Alaska Tourist Attractions A myriad of Alaska Tourist Attractions draw a large number of tourists round the year. Popularly known as the Last Frontier, Alaska is the largest state of the USA, lying in its extreme northwestern part. Alaska Tourist Attractions are wide ranging with mountains, beaches, rivers and most of all the glaciers and the forests. The top Alaska Tourist Attractions include places like Anchorage: the largest city of the state and is known for offering some spectacular scenic sights and provisions for activities.
Denali National Park lying in the northern part of the Alaska Range, Denali National Park is the second largest National Park in the United States. The park is the home to grizzly bears, wolves, reindeer, elk and other animals and a wide variety of birds. The park also offers wonderful hiking opportunity. Fairbanks University of Alaska Museum of the North; known for its archaeological exhibits, museum; displays a wonderful treasure of ethnological items believed to be made and used by Alaskan Natives. The fine arts collection focuses chiefly on Alaskan art, archaeological remains of from prehistoric cultures, a collection of over 20,000 species of birds and other paleontology specimens.Glacier Bay: Located north-west of Juneau, it is a popular tourist destination. You will also enjoy cruises to the bay and you might encounter whales on the way.
Mount McKinley; Located in Denali National Park & Preserve, it is the loftiest mountain in North America measuring 20,320 feet. You can go for trekking and mountain biking there. The Alaska Sea Life Center: Known for its research on marine life and steps to rehabilitate marine animals, the museum displays marine animals in their natural habitat. You can have a close view of the Stellar sea lions, harbor seals and a variety of seabirds.
The Wrangell-St Elias National Park: The largest and most magnificent of the National Parks of Alaska, The Wrangell-St Elias National Park is the home to 16 highest peaks in the United States. This magnificent mountain region sharing its border with Canada has innumerable glaciers, lakes and mountain streams and is shelter of a wide variety of wildlife. The spot is a favorite of the mountain climbers, walkers and water sports enthusiasts.
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