Anchorage (61.2181° N, 149.9003° W) – As Alaska’s largest city and primary air hub, Anchorage offers a blend of urban amenities, museums, and photogenic wildlife, making it a convenient starting point for your adventure. The city is surrounded by scenic landscapes, providing easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing.
Boundary (65.3943° N, 141.9138° W) – The first US town on the “Top of the World Highway” from Dawson City, Yukon, Boundary provides lodging, food, and fuel for travelers en route to Chicken or Eagle. The town offers a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.
Cantwell (63.3919° N, 148.9512° W) – Situated near Denali National Park, Cantwell offers various adventure travel trips, lodging, and supplies. Visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife watching, and scenic views of the Alaska Range in this small, welcoming community.
Chicken (64.0739° N, 141.9364° W) – Located in gold country, Chicken provides a glimpse of life in rural Alaska, with lodging, supplies, and fuel available for visitors. The town is home to the Pedro Dredge, a National Historic Site, and offers opportunities for gold panning and exploring the area’s rich mining history.
Chitina (61.5151° N, 144.4373° W) – The starting point of the McCarthy Road, Chitina is where travelers park before flying or shuttling to the McCarthy/Kennicott area. The town serves as a gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest national park in the United States.
Copper River (61.8239° N, 145.0374° W) – A scenic detour off the Richardson Highway, Copper River offers a look into rural Alaska’s beauty. The area provides access to the famous Copper River salmon fishery and opportunities for rafting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Dawson City, Yukon (64.0602° N, 139.4320° W) – This Canadian town in the heart of gold country is the gateway to the “Top of the World” highway and offers a unique Klondike gold rush experience. Visitors