
The V&V Alaska Travel Guide
If there’s one thing I’m truly proud of with this blog, it’s how many people use it to research, plan, and go on the once-in-a-lifetime Alaska trip they’ve always dreamed of. Little did I know that growing up in Alaska would eventually allow me to reach hundreds of thousands of people each year to share my local Alaska travel knowledge.



Back when I lived in Alaska, I spent three summers working for a major cruise line, and this only added to my knowledge of how Alaska travel planning works – or should work! I took the lessons from that time in my (meandering) career and added it to all the secret spots and tricks I had learned exploring The Last Frontier with my family and started writing about how to travel to Alaska. Over the years since I started this blog, that list of resources has become quite extensive!
If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, you’ve come to the right place: I’m here to help. Browse all of my Alaska articles below to find the answers to most questions you’ll have!
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General Alaska Travel Advice & Itineraries



- Alaska Bucket List: 45+ Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska
- Alaska on a Budget: Costs to Visit & 15 Ways to Save
- How to Plan a Trip to Alaska in 2022 (and Beyond)
- How to Plan Your Second Trip to Alaska
- How to Get Around Alaska: Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Oh, Boats too!
- How to See Alaska’s Big Five: Moose, Grizzlies & Caribou, Oh My!
- How to Visit the 8 Alaska National Parks
(& 9 Other NPS Units)
- 15 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Alaska
- The 19 Best Places to Stay in Alaska, Across the Last Frontier
- 11 Splurge-Worthy Alaskan Experiences Worth Paying For
- The 13 Best Alaska Gifts & Souvenirs from the Last Frontier
- The 13 Best Places in Alaska to See Denali (Mt. McKinley)
- 10 Must-Do Hikes in Alaska for First-Time Visitors
- The 10 Most Popular Hotels in Alaska for 20233
- 5 Days in Alaska: 2 Itineraries for a Short Trip in 2023
- 7 Days in Alaska: Two Alaska Week Itineraries for 2023
- How to Plan the Ultimate 10-Day Alaska Itinerary in 2022
- How to Spend 12 Days in Alaska: A Jam-Packed, Unforgettable Itinerary
- How to Plan an Amazing Alaska Aurora Trip
- How to Plan the Perfect Alaska Winter Itinerary
When to Visit Alaska
- When is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? Here’s the Answer
- 5 Reasons to Visit Alaska in the Spring
- 5 Reasons to Visit Alaska in the Summer
- 5 Reasons to Visit Alaska in the Fall
- 5 Reasons to Visit Alaska in the Winter
Plus guides for visiting in January, February, March, April, May, and December (with other months coming soon!)
Alaska Packing Lists
- 10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Alaska
- 10 Essentials You Need on Your Alaska Cruise Packing List
- 10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Alaska in the Winter
- The 13 Best Binoculars for Your Alaska Cruise
- The 8 Best Vests, Raincoats, Coats & Jackets for Alaska
- The 7 Best Shoes & Boots for Alaska Travel
- The 5 Most Recommended Mosquito Repellants for Alaska
Destination-Specific Content
Below you’ll find a list of destinations across Alaska, and all the articles I’ve written about each. As you work on your Alaska itinerary,
I recommend reading all the articles about that specific destination you plan to visit, to ensure you get my complete advice about visiting.
⭐️ denotes popular, super-helpful articles to get you started planning to visit that destination.
Anchorage

- ⭐️ The 27 Best Things to Do in Anchorage (According to a Local!)
- ⭐️ Where to Eat in Anchorage, Alaska: A Local’s Guide to 30+ Places
- ⭐️ Where to Stay in Anchorage: Best Areas & 7 Top Hotels
- 53 Awesome Anchorage Facts & Statistics
- The 13 Best Things to Do in Anchorage in the Winter
- How to Visit the Anchorage Market: A Local’s Guide (2022)
- 7 Spooky & Fascinating Haunted Places in Anchorage, Alaska
- The 15 Best Anchorage Day Trips to Plan in Your Alaska Itinerary
- The 15 Best Hikes near Anchorage for an Alaskan Adventure
Denali

