60 days in Alaska & New York City Itinerary

Change things up with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs (about 1h 20 min away). Spend the 28th (Fri) exploring the striking scenery along Steese Hwy. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, don't miss a visit to Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, and hit the slopes at Moose Mountain.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Fairbanks travel route app.

Sydney, Australia to Fairbanks is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Fairbanks is minus 19 hours. In January, Fairbanks is much colder than Sydney - with highs of -17°C and lows of -27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Talkeetna.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): sample the tasty concoctions at Denali Brewing Company & Tasting Room, then get engrossed in the history at Talkeetna Historical Society Museum, and then pick up some new knowledge with Aurora Dora.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Talkeetna holiday planner.

Getting from Fairbanks to Talkeetna by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Fairbanks in January, things will get a bit warmer in Talkeetna: highs are around -3°C and lows about -14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Anchorage.

Spend the 3rd (Thu) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. Make the 5th (Sat) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at Alaska Zoo, hike along Kincaid Park, get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, and get engrossed in the history at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum.

For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Anchorage itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Talkeetna to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to -2°C, and evening lows to -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Homer.

Explore Homer's surroundings by going to Eveline State Recreation Area (in Fritz Creek) and Kenai River Brewing Company (in Soldotna). Fill the 10th (Thu) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park.

To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Homer online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Anchorage to Homer by car takes about 4.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Anchorage in February: high temperatures in Homer hover around 2°C and lows are around -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel to Cordova.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): fly down the slopes at Points North Heli-Adventures and then get a dose of the wild on Child’s Glacier Tours by The Riverside Inn.

To find ratings and more tourist information, read our Cordova trip maker website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Homer to Cordova. In February in Cordova, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Juneau.

Spend the 17th (Thu) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. The adventure continues: fly down the slopes at Alaska Powder Descents, indulge in some personalized pampering at Glacier Salt Cave & Spa, look for gifts at Tripp's Mt. Juneau Trading Post, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Amalga Distillery.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Juneau online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Cordova to Juneau takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In February, daily temperatures in Juneau can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel to Sitka.

On the 20th (Sun), admire the majestic nature at Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Raptor Center, then see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Russian Bishop's House. Keep things going the next day: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then sample the tasty concoctions at Baranof Island Brewing Company.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Sitka day trip planner.

Getting from Juneau to Sitka by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Juneau in February: high temperatures in Sitka hover around 6°C and lows are around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): contemplate the long history of Saxman Native Village, then get engrossed in the history at Totem Heritage Center, then examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Misty Fjords National Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed): stop by Fish Creek Company, view the masterpieces at The Soho Coho, and then pause for some photo ops at Chief Kyan Totem Pole.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Ketchikan trip planner.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan in 3.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In February, daytime highs in Ketchikan are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to travel to New York City.

Venture out of the city with trips to Philadelphia (Rittenhouse Square, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, &more). There's lots more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, don't miss a visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.

To find photos and other tourist information, read New York City trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to New York City takes 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Ketchikan to New York City due to the time zone difference. In February, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.