Based in Prince William Sound, the Glacier Adventure Cruise is geared toward families and takes passengers on a four-hour trip, with an Alaskan King Crab lunch included. Kids will love searching for whales, otters and sea lions and taking part in educational science experiments to learn more about marine life. Kenai Fjords National Park is home to amazing scenery and a large population of whales. Kenai Fjords Tours offers a variety of seasonal day cruise options, including an annual whale migration cruise and a three-hour dinner cruise with fresh Alaskan seafood.
Described by Fodor's as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Alaska, Denali National Park offers camping, hiking, wildlife watching and even dog sledding in the winter. Kids can take part in a junior ranger program and learn about conservation and nature. Visit Katmai National Park to enjoy bear watching; there are more than 2,000 brown bears located in the park's four million acres. Canoeing and kayaking in the park can be enjoyed even by very small children when riding with parents.
Part of the Anchorage Museum, the Imaginarium Discovery Center houses a planetarium and hands-on exhibits based on subjects including physics, space, geology and more. The Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage is an excellent way to teach children about the rich history and cultural traditions of the native people of Alaska. Your family can explore indoor exhibits and outdoor village sites to learn more about the indigenous people of Alaska.
Your family will get a kick out of panning for gold in one of Alaska's creeks or streams. Alaska Travel Adventures offers gold panning activities in Juneau and Skagway, with the Skagway adventure also including dance hall entertainment and a meal with wild Alaskan salmon. For a more history-based trip, visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway and take a guided walking tour to learn about the people who traveled to Alaska in search of riches.
