Places to Stay in Alaska - Take a Journey Through the The Last Frontier

If you want to play it safe when you are seeking out places to stay in Alaska, you may want to explore the easiest part. This would be the Southcentral/Railbelt area that is home to most. The roads and the railroad are developed to make traveling easier here than anywhere else in Alaska. One of the towns you may want to make a stop at on your visit to Alaska is Anchorage. The combination of modern mixed with the environment that exists here naturally is one of the more interesting aspects of visiting Anchorage.

The co-existence of the uncivilized with the modern amenities such as top restaurants and entertainment are not that unusual here. The wilderness exists just a short distance from the city. There are more wild animals in this part of Alaska than you will ever visit in a zoo. Take an air taxi to the clouds and check out the grizzly bear in the wilderness. Whether it is a flight over Mt. McKinley or seeing a glacier, the possibilities are endless in this area of the world.

Then turn around, go back and watch ballet in the afternoon. The versatility of this area is what makes it so unique. There are museums and shopping in addition to the native heritage of this state. When you are ready to find places to stay in Alaska, the choice as to what to do first will be a difficult one.

Fishing in Alaska is another adventure all by itself. The coastline seems to be never-ending with 34,000 miles, which make fishing just about anywhere you happen to be possible. The two big catches here are halibut and salmon. Have you ever seen a 100 pound salmon? Well, you can here. Halibut can easily outweigh the salmon. Take a charter boat when you decide to go fishing and when you catch the really big one, you will have help to fillet, freeze and ship your fish.

Take a tour of the city via the Gray Line and you will learn all about the sites and history of the state of Alaska. The half-day tour will give you an idea of the areas you may want to see more of while checking out the places to crash in Alaska. There are many things you will want to do and see while you are here. The Museum of Art & History lets you get a look at the Captain Cook Monument. The Native Heritage Center is 25 acres and is great for checking out the customs and dress of the original natives of this area. The hand-made crafts are another aspect of this trip through time. The model village homes are another thing you will not want to miss. They are set up around a lake and make this another interesting aspect of your trip.

Would you like to watch a block of ice the size of a house crash into the sea? If so, the Portage Glacier Tour might be for you. When you find the best places to stay in Alaska stay close enough to Anchorage so that you can enjoy this 10 hour trip. The tour includes a look at the Portage Glacier from about 300 feet away and you can learn how to listen for the sound of a glacier breaking loose.

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