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for one of Alaska’s premier visitor attractions, with
Alaska Native Heritage Center the completion of an 80,000-square-foot wing and
renovation of the existing building.
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center showcases
an exhibition of rare Alaska Native heritage objects
from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural
History and the National Museum of the American
Indian. The Imaginarium Discovery Center houses
an interactive science center offering hands-on
exhibits for visitors of all ages to explore earth, life
and physical sciences, as well as the TOTE KidSpace
where children through the age of 5 and their
parents can explore art, history, and science through
play. The Thomas Planetarium hosts educational,
entertaining films, and presentations that explore the
night sky.
FLIGHT CHARTERS
Often, flying is the only way to reach backcountry
areas that offer an unforgettable experience in the
pristine wilderness of Alaska. Flying is so popular
in Alaska that 1 in 36 residents have a pilot’s license
and towns without a stop sign probably have a
Hernandez Fish Hatchery, Saturday Market, Ship Named after the Dena’ina Athabascan phrase landing strip. Even the capital city of Juneau can
Creek Salmon Overlook, Crow Creek Mine, Alaska for “I’m hungry,” D’eshchin Café has a focus on only be accessed by water or plane.
Wildlife Conservation Center, Oscar Anderson sustainability, storytelling, and a blend of ancestral There are many companies offering charter
House, Eklutna Historical Park, Anchorage Museum knowledge with innovative twists—think smoothie services for just a few hours or longer backcountry
at Rasmuson Center, Alaska Zoo, Alaska Aviation bowl made with a modern spin on traditional akutaq! trips. From Anchorage, take a flightseeing trip
Museum, the Alyeska Resort, and the 4 Avenue THE ANCHORAGE MUSEUM to Denali National Park and circle the majestic
th
Market Place. AT RASMUSON CENTER mountain while looking down on the fantastic flora
The largest, most extensive museum in the state, and fauna below, or stop and enjoy lunch on a glacier.
EXPERIENCE ONE OF AMERICA’S the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center offers A fly-in fishing trip is a popular way to experience an
CULTURAL TREASURES! top notch exhibits and programs tracing the 10,000- unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan thrill.
In the Alaska Native Heritage Center, visitors year history, culture, and artistry of Alaska’s people GOLD STAR PEAK
can shop for authentic Alaska Native arts, jewelry, from the crossing of the Bering land bridge to the A peak in the Chugach Range between Eagle
apparel, and more at Ch’k’iqadi Gallery! (Ch’k’iqadi present. The museum also presents a full calendar River and Palmer was officially named in 2018 to
is a Dena’ina Athabascan word for “the things we of public programs and art classes. Expansions honor and salute families of soldiers who have died
buy”). completed in 2009 and 2010 usheried in a new era during military service. Eagle River’s Kirk Alkire, a

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