- The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Eagle River, Alaska, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
- From Eklutna Village Historic Park to Eagle & Symphony Lakes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Eagle River and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and Girdwood.
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12.8 Miles
With a total length of 11 miles, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offers the hikers and the bikers a view of the ocean and of Mount McKinley. It is popular among wildlife watchers, this being the home of moose, wolves, porcupines, and many species of birds.
12.8 Miles
A natural history museum focused on Alaskan, American, and global history, the Anchorage Museum features an array of exhibits. The museum features a polar lab, a timeline of Alaskan history, and a changing slate of visiting exhibits.
12.9 Miles
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625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
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The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center is dedicated especially to Alaska's history, culture, and science. Its permanent collections have approximately 25,000 items, spread upon 15,000 square feet.
13.8 Miles
Century Theaters is a movie theater that offers movie showings in RealD 3D, IMAX, and digital surround sound. The theater also has amenities including stadium seating, HFR, and print at home tickets.
13.9 Miles
The Chugach National Forest is a 6,908,540-acre in the south central part of Alaska. Special places within the forest include Portage Valley, Russian River, Spencer Whistle Stop, and Chugach Children's Forest.
15.2 Miles
Midnight Sun Brewing Co. specializes in Artic Devil Barley Wine, Sex Machine Sour Brown Beer, T.R.E.A. T. Imperial Chocolate Porter beer, and Trickster Pumpkin Ale, which is distributes in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California and New York City. At their Anchorage location, the company serves 16 beers and two s…
15.5 Miles
Leading to a summit, Flattop Mountain Trail offers visitors of all skill levels an hour long trail. From the top of the trail, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and downtown Anchorage.
15.7 Miles
Popular for its convenient location, the Flattop Trail Hike stretches for 3 miles and has a maximum elevation of 1,350 feet. It is of a moderate difficulty.
16.4 Miles
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Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, AK 99540
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Learn to pan for gold at Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site, check out an assay building with a small museum, try to cross the rope crossing as the miners would have had to years ago or enjoy the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm.
16.4 Miles
The 134.38-acre Earthquake Park has been left as the area was found following the March 27, 1964, 8.5 Richter Scale four minute earthquake, as a memorial to the event. At the park, visitors can stroll on part of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and view earthquake informational kiosks.