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It's easy to spend quality family time in Anchorage, Alaska, where bears, bison and beaches mix with salmon, science and scenery for an unforgettable family vacation experience. Alaska has a unique culture and environment that can be quite fascinating for kids of all ages. Make a play date with nature through special programs for tots offered all around town. Experience life in the Last Frontier through interactive and exploratory exhibits geared for young and old.

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Long daylight hours in the summertime make golf an all-day adventure with tee times into the late evening.
Long daylight hours in the summertime make golf an all-day adventure with tee times into the late evening. ©ACVB/Jody Overstreet
Kids love to "moose-around" at the Alaska Zoo.
Kids love to "moose-around" at the Alaska Zoo. ©Wayde Carroll
Chocolate bliss at Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge.
Chocolate bliss at Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge. ©ACVB/Cathryn Posey
Get an upclose encounter at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center just 60 miles south of downtown Anchorage.
Get an upclose encounter at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center just 60 miles south of downtown Anchorage. ©ATIA/Matt Hage
Learn about prehistoric Alaska, view Alaska fossils and enjoy educational programs at the Alaska Museum of Natural History.
Learn about prehistoric Alaska, view Alaska fossils and enjoy educational programs at the Alaska Museum of Natural History. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
The Putters Wild course shines brightly under black lights
The Putters Wild course shines brightly under black lights ©Putters Wild
Grab a reindeer sausage and enjoy lunch "al fresco" in downtown Anchorage.
Grab a reindeer sausage and enjoy lunch "al fresco" in downtown Anchorage. ©Michael DeYoung
Gold brought prospectors to Alaska, and you can still pan for riches.
Gold brought prospectors to Alaska, and you can still pan for riches. ©ATIA/Michael DeYoung
A museum science educator teaches young visitors about sea stars at the Imaginarium Discovery Centerâs marine touch tank.
A museum science educator teaches young visitors about sea stars at the Imaginarium Discovery Center’s marine touch tank. ©Anchorage Museum
Buddy is a big hit at the WildRide Sled Dog Rodeo, an action-packed, dog-powered performance in downtown Anchorage.
Buddy is a big hit at the WildRide Sled Dog Rodeo, an action-packed, dog-powered performance in downtown Anchorage. ©Visit Anchorage/Jody Overstreet
Kids love the close up views at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Kids love the close up views at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. ©Visit Anchorage/Jeanette Anderson Moores
Getting to tell your wish list directly to Santa is one of the pluses of attending the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Anchorage's Town Square Park.
Getting to tell your wish list directly to Santa is one of the pluses of attending the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Anchorage's Town Square Park. ©Visit Anchroage/Roy Neese
Taking your wish list directly to the big guy in red is one of the perks of attending Anchorage's annual holiday tree lighting in Town Square Park.
Taking your wish list directly to the big guy in red is one of the perks of attending Anchorage's annual holiday tree lighting in Town Square Park. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
Hikes for the entire family, from sea level to arctic tundra, can be found throughout the Anchorage area.
Hikes for the entire family, from sea level to arctic tundra, can be found throughout the Anchorage area. ©Clark James Mishler
Kids and adults can visit Santa's reindeer after the annual tree lighting ceremony in Anchorage's Town Square Park.
Kids and adults can visit Santa's reindeer after the annual tree lighting ceremony in Anchorage's Town Square Park. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
The Thomas Planetarium is a showpiece of the Anchorage Museum.
The Thomas Planetarium is a showpiece of the Anchorage Museum. ©Ken Graham Photography
You never know who you'll meet in Downtown Anchorage when summer is in full swing. Meet sled dog puppies at the WildRide Sled Dog Rodeo.
You never know who you'll meet in Downtown Anchorage when summer is in full swing. Meet sled dog puppies at the WildRide Sled Dog Rodeo. ©Visit Anchorage/Jody Overstreet
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