Things to Do with Kids in Eagle River, AK

  • TripBuzz found 68 things to do with kids in or near Eagle River, Alaska, including 60 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and McCarthy.
  • From Eagle & Symphony Lakes to Eagle River Bowl, the Eagle River area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV, Bowling and Natural History Museums.
  • Located along the Eagle River, the city of Eagle River offers breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains and is a popular tourist destination year round. As one of the five largest cities in Alaska, arts and culture play a big role in what draws visitors, in addition to the annual Bear Claw Festival. Outdoor recreation rafting, hiking, skiing and mountain exploration are also a thrilling way to see the city.
  • TripBuzz found 68 things to do with kids in or near Eagle River, Alaska, including 60 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and McCarthy.
  • From Eagle & Symphony Lakes to Eagle River Bowl, the Eagle River area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV, Bowling and Natural History Museums.
  • Located along the Eagle River, the city of Eagle River offers breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains and is a popular tourist destination year round. As one of the five largest cities in Alaska, arts and culture play a big role in what draws visitors, in addition to the annual Bear Claw Festival. Outdoor recreation rafting, hiking, skiing and mountain exploration are also a thrilling way to see the city.
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15.7 Miles
95% 2665 votes
Hiking Trails 13229 Glen Alps Road, Anchorage, AK 99516 MoreLess Info
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
84% 43 votes
Historic Sites Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, AK 99540 MoreLess Info
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
65% 257 votes
Historic Sites 4306 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99517 MoreLess Info
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.
16.6 Miles
90% 316 votes
Fishing 4525 Enstrom Circle, Anchorage, AK 99502 MoreLess Info
Rust's Flying Service offers flights over Denali National Park, Mount McKinley, Prince William Sound, the Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet Redoubt Bay, Brooks River, Katmai National Park, and Lake Clark National Park. The company also offers fly in salmon fishing trips.
16.7 Miles
89% 149 votes
Aviation Museums 4721 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502 MoreLess Info
Featuring amphibious planes, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum has a wide variety of plane memorabilia to browse, from WWII planes to present day. The museum has a flight simulator where visitors can experience what it feels like to be a pilot.
16.7 Miles
28% 107 votes
Water Parks 1520 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
Alaska's only indoor waterpark can be found at H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark in Anchorage. The park features waterslides, a lazy river, water coaster, and more, visit today and enjoy the water any time of the year, in any weather.
16.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
History Museums Wasilla, AK MoreLess Info
The early days of the Knik community are on display at Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame. Artifacts include clothing, furniture, tools and more. On the second floor, the Musher's Hall of Fame honors dogs and mushers who contributed to sled dog racing.
17.2 Miles
98% 1749 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
Suited for fishing and swimming, Prince William Sound is also popular among the wildlife watchers for the diversity of animals encountered: marine mammals, birds, and land animals can all be found in here.
18.1 Miles
96% 265 votes
Kayaking Chugach State Park, Anchorage, AK MoreLess Info
Visitors to Lake Eklutna can hike, bike, ride horses, rock climb, picnic, fish, boat, ride ATVs, camp, cross-country ski, dog mush, and snowmobile depending on the season. The lake site has a 65 units for camping.
18.2 Miles
78% 257 votes
Dog Sleds Knik Road, Wasilla, AK MoreLess Info
Iditarod Headquarters is home to a sled dog race that has won worldwide acclaim and interest. Mushers and their dog teams race 1000 miles of the roughest terrain. Visit the museum, watch the move and take a dog sled ride.
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