Our Guide To Alaska Family Vacations
Family vacations in Alaska can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Alaska family vacations.
Begich, Boggs Visitor Center At Portage Glacier
Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier
Address:Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road, Girdwood, AK 99587
Phone:907-783-2326
Hours:Open daily May 27 through Sept. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Saturday and Sunday only, Sept. 3 through May 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price:Adults, $5; free for children 15 and younger
Pioneer Park
Address:2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4014
Phone:907-459-1087
Hours:Monday through Friday, year-round
Price:Free to get into the park. Prices for attractions vary, ranging from free to $30
Prince William Sound And Resurrection Bay
Prince William Sound and Resurrection Bayis home to a multitude of activities and wonder. The park is surrounded by habitats and an ecosystem that provides refuge to a diverse abundance of wildlife. Surrounded by mountians and glaciers, this area is a perfect place for fishing or beachcombing. The unspoiled beauty is unlike any other in the United States, as its diversity in habitat creates a paridise for all those who step foot there.
Address:Kenai/PWS Area Office, PO Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone:907-262-5581
Hours:24 hours a day, year-round
Price:Daily parking pass, $40; boat launch pass, $75
Imaginarium Discovery Center
Address:625 C St., Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone:907-929-9200
Hours:Mid-September through mid-May: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday Closed Monday Mid-May through mid-September: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Price:Adults, $12; seniors (65 and older), $9; students (13 and older), $9; military, $9; children (3-12), $7
Alaska Zoo
Address:4731 Omalley Road, Anchorage, AK 99507-6573
Phone:907-346-3242
Hours:January, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily February, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily March through April, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily May, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily June through August, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; extended hours to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays Sept. 1-14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Sept. 15-Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily November, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily December, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Price:Adults, $12; seniors (65 and older), $9; military, $9; children (3-17), $6; two years and under, free
Alaska Summer Solstice Festivals
The longest day of the year is June 21, and theAlaska Summer Solice Festivalscelebrate the beginning of summer. Located throughout Alaska, the festivals celebrate with music, dancing, food and shopping. Some festivals last two to three days, while others last only one. The sun slowly moving across the sun is both the perfect end or start to your family vacation in Alaska.
Address:Throughout Alaska
Phone:N/A
Hours:Every June 21st
Price:Price varies, depending on activity and location
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
