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On the Kenai Peninsula, fish for salmon and visit the arty fishing town of Homer.\r\n\r\nIn Denali National Park, ride the park buses into the wilderness to look for grizzly bears, caribou and moose, and hope the clouds clear for a view of Denali itself. Take the Alaska Railroad between Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks for some of the most scenic train journeys in North America.\r\n\r\nIn the Inside Passage, take the ferry between Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, visit the Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, and watch humpback whales. In winter, see the northern lights from Fairbanks and try dog sledding.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Kenai Fjords | Glaciers, whales and sea otters\r\nDenali | Bears, caribou and North America's highest peak\r\nAlaska Railroad | Scenic trains to Denali\r\nNorthern lights | From Fairbanks in winter","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Alaska","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Many trails around Anchorage, including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, are free. Exit Glacier, near Seward, can be visited free. The Mendenhall Glacier visitor area near Juneau charges a small fee.\r\n\r\nWatching the midnight sun in summer, or the northern lights in winter, costs nothing.\r\n\r\nDenali charges a park entry fee, and the park buses cost extra.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Coastal Trail | Anchorage's waterfront trail\r\nExit Glacier | Free, near Seward\r\nMidnight sun | In June and July\r\nNorthern lights | Free, in winter","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Alaska","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Alaska's seafood is outstanding: wild salmon, halibut, king crab and oysters. Try reindeer sausage, sold from street carts in Anchorage, and fish and chips made with halibut.\r\n\r\nFood is expensive because most of it is shipped in. Supermarkets and hostel kitchens keep costs down.\r\n\r\nAlaska has a good craft beer scene, especially in Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Wild salmon | In summer\r\nHalibut | Fish and chips\r\nReindeer sausage | From street carts\r\nCraft beer | In the main towns","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Alaska","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Anchorage has bars, breweries and live music, and Fairbanks and Juneau have a few lively spots. The Red Dog Saloon in Juneau is a famous old-style bar.\r\n\r\nIn summer, the long daylight means nights out feel strange: it is still light at midnight.\r\n\r\nOutside the towns, there is little nightlife.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Anchorage | Bars and breweries\r\nJuneau | Historic saloons\r\nMidnight sun | Daylight at midnight\r\nSmall towns | Quiet","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Alaska","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Anchorage is the main airport, with flights from the lower 48 states. The Alaska Railroad runs from Seward via Anchorage to Denali and Fairbanks in summer, and buses and shuttles link the main towns.\r\n\r\nThe Alaska Marine Highway ferries run through the Inside Passage, linking Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and other towns, and to Bellingham in Washington. Many places can only be reached by small plane or boat.\r\n\r\nA hire car gives the most freedom on the road system around Anchorage, but distances are huge.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Alaska Railroad | Seward to Fairbanks, in summer\r\nFerries | Through the Inside Passage\r\nSmall planes | To remote places\r\nCar hire | For the road system","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Alaska","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Alaska costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Alaska is expensive, especially in summer. Hostels are few, so book early, and expect to pay around $40 to $60 for a dorm bed where they exist. Food, tours, flights and car hire are all costly.\r\n\r\nThere is no state sales tax, but many towns charge local sales tax, and lodging taxes apply.\r\n\r\nGlacier cruises, flightseeing and Denali buses are the big extras. Camping saves a lot.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Dorm bed | Around $40\u201360, where available\r\nSales tax | No state tax, local taxes vary\r\nTours | The biggest expense\r\nCamping | Saves a lot","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Alaska","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Alaska's towns are generally safe, but the wilderness demands respect. Bears are common: carry bear spray, make noise on trails, store food properly and keep your distance. Moose are also dangerous if approached.\r\n\r\nWeather changes fast, water is very cold, and help can be far away. Tell someone your plans, carry layers and do not underestimate distances.\r\n\r\nIn summer, mosquitoes are fierce in the interior. In winter, temperatures can fall far below freezing. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nBears | Carry bear spray, make noise\r\nMoose | Keep your distance\r\nRemote | Help can be far away","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Alaska","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Anchorage as the hub, with nights near Denali, on the Kenai Peninsula or in Juneau.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Anchorage |  | Alaska's biggest city and main gateway. | Tony Knowles Coastal Trail; Alaska Native Heritage Center; Chugach State Park | 1306537\nJuneau |  | The capital, reachable only by plane or boat. | Mendenhall Glacier; Whale watching; Mount Roberts Tramway | 1306539\nFairbanks |  | The interior's main town and a northern lights hotspot. | Northern lights; Chena Hot Springs; Museum of the North | 1306538","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"Late May to mid-September is the main season, with long days, open roads and wildlife. June and July have almost 24-hour daylight. Winter, from November to March, is dark and very cold, but the best time for the northern lights.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Anchorage, rounded. The interior is colder in winter and warmer in summer.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | -4 | 1 | Dark, very cold\r\nFebruary | -2 | 2 | Northern lights, sled races\r\nMarch | 2 | 2 | Iditarod starts\r\nApril | 8 | 1 | Thaw\r\nMay | 14 | 3 | Season begins\r\nJune | 18 | 5 | Midnight sun\r\nJuly | 19 | 5 | Peak season\r\nAugust | 18 | 5 | Salmon runs\r\nSeptember | 13 | 3 | Autumn colour, aurora returns\r\nOctober | 5 | 1 | Quiet\r\nNovember | -1 | 1 | Dark\r\nDecember | -3 | 2 | Northern lights","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Sled dog races, the midnight sun and the northern lights.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race | Early March | Anchorage to Nome | The famous long-distance sled dog race. |  | \nFur Rendezvous | Late February | Anchorage | A winter festival with sled dog races. |  | \nMidnight Sun Festival | June | Fairbanks | A street party on the longest days. |  | \nNorthern lights season | September to March | Fairbanks and the interior | The best months to see the aurora. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Anchorage summer prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Tours, flights and Denali buses cost extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 50 | 35 | 20 | 30\r\nMiddle of the road | 120 | 70 | 60 | 80\r\nComfortable | 250 | 130 | 100 | 150","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels across Alaska, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Juneau","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/juneau\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Alaska questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"When is the best time to visit Alaska? | June to August for long days and wildlife. September to March for the northern lights.\r\nHow many days do you need in Alaska? | At least ten days for Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula and Denali.\r\nCan I drive the whole Denali Park Road? | Not yet. A bridge over the Pretty Rocks landslide opened in 2026, and full bus and car access beyond it is expected to resume in summer 2027.\r\nWhere can I see the northern lights in Alaska? | Fairbanks is one of the best places, from September to March.\r\nDo I need a car in Alaska? | It helps on the road system. The Alaska Railroad and buses cover the main route.\r\nIs Alaska expensive? | Yes, especially tours, flights and accommodation. Camping and self-catering help.\r\nHow do I stay safe around bears? | Carry bear spray, make noise on trails, store food properly and keep your distance.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Alaska: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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