Alaska Travel
Alaska enchants visitors with icy expanses, steaming hot springs, infinite outdoor activities, and magnificent cruises and road trips. This Alaska Web guide presents the myriad attractions on offer for visitors, and has resources to help you get around the country efficiently. You’ll also get tips for finding a place to stay, whether you prefer a luxury hotel or yurt. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
Expand All Guide SectionsTravel in Alaska
You may think of Alaska as a stark white wonderland, but this quirky state is brimming with ... read more »
Where to stay in Alaska
Alaska’s varied natural features lend themselves to unique accommodation options in the great outdoors or the lap of luxury. This section presents the quirky and refined places to stay throughout the state.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Check for accommodation search engines on the Alaska tourism sites mentioned in the first section of this guide, and visit the findingDulcinea Travel Web guide for the best online hotel search engines.
- Some say you can stay in a real igloo at the Aurora Ice Museum, but that rooms aren’t advertised. Unusual Hotels of the World recommends asking at the reception desk when you arrive.
- You won’t find a Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Alaska; the state has maintained an underlying down-to-earth mentality. However, you can stay in luxury in Anchorage. Try the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage.
Dulcinea's Picks
For accommodations with views of the northern lights …
The Chena Hot Springs
are located about 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks, and the area is a jumping-off point for winter tourism and northern lights viewing. The Chena Hot Springs Resort Web site explains the history of the springs, including its healing properties, and has reservation information. The resort is also home to the Aurora Ice Museum, a year-round ice structure full of ice sculptures.
Mount Aurora
Fairbanks Creek Lodge has a 12-room bunkhouse and private suites with access to great views of the aurora, also known as the northern lights. The lodge’s deck has aurora viewing from mid-August to mid-April, with 360-degree full-sky views.
For camping …
The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers
present state and national parks with campgrounds, as well as RV campground information and resources for camping in national forests in Alaska.
For unique accommodations …
Earthfoot
is a tree house in the wilderness near Anchorage, with opportunities for hiking, fishing and rafting. The owner provides meals and acts as your guide for a five-day stay, but asks that you be in relatively strong physical condition.
Alaskan Yurt Rentals
are available relatively inexpensively at Kachemak Bay State Park near the city of Homer. The great location offers access to beaches and tidal pools, and kayaking and hiking opportunities. Check the bookings calendar for open yurts and make a reservation online.
Getting Around in Alaska
Vast terrain can make Alaska a challenging place to get around in, but there are several different ... read more »
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