Explore Alaska
Visitor Attractions
Sights
Juneau:
Alaska State MuseumHouse of WickershamJuneau-Douglas City MuseumPatsy Ann StatueMt. Roberts Tram
Anchorage:
Alaska Center for the Performing ArtsCineventures AlaskaAlaska Museum of National HistoryAlaska Native Heritage CenterAnchorage Museum of History and Art
Events
Most towns in Alaska have Summer Solstice (June 21st) festivities. The festival in Fairbanks is one of the most popular, making the most of nearly 23 hours of sun. There you can witness a midnight baseball game. Sitka offers log-chopping, axe-tossing and tree-climbing competitions in June.
Independence Day (July 4) is a very popular holiday with outstanding celebrations in Ketchikan and Anchorage. The celebrations include parades, contests and softball games, as well as the impressive firework displays.
The Moose Dropping Festival takes place on the second weekend in July in Talkeetna. Golden Days in Fairbanks in late July celebrates the discovery of gold with parades and sports.
