Start with Denali National Park for the park road and bus tours, add the Anchorage Museum, and use Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier for the coast. The table lists verified facts and conditions for each.
Things to do in Alaska
What to do in Alaska, with verified facts, conditions and limits.
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Top things to do — verified facts
| Attraction | Key facts | Conditions and limits | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali National Park | Entrance $15 (16 and older, 7 days); bus tours adults $116.75 or $144.75 | Buses stop at Mile 43; private vehicles reach Savage River only | National Park Service |
| Anchorage Museum | Adults $25; seniors, military, students $23; residents $20 | Sources list conflicting winter hours | Anchorage Museum |
| Mendenhall Glacier | $5 day pass (16 and older), May 1–Sep 30 | Visitor-center hours differ across Forest Service pages | U.S. Forest Service |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the must-do things in Alaska?
Denali National Park, the Anchorage Museum and Mendenhall Glacier are the three we could verify.
How much is Denali?
A $15 entrance fee for visitors 16 and older; bus tours cost adults $116.75 or $144.75.
How much is Mendenhall Glacier?
A $5 day pass for visitors 16 and older from May 1 to September 30.
Are tours worth booking in advance?
For busy dates, booking ahead reduces sell-out risk; we have not tested particular tours.
Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 17, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- Fees & Passes — National Park Service, Denali National Park & Preserve
- Bus Tours — National Park Service, Denali National Park & Preserve
- Hours & Tickets — Anchorage Museum
- Mendenhall Glacier fees and passes — U.S. Forest Service, Tongass National Forest
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