WELCOME TO THE GREAT LAND From vast landscapes and dreamscape scenery to diverse cultures, immense wildlife, and friendly faces, get inspired by all that Alaska has to offer. If you’re looking to make the most out of your trip to the 49th state, tap into our Official State Vacation Planner to help create your ideal itinerary, navigate your preferred route, find travel inspiration, and get tips from locals on where to visit throughout the state. As you plan your Great Land getaway, explore Alaska’s 5 distinct regions: Ar ct ic Ci rc le N ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND Gambell Savoonga INTERIOR In Alaska’s heartland, you’ll find a quintessential Alaska landscape bounded by high mountain ranges, wide expanses of tundra teeming with wildlife, river vistas, and spectacular northern lights. Hub communities: Fairbanks, Tok ST. MATTHEW ISLAND Scammon Bay Hooper Bay ARCTIC Alaska’s far north features the most remote and diverse regions–filled with cultural opportunities and a landscape ranging from the Arctic coastline and northern lights to dramatic peaks and the snowy tundra. Hub communities: Nome, Kotzebue, Utqiaġvik (Barrow) BERING SEA PRIBILOF ISLANDS St. Paul Island Mekoryuk NUNIVAK ISLAND Goodnews Bay St. George Island SOUTHWEST Few places on earth compare to the wonders of Southwest Alaska– comprised of rugged islands, volcanic landscapes, coastal wetlands, river deltas, and some of the best bear viewing in the state. Hub communities: Kodiak, Bethel, Dillingham ALEUTIAN ISLANDS Unalaska/ Dutch Harbor Cold Bay Akutan False Pass King Cove Sand Point INSIDE PASSAGE Located in Southeast Alaska is the Inside Passage, home to breathtaking temperate rainforests, tidewater glaciers at staggering heights, and deep coastal fjords filled with wildlife and lush island scenery. Hub communities: Ketchikan, Juneau SOUTHCENTRAL The Southcentral region is home to diverse landscapes ranging from beaches to mountaintops to fjords. Here you’ll find more than half the state’s population and a plethora of cultural experiences and recreational opportunities. Hub communities: Anchorage, Seward 2 Credit Line for This Page goes here
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