Top weekend destinations in Alaska include Homer, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Fairbanks.

Homer

A creative coastal town with a narrow strip of land called Homer Spit
Home to seafood restaurants, including Salt Dawg Saloon
Features the Pratt Museum, which highlights the area's art, history, and natural beauty
Kachemak Bay State Park offers hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

A UNESCO World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve in southeast Alaska
Features deep fjords, snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers, and wildlife
Visitors can camp, kayak, or hike
Home to the Glacier Bay Lodge, the only lodge within the park
Fairbanks

Known as the Land of the Midnight Sun, where you can see the sun all night long
A top place to view the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights
Offers hiking, biking, canoeing, and fishing
The Dalton Highway offers a unique road trip experience
Other top destinations

Valdez

Denali National Park and Preserve

Kenai Fjords National Park

Anchorage

Seward

Talkeetna

Ketchikan

Hoonah