15 days in Alaska Itinerary

The narrow city of Ketchikan clings to the bluffs that form Revillagigedo Island's southwestern shore.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): view the masterpieces at The Soho Coho, examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Creek Street, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Mon): cast your line with a fishing tour.

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Knoxville to Ketchikan is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Knoxville to Ketchikan is minus 4 hours. When traveling from Knoxville in August, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Ketchikan: temperatures range from 66°F by day to 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Spend the 30th (Wed) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls, stop by Alaska Knifeworks, and explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Juneau in 3 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Seward.

For most visitors to this part of the world, the wild part of Alaska starts at Seward, a small port city that takes advantage of the region's natural beauty.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Here are some ideas for day two: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, take an in-depth tour of Seward Community Library & Museum, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Alaska SeaLife Center, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Getting from Juneau to Seward by combination of flight and bus takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. August in Seward sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 51°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Anchorage.

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, tour in style with a train tour, get to know the resident critters at Alaska Zoo, and look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

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You can drive from Seward to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Anchorage are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Fairbanks.

With its strip malls and fast-food restaurants, Fairbanks appears a bit functional on first glance.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): get a new perspective on nature at University of Alaska Museum of the North, examine the collection at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, then admire the natural beauty at Georgeson Botanical Garden, and finally see the interesting displays at Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Fairbanks when traveling from Anchorage in September, with lows around 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Denali National Park and Preserve.

The 2.43 million hectares (6 million acres) of Denali National Park include low taiga forest, high-alpine tundra, and snowcapped mountains, all of which lead up to Mt.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at Wild about Denali, then take in the awesome beauty at Denali, and then identify plant and animal life at Husky Homestead. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sat): stroll through Horseshoe Lake Trail and then see Off-Road Tours.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Denali National Park and Preserve online attractions planner.

You can fly from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel back home.