| In terms of area, Alaska is by far the largest | | | | for swimming? Think again! H2Oasis is an indoor |
| state in the United States. The state is | | | | waterpark that features rides, a wave pool, a |
| well-known for its wilderness and arctic areas, but | | | | water coaster, a 150-foot body slide. |
| also contains many tourist attractions as well. | | | | 6. The Imaginarium (in Anchorage): a hands-on |
| Here are some exciting places to visit on your | | | | learning center where you can have fun learning |
| next trip to Alaska: | | | | about science by actually doing science. |
| 1. Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum (in | | | | 7. Juneau Trolley Car Company (in Juneau): offers |
| Anchorage): a museum dedicated to Alaska's | | | | a narrated tour of downtown Juneau stopping at |
| aviation heritage that is home to 21 vintage | | | | 13 points of interest. |
| aircraft. | | | | 8. Mount Robert Tramway (in Juneau): an aerial |
| 2. Alaska Zoo (in Anchorage): home to a large | | | | tramway that goes from the docks to a height |
| collection of birds and animals, the zoo contains | | | | of 1,800 feet. At the top of the tramway is a |
| animals native to the state as well as more exotic | | | | restaurant, theater and nature center, as well as |
| creatures such as tigers and elephants. | | | | shops and walking trails. |
| 3. Anchorage Museum of History & Art (in | | | | 9. Pioneer Park (in Fairbanks): previously known as |
| Anchorage): a world-class museum which | | | | "Alaskaland", Pioneer Park is a 44 acre |
| preserves and exhibits the history and art of the | | | | amusement park which celebrates Alaskan |
| state. | | | | history. |
| 4. Elmendorf State Hatchery (in Anchorage): | | | | 10. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (in |
| operated by the state's fish and game | | | | Juneau): an impressive Russian Orthodox Church |
| department, the state hatchery produces salmon | | | | which was built in 1894 and has been in continuous |
| and trout for sport fishing and offers a viewing | | | | use ever since. The church features a large gold |
| area. | | | | dome and also offers a gift shop. |
| 5. H2Oasis (in Anchorage): think Alaska is too cold | | | | |