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1 / 30#30. Alaska Raptor Center
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,190 reviews)
- City: Sitka
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Highest-rated things to do in Alaska by visitors
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in Alaska your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Alaska reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Alaska using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Alaska, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
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2 / 30#29. Misty Fjords National Monument
- Rating: 4.7/5 (881 reviews)
- City: Ketchikan
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3 / 30#28. Glacier Point Wilderness Safari
- Rating: 4.8/5 (478 reviews)
- City: Skagway
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4 / 30#27. Exit Glacier
- Rating: 4.7/5 (941 reviews)
- City: Kenai Fjords National Park
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5 / 30#26. Totem Bight State Historical Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,034 reviews)
- City: Ketchikan
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6 / 30#25. Portage Glacier
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,082 reviews)
- City: Anchorage
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7 / 30#24. Husky Homestead
- Rating: 4.9/5 (2,007 reviews)
- City: Denali National Park and Preserve
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8 / 30#23. Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,776 reviews)
- City: Anchorage
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9 / 30#22. Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,865 reviews)
- City: Fairbanks
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10 / 30#21. Denali National Park
- Rating: 4.6/5 (767 reviews)
- City: not available
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11 / 30#20. Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,006 reviews)
- City: Sitka
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12 / 30#19. Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,908 reviews)
- City: Anchorage
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13 / 30#18. Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
- Rating: 4.5/5 (992 reviews)
- City: Ketchikan
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14 / 30#17. University of Alaska Museum of the North
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,715 reviews)
- City: Fairbanks
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15 / 30#16. Mendenhall Glacier
- Rating: 4.7/5 (860 reviews)
- City: Juneau
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16 / 30#15. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,466 reviews)
- City: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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17 / 30#14. Nugget Falls
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,492 reviews)
- City: Juneau
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18 / 30#13. Alaska SeaLife Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,527 reviews)
- City: Seward
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19 / 30#12. Creek Street
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2,487 reviews)
- City: Ketchikan
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20 / 30#11. Anchorage Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,719 reviews)
- City: Anchorage
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21 / 30#10. Hubbard Glacier
- Rating: 4.9/5 (743 reviews)
- City: not available
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22 / 30#9. Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2,487 reviews)
- City: Fairbanks
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23 / 30#8. Mount McKinley
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,956 reviews)
- City: Denali National Park and Preserve
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24 / 30#7. Kenai Fjords National Park
- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,801 reviews)
- City: Seward
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25 / 30#6. Goldbelt Tram
- Rating: 4.2/5 (3,292 reviews)
- City: Juneau
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26 / 30#5. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,954 reviews)
- City: Girdwood Anchorage
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27 / 30#4. Tracy Arm Fjord
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,962 reviews)
- City: Juneau
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28 / 30#3. Alaska Railroad
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,996 reviews)
- City: Anchorage
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29 / 30#2. Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.7/5 (7,165 reviews)
- City: Juneau
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30 / 30#1. White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
- Rating: 4.6/5 (5,195 reviews)
- City: Skagway
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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