- Our list of the best things to do in Eagle River, Alaska, features the top 87 nearby activities — including 46 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Eagle River, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Eagle River, AK , followed by 77 popular activities in nearby cities, including Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer, McCarthy, Girdwood, Talkeetna, Chugiak and Indian
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1.3 Miles
Covering almost 500,000 acres, the Chugach State Park has 3 camping sites with a capacity of 130 spots, and is best suited for fishing and hiking. It has more than 23 miles of trails.
7.1 Miles
Group 3 Aviation Alaska offer guided kayaking, hiking, dog sledding, and ice climbing excursions via helicopter. Fly over the Knik Glacier; a 25-mile long, 6-mile wide river of ice, view the dramatic mountain scenery of glaciers, mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and wildlife, and land on a glacier.
7.9 Miles
89%
4409 votes
8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99506
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The Alaska Native Heritage Center was founded for those wishing to learn more about the natives which lived in the area. Besides the academic programs and workshops, in here are found 5 villages which represent 5 indigenous people. Demonstrations, workshops, and exhibits are some of the things found in them.
8.3 Miles
This wooded campground is favored among Alaskan residents. Centennial Park is a great place for family BBQs, picnics, sports and tent camping in the warmer months.
8.7 Miles
64%
28 votes
1102 N Muldoon Road, Anchorage, AK 99506
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Featuring stadium seating and reserved seating, Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX runs showings of the latest films. The theater has Regal's RPX auditoriums; with digital projection, surround sound, and an extra large screen.
9.1 Miles
Hands-on activities and exploration are the focus of the Imaginarium Discovery Center which is part of the Anchorage Museum's expansion project. The center itself features 80 exhibits and related programs for the discovery of science on a personal level.
10.4 Miles
At Alaska Museum of Natural History, visitors can learn about the ecological and cultural history of the region through a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits. These exhibits contain dinosaur artifacts, gems, taxidermy, and more.
12.0 Miles
Both avid fishermen and families are served by Dave Fish Alaska through boy guided fishing experiences and rafting tours. Lodging options at a selection of wilderness cabins can also be arranged.
12.4 Miles
93%
42 votes
4000 Ambassador Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Serving as a local full service hospital, the Alaska Native Medical Center also has a large craft-based gift shop. The retail space consigns items from Alaska Native artists and craftspeople with all purchases providing income for the artists and for the health care services at the medical center.
12.5 Miles
75%
117 votes
4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507
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Encompassing 110 acres of boreal forest, the Alaska Botanical Garden provides visitors with the opportunity to see a wide array of native Alaskan trees and flowers. The garden is a research site, and is available for event rentals, as well.