- ⭐️ 15 Incredible Things to Do in Denali & Denali National Park
- ⭐️ Where to Eat in Denali: A Local’s Guide to 10 Great Restaurants
- ⭐️ Where to Stay in Denali: The 5 Best Hotels & Vacation Rentals
- 21 Incredible Denali Facts & Statistics
- Is Denali National Park Worth It? An Alaskan Perspective
- A Perfect Denali National Park Itinerary: 2 or 3 Days in the Alaskan Wilderness
- Denali Bus Tours: All Your Options Explained (Accurate for 2022)
- The McKinley Park Hotel: Why Alaska’s Best National Park Has No Hotel
Fairbanks

- ⭐️ The 21 Best Things to Do in Fairbanks (According to an Alaskan!)
- ⭐️ Where to Eat in Fairbanks: A Local Guide to 14 Must-Try Spots
- ⭐️ Where to Stay in Fairbanks: The 7 Best Hotels & Other Accommodations
- 23 Fascinating Fairbanks Facts & Statistics
- The 7 Best Things to Do in Fairbanks in the Winter
- 5 Spooky & Fascinating Haunted Places in Fairbanks, Alaska
Haines

Coming soon!
Homer

More coming soon!
Juneau

- ⭐️ The 23 Best Things to Do in Juneau (According to an Alaskan!)
- ⭐️ Where to Eat in Juneau: 15 Fantastic Restaurants Recommended by Alaskans
- ⭐️ Where to Stay in Juneau: 7 Great B&Bs and Hotels in the Alaskan Capital
- 29 Interesting Juneau Facts & Statistics
- How to Make the Most of One Day in Juneau, Alaska
Ketchikan

Seward

- ⭐️ 17 Things to Do in Seward, Alaska, Gateway to Kenai Fjords
- ⭐️ Where to Eat in Seward: A Local Guide to 17 Must-Try Spots
- ⭐️ Where to Stay in Seward (coming soon!)
- The 17 Best Kenai Fjords National Park Cruises from Seward (2022)
Sitka

Talkeetna

Valdez

- ⭐️ The 15 Best Things to Do in Valdez, Alaska (According to an Alaskan!)
- ⭐️ Where to Eat in Valdez (coming soon!)
- ⭐️ Where to Stay in Valdez: 4 Nice Hotels in the Land of Waterfalls
Cruise Resources


- How to Plan & Book an Alaska Cruise in 2022
- End of Season Alaska Cruises: Are They Worth It?
- How to Choose Your Alaska Cruise Excursions
- The Best Alaska Cruise Excursions – One in Each Port!
- The 9 Best Juneau Shore Excursions for your Alaska Cruise in 2023
- The 9 Best Ketchikan Shore Excursions for Your Alaska Cruise in 2023
- The 9 Best Icy Strait Point Excursions for Your Alaska Cruise in 2023
- The 6 Best Alaska Cruise Excursions in Seattle
- The 9 Best Sitka Alaska Cruise Excursions
- The 10 Best Shore Excursions in Skagway, Alaska
Specific Tour Reviews


- 26 Glacier Cruise Review: The Best Way to See Glaciers in Alaska
- Alaskan Dream Cruises Review: Sailing Through Culture & Wilderness
- Alaskan Rafting Adventure Photo Journal: 12 Days on the Tatshenshini & Alsek
- John Hall’s Alaska Review: A Grand Slam of a Guided Tour
- Kenai Fjords Tours Review: Puffins, Whales & Waterfalls, Oh My!
- Seward’s Best Day Cruise: Major Marine Tours Review (2022)
- UnCruise Alaska Review: The Ultimate Way to Cruise in Alaska
- Windstar Cruises Alaska Review: A Luxury Sail through the Inside Passage
Alaska Recipes




Love the idea of experiencing the flavors of Alaska at home before or after your trip? Here are some Alaska-inspired recipes to try!
Want to Keep Exploring?
Here are my recent posts from across the globe!
- The 7 Best Things to Do in Whites City, New Mexico (& Nearby)
- The 10 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad, New Mexico
- 10 Days in Alaska: How to Plan Your Epic Alaska Itinerary in 2023
- Alaska in June: Planning a Summer Trip in the Most Popular Month
- 7 Days in Alaska: Two Alaska Week Itineraries for 2023
- 7 Former National Parks Across the U.S. Still Worth a Visit