The friendly face of the
frontier
:: In Juneau, the
charming state capital,
you'll find shops, cafes
and the storied Red Dog
Saloon. Just outside
town is the famous urban
Mendenhall Glacier.
:: Ketchikan, the
self-proclaimed "Salmon
Capital of the World,"
is situated around a
vibrant harbor and
famous Creek Street,
where shops and cafes
abound.
:: Rustic Skagway retains
its authenticity as the
"Gateway to the Yukon,"
offering attractions
such as a ride on a Gold
Rush-era railroad and
lovingly restored
storefronts, wooden
sidewalks and local
characters.
:: The "Golden Heart
City" of Fairbanks,
established with the
discovery of gold on the
Chena and Tenana Rivers,
is a feature of the land
portion of certain
cruise tours and pairs
frontier charm with
unique experiences like
a sternwheeler riverboat
cruise.
:: Anchorage, Alaska's
largest city, is
beautifully situated on
the Cook Inlet, and
offers a scenic setting
with shopping,
restaurants and cultural
institutions such as the
Anchorage Museum at
Rasmuson Center.
