- TripBuzz found 39 things to do with kids in or near Anchorage, Alaska, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Eagle River, Girdwood, Talkeetna and Chugiak.
- From Rust's Flying Service to Alaska Zoo, the Anchorage area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Science Museums.
- Located in South Central Alaska, Anchorage has over 40 percent of The Last Frontier's total population. The population grew during World War II, due to the influx of military facilities. The city is known for its diverse wildlife population that includes around 60 grizzly bears, 250 black bears, and 250 to 1,000 moose, depending on the season.
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Restaurant serves an array of casual American dishes including smoky briskets, Buffalo wings, and bacon cheeseburgers
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Heiny's ATV Adventures take guests on trails deep into Alaska's wilderness between May and September and vary from easy to extreme. Anywhere from having a thrill and enjoying the scenery to experiencing river crossings, hill climbing and mud bogging, steep hill climbing, swamp crossings, mud bogging and trail-b…
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With Alaska Kayak Academy, visitors can join a Big Ice Trip tour where they can kayak near glaciers. The academy also offers beginners workshops for sea, lake, and whitewater kayaking.
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The Reindeer Farm is a family run farm and home to 150 Reindeer, 35 Elk, 13 Horses, 1 Bull Moose, and 1 Bison. Other activities include hiking trails, horseback rides, Hay Rides, Tractor Rides, Hay Maze, Pototo Launching, face painting, Spooky walk, and Horse riding.
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Alaska State Fair Inc is a state fair that is known for growing record-setting giant vegetables and flower gardens. The fair offers year round horse shows, facility rentals, concerts, trade shows, and RV & boat storage.
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Bodenburg Butte is a low isolated mountaintop nestled at the bottom of the Matanuska valley that has two trails, one maintained and the other side more adventurous. The best months are May to November. Allow for a 1-3 hour hike over 2 – 3hours depending on your fitness level.
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Also known as Fishtale River Guides, Alaska Salmon Fishing leads a variety of different fishing expeditions, including day trips with guided fishing or boat charters as well as seasonal ice fishing expeditions.
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Fishtale River Guides offer experienced fishing trips year-round for king and silver and other common salmon species. Enjoy a 6 or 8 hour river tour during the fishing season, or winter ice-fishing. Fishing and lodging packages are also available.
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Palmer Ice Arena offers ice skating sessions for the public. Palmer Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink was founded in 2005 and is an indoor rink that is open year round.
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Along with a par 72 championship course, the Palmer Golf Course has an all grass driving range and two practice greens. Players can enjoy views of the Mat-Su Valley in addition to a pro shop and even golf lessons.
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The Palmer Visitor Information Center is a community-run hub for travelers and vacationers to the area to gain information about local activities and town festivals. The center also houses an art and history museum that specializes in local color.