46 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Fairbanks is known for museums, wildlife, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn more about the world around you at University of Alaska Museum of the North, take in nature's colorful creations at Georgeson Botanical Garden, see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, and find something for the whole family at Pioneer Park.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Fairbanks road trip website.

Pittsburgh to Fairbanks is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Pittsburgh to Fairbanks, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Pittsburgh in June, with highs in Fairbanks at 71°F and lows at 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can 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.

Spend the 23rd (Sun) surrounded by wildlife at Mc Kinley Park Rd. Spend the 21st (Fri) exploring at Wonder Lake. There's much more to do: see Off-Road Tours, take in the awesome beauty at Denali, look for all kinds of wild species at Husky Homestead, and let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Denali National Park and Preserve trip planning site.

Fly from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. June in Denali National Park and Preserve sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Talkeetna.

Talkeetna is a census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Talkeetna Historical Society Museum, see Off-Road Tours, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Byers Lake.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Talkeetna travel itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Denali National Park and Preserve to Talkeetna in 4 hours. In June in Talkeetna, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Palmer.

Palmer is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then surround yourself with nature on Knik Glacier Tours, and then explore the striking landscape at Bodenburg Butte. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Wasilla Creek Wetlands Trail, then relax in the rural setting at Reindeer Farm, and then admire the verdant scenery at Hatcher Pass.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Palmer holiday tool.

You can drive from Talkeetna to Palmer in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and taxi. In June, daytime highs in Palmer are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can fly to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fill the 30th (Sun) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park. The adventure continues: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, grab your bike and head to Homer Spit, see the interesting displays at Pratt Museum, and explore the world behind art at Bunnell Street Arts Center.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Homer online road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Palmer to Homer takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in June, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Seward side-trips: Kenai Fjords National Park (Harding Ice Field Trail & Exit Glacier). Spend the 3rd (Wed) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. There's much more to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, meet the residents at Alaska SeaLife Center, explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier, and browse the collection at Seward Community Library & Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Seward sightseeing app.

Traveling by car from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, daytime highs in Seward are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Whittier.

Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Prince William Sound Museum and then explore the striking landscape at College Fiord. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then hike along Portage Pass Trail.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Whittier online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Seward to Whittier in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Whittier are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive 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: get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, take an in-depth tour of Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, and hike along Kincaid Park.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Anchorage trip planner.

Getting from Whittier to Anchorage by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Whittier in July, Anchorage is a bit warmer at night with lows of 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. Skagway is known for museums, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, see the interesting displays at Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Klondike Brewing Company, and take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point Wilderness Safari.

To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Skagway trip itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from Anchorage to Skagway takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Skagway sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 54°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Haines.

Sitting on the shores of Alaska's longest fjord and surrounded by mountains, the port city of Haines boasts spectacular scenery.

When in Haines, make a side trip to see Dolphin & Whale Watching in Hoonah, approximately Hoonah away. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at The Kroschel Wildlife Center, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, explore the activities along Chilkat River, and get outside with 1st Choice Charters.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Haines road trip tool.

Traveling by ferry from Skagway to Haines takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In July in Haines, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 53°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Spend the 21st (Sun) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's lots more to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and admire the masterpieces at Juneau-Douglas City Museum.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Juneau road trip planner.

Fly from Haines to Juneau in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Juneau are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Sitka.

The City and Borough of Sitka, formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk, or New Archangel under Russian rule, is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the U.S. state of Alaska. Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, then examine the collection at Sheldon Jackson Museum, then view the masterpieces at Island Artists Gallery, and finally take an in-depth tour of Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall. On the next day, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then trek along Herring Cove Trail, then admire the striking features of Russian Bishop's House, and finally stop by Alaska Pure Sea Salt.

To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Sitka day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Juneau to Sitka takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. July in Sitka sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Ketchikan.

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

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, tour the pleasant surroundings at Deer Mountain Trail, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Ketchikan itinerary planner.

Getting from Sitka to Ketchikan by combination of flight and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 65°F in July, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.