarding vista.

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Glacier Bay

Радослав Рашков (РадоДимРашков)Must See

Marjorie Glacier

4.8 (59)

Massive tidewater glacier calving icebergs; viewed from cruise ship. Ranger narration enhances the spectacle.

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Derek JohnsonMust See

Grand Pacific Glacier

4.1 (11)

Dirty blue ice wall towering 180ft above water. Dramatic advance visible on clear days.

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Glacier Bay Lodge

Forest walks and ranger programs. Base for land explorations.

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BrucePopular

Johns Hopkins Inlet

4.8 (33)

Harbor seal rookery amid ice floes. Wildlife hotspot.

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Afroza SultanaPopular

Bartlett Cove

4.4 (5)

Visitor center with exhibits and kayak launches. Shore access point.

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Artur WydroHidden Gem

Laminaria Bay

4.9 (3,769)

Brown bear foraging beaches. Binocular views from ship.

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Qihua MHidden Gem

Tarr Inlet Hike

4.9 (127)

Short trails to inlet overlooks. Solitude amid fjords.

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Hidden Gem

Point Adolphus

5.0 (1)

Whale watching prime spot; humpbacks bubble-net feeding. Sea kayak excursions.

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Ketchikan

GustavMust See

Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show

4.7 (3,993)

High-energy log rolling, axe throwing, and chainsaw feats. Evening show. Thrilling entertainment.

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Ken HarrisonMust See

Creek Street

4.8 (99)

Historic red-light district turned shops and boardwalk over creek. Salmon run views. Quaint and fun.

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Totem Heritage CenterPopular

Totem Heritage Center

4.6 (1,031)

Authentic totem poles and carving demos. Cultural education. Respectful Tlingit history.

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Ketchikan Pub CrawlPopular

Ketchikan Walking Tour

5.0 (567)

Guide-led history of cannery row and gold rush. Downtown stroll. Informative intro.

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Terri FoxPopular

Misty Fjords National Monument

4.6 (49)

Floatplane or boat tour to sheer cliffs and waterfalls. All-day excursion. Wilderness wow.

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Rich BellHidden Gem

Deer Mountain Trail

Hike to alpine meadows and viewpoints. Moderate 2-3 hours. Active hidden gem.

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Susan WHidden Gem

Tongass Historical Museum

4.6 (388)

Artifacts from Tlingit and Russian eras. Small but packed. Local lore.

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Salmon Falls Resort and The Timbers RestaurantHidden Gem

Salmon Falls

4.5 (221)

Waterfalls with fish ladder for salmon viewing. Short walk. Nature's spectacle.

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Denali

Jon FrickensmithMust See

Denali National Park Visitor Center

4.7 (4,296)

Start your adventure at the main hub for information on park wildlife and geology. Take a ranger-led program or short hike nearby. Perfect for cruise passengers seeking an intro to Denali's wonders.

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Fred HarrellMust See

Savage River Loop Trail

4.8 (528)

This easy 2-mile loop offers stunning views of the river and mountains with chances to spot moose and Dall sheep. Ideal for a half-day excursion from your bus tour stop. Family-friendly and accessible.

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Wei-Cheng HungMust See

Eielson Visitor Center

4.8 (290)

Reached via shuttle bus, it provides panoramic views of Denali peak on clear days and exhibits on glaciology. Great photo ops and short interpretive walks.

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McKinley Creekside CabinsPopular

McKinley Chalet Viewpoint

4.8 (572)

Prime spot for attempting to glimpse North America's tallest peak. Short drive from tour pickups, with picnic areas.

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Cory BagleyPopular

Husky Homestead

4.8 (239)

Meet sled dogs and learn about mushing, a key part of Alaskan history. Interactive demonstrations make it fun for all ages during your port time.

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Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint VenturePopular

Denali Bus Tours

4.1 (92)

Hop on a narrated shuttle deep into the park for wildlife viewing including grizzlies and caribou. Book early as these fill up fast for cruise itineraries.

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Dominic GalloroHidden Gem

Polychrome Pass Overlook

4.8 (225)

Vibrant mountainsides and braided rivers visible from bus stops. A quick photo stop with epic scenery.

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Steve FungHidden Gem

Wonder Lake

4.7 (30)

Mirror-like lake reflecting Denali; serene spot for birdwatching. Accessible via extended bus tours.

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Zac PetersonHidden Gem

Primrose Ridge Trail

5.0 (1)

Moderate hike with alpine meadows and wildflowers. Less crowded, rewarding views for adventurous walkers.

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Dawson City

Must See

Front Street

The heart of Dawson's gold rush era with historic buildings and saloons like the Palace Grand Theatre. Stroll for photos and a taste of the Klondike.

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Horst MeyerMust See

Dredge No. 4

4.7 (263)

A massive gold dredge preserved as a National Historic Site, demonstrating hydraulic mining techniques. Guided tours reveal how it operated around the clock. Must-see for history buffs on short stops.

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Nicole FechnerMust See

Dawson City Museum

4.6 (262)

Housed in an old Territorial Administration building, this museum showcases Dawson's gold rush history with artifacts and exhibits. Cruise passengers can spend an hour exploring stories of sourdoughs and stampeders. Tier 1 landmark.

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