Thursday, October 11, 2012

My all time favorites to do in Alaska



Though I’ve been to Alaska 12 times, it most certainly is NOT enough in my book ! I love to go each time, and continue to dream of my next visit there.

There are truly certain things that are a must for me to re-see or visit when I am there. I’m dreaming of them now !

NOTE, any tour companies listed below are only for the benefit of info; does not mean I have used them at all.


 
MY FAVORITE

Thing to do ...
Alaska RR (all over)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Railway




& Tour ...
Deadliest Catch tour(Ketchikan)

& Site ...
Mendenhall Glacier (Juneau)








ANCHORAGE

TOURS FROM ANCHORAGE
http://www.alaskawildlife.org/ http://portageglaciercruises.com/
PLACES TO VISIT
(I do not like the Alaska Heritage Center)
Seward Highway

RESTAURANTS/BARS (SALOONS)

http://www.sourdoughmining.com/ http://www.glacierbrewhouse.com/



FAIRBANKS

TOURS
http://riverboatdiscovery.com/


DENALI

PLACES TO VISIT
http://www.denali-park-tours.com/contents.html http://www.denaliparkresorts.com/alsakan-cabin-nite-dinner-theatre.aspx


WASILLA

PLACES TO VISIT
http://www.wasillachamber.org/visitorInformation/attractions/iditarodHeadquarters.htm


SEWARD

PLACES TO VISIT
I just like walking on the dog; taking the bus down to closer near the aquarium and visit the stores.



SKAGWAY

TOURS
http://www.wpyr.com/
PLACES TO VISIT
http://wikitravel.org/en/Skagway (The main street - Broadway)
RESTAURANTS/BAR (SALOONS)
http://www.redonion1898.com/ http://local.yahoo.com/info-22371593-bonanza-bar-grill-skagway
SHOPPING (everywhere)
Skagway - There are 2 stores, at very end of Broad Street, near Brewery, that I visit
 



JUNEAU

TOURS
http://www.alaskawhalewatching.com/ http://www.city-data.com/articles/Alaska-Gastineau-Mill-and-Gold-Mine-Tour.html http://www.alaskaadventures.com/alaska_day_tours/pages/j_mendenhall_lake_canoe.htm http://coastalhelicopters.com/
PLACES TO VISIT
http://www.alaskageographic.org/static/847/mendenhall-glacier-visitor-center-juneau http://westjuneau.com/tramway.htm (I do not like to pan for gold out in the woods)

RESTAURANTS/BAR (SALOONS)
http://www.reddogsaloon.com/ http://www.goldbelttours.com/mount-roberts-tramway/timberline-bar-grill/
SHOPPING (everywhere)
Juneau - The Shirt company is under the tram (across from tram terminal); and visit the rest of the stores on the main drag; also, Ben Franklin store.



KETCHIKAN

TOURS
http://alaskacruiseblog.com/photos/ketchikan-deadliest-catch/

PLACES TO VISIT
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g31030-d106663-Reviews-Creek_Street-Ketchikan_Alaska.html http://destinia.com/en/hotels/north-america/united-states/alaska/ketchikan-hotels/westmark-cape-fox-lodge-h72958 (ride $1 tram up; see totem poles; see ships thru trees)

RESTAURANTS/BAR (SALOONS)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g31030-d2271572-r134727786-Halibut_Hole-Ketchikan_Alaska.html http://local.yahoo.com/info-22371644-steamers-at-the-dock-ketchikan  

SHOPPING (everywhere)
Ketchikan - On boardwalk, to far left is a store I like; also, the rest of the boardwalk and at the Creek; Also, I go to Salmon, etc store (buy salmon pills).





HAPPY VISITING ALASKA in making your own memories and "must do's"  !







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