- 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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Musk Ox Farm is a historic 1930s-era Colony farm dedicated to the once endangered Ice Age mammal that roamed the earth alongside saber tooth tigers and woolly mammoths. View them on a walking tour or wander around the small museum and gift shop featuring hand-knit qiviut items.
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A short and strenuous hike, Lazy Mountain is perfect for a day on one of Alaska's many peaks. From the top of the mountain hikers have a view of Twin Peaks, Bodenburge Butte, and other surroundings.
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Nancy Lakes Recreation Area is an interconnected system of lakes great for canoeing. This family friendly campground is state land with local volunteers as hosts and offers overnight rental cabins on lakes with fishing opportunities.
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On the site of Crow Creek Mine there are, besides the 1896 mine, some of the oldest buildings in Anchorage. Tours and gold panning expeditions are some of the services offered.
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1553 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Both scenic rafting trips and whitewater rafting adventures are arranged by Chugach Adventures – Private Trips. Guests can even access a highly exclusive trip with a helicopter ride to a remote area and rafting down an entire river.
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Popular among skiers for its 2,000 feet elevation, the Alyeska Ski Area has 1,610 skiable acres and more than 76 trails for the winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Located on scenic Mt. Aleyska, Alaska Paragliding offers visitors a chance to experience this thrilling sport. Guided trips floating down the mountain in tandem with licensed instructors are offered to all guests, weather permitting.
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Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Covering 200 acres and home to bears, caribou, elks, and the endangered wood bison, among others, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center was founded in 1999.
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Mile 112 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
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The McHugh Creek Recreation Area is a scenic trails system which can lead to many points of interest, such as camping sites, picnic areas, and 2 lakes.
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At the Kenai Visitor's Center, visitors can view exhibits explaining the influence of Russian and American occupation on the Kenai area. Visitors can also view indigenous art, along with animal and fish mounts.