You can live in Alaska your entire life and still not get close to exploring every nook and cranny of this state. There are endless places that stand out against the rest, from man made to the work of Mother Nature, so it makes sense that it’s the number one place for exploration. Check out all these crazy cool places that you probably never knew existed in your state.
- Upside Down Tree Garden
Rick Fogerty (aka Cowboy Rick) | Flickr Glacier Gardens has the most unusual trees, huh?
- A mysterious train ride.
Steven Tan | Flickr The train through Skagway passes through some really unusual places, like this sketchy tunnel.
- The Hammer Musuem
Sean Hoyer | Flickr In Haines is this crazy cool place called the hammer museum. Trust me, it is unusual but really interesting.
- Wayne Hill Store, Chevak
Joseph | Flickr If you’re ever up that way, stop in at the Wayne Hill Store for a unique Alaskan experience.
- Wildwood General Store - Joy, Alaska
Timothy Wildey | Flickr This store is entirely run by a small generator. There are only a few lights and a fridge for soda… It’s an unusual place, that’s for sure.
- Nagley’s Store, Talkeetna
Jenni Konrad | Flickr This general store is filled with all sorts of interesting stuff. Make a stop here next time you pass through Talkeetna.
- Check out all of our crazy cool ice caves.
Joseph | Flickr There is nothing more mysterious and spectacular than the ice caves in Alaska.
- Totem Poles
brewbooks | Flickr Visit these totem poles in Wrangell for an awesome cultural experience.
- Spirit Houses
Raymond Bucko, SJ | Flickr This grave site is a must visit. The spirit houses are in an Eclutna burial ground outside Anchorage.
Aren’t these places totally unique? What else would you add to the list?
Rick Fogerty (aka Cowboy Rick) | Flickr
Glacier Gardens has the most unusual trees, huh?
Steven Tan | Flickr
The train through Skagway passes through some really unusual places, like this sketchy tunnel.
Sean Hoyer | Flickr
In Haines is this crazy cool place called the hammer museum. Trust me, it is unusual but really interesting.
Joseph | Flickr
If you’re ever up that way, stop in at the Wayne Hill Store for a unique Alaskan experience.
Timothy Wildey | Flickr
This store is entirely run by a small generator. There are only a few lights and a fridge for soda… It’s an unusual place, that’s for sure.
Jenni Konrad | Flickr
This general store is filled with all sorts of interesting stuff. Make a stop here next time you pass through Talkeetna.
There is nothing more mysterious and spectacular than the ice caves in Alaska.
brewbooks | Flickr
Visit these totem poles in Wrangell for an awesome cultural experience.
Raymond Bucko, SJ | Flickr
This grave site is a must visit. The spirit houses are in an Eclutna burial ground outside Anchorage.
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