Sure, there are thousands of mesmerizing natural wonders in Alaska, but what about all the incredible man made stuff we tend to overlook? Here are some of the coolest man made wonders in Alaska. How many have you seen in person? What other man made wonders really drop your jaw? Let us know in the comments!
- Aurora Ice Museum in Fairbanks
Jeff’s Canon | Flickr The Aurora Ice Museum is the world’s largest year-round ice environment. Not to mention, it has an ice bar.
- HAARP in Gakona
Hilary Perkins | Flickr H.A.A.R.P. is an auroral research program that super heats the ionosphere… it looks about as cool as it sounds, trust me!
- Mukluk Land in Tok
Travis | Flickr Famed to be the “most Alaskan place in Alaska,” Mukluk Land in Tok is a junkyard made over into a theme park!
- Igloo City in Cantwell
Jimmy Emerson, DVM | Flickr Constructed in the 1970s, this building mimics the look of an igloo but was never actually put to use. On your way through Cantwell, Alaska check the Igloo out; apparently there have been reports of ghost sightings in this run down building!
- Santa Claus Statue in North Pole
Jimmy Emerson, DVM | Flickr The North Pole is home to the largest Santa statue in the world AND it has real live reindeer for your viewing pleasure!
- Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel outside of Whittier
NAParish | Flickr On your way to Whittier you’ll pass through the longest mountain single-lane highway tunnel in North America. The cool part is it has jet engine air filtration!
- Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System
U.S. Geological Survey | Flickr The Alaskan Pipeline is one of the world’s largest pipeline systems.
- Buckner Building in Whittier
Jeff Walters | Flickr The Buckner Building was constructed by the military in 1953 but its doors were closed soon after in 1966 when the military port in Whittier was scuttled. The building was meant to serve as a support base for regional military operations in Alaska.
- Dr. Seuss House in Wasilla
Exploring the Obscure | Flickr Just outside of town there is a well known home that is referred to as the Dr. Seuss house. This is private property so please do not trespass!
What other man made wonders would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments!
Jeff’s Canon | Flickr
The Aurora Ice Museum is the world’s largest year-round ice environment. Not to mention, it has an ice bar.
Hilary Perkins | Flickr
H.A.A.R.P. is an auroral research program that super heats the ionosphere… it looks about as cool as it sounds, trust me!
Travis | Flickr
Famed to be the “most Alaskan place in Alaska,” Mukluk Land in Tok is a junkyard made over into a theme park!
Jimmy Emerson, DVM | Flickr
Constructed in the 1970s, this building mimics the look of an igloo but was never actually put to use. On your way through Cantwell, Alaska check the Igloo out; apparently there have been reports of ghost sightings in this run down building!
The North Pole is home to the largest Santa statue in the world AND it has real live reindeer for your viewing pleasure!
NAParish | Flickr
On your way to Whittier you’ll pass through the longest mountain single-lane highway tunnel in North America. The cool part is it has jet engine air filtration!
U.S. Geological Survey | Flickr
The Alaskan Pipeline is one of the world’s largest pipeline systems.
Jeff Walters | Flickr
The Buckner Building was constructed by the military in 1953 but its doors were closed soon after in 1966 when the military port in Whittier was scuttled. The building was meant to serve as a support base for regional military operations in Alaska.
Exploring the Obscure | Flickr
Just outside of town there is a well known home that is referred to as the Dr. Seuss house. This is private property so please do not trespass!
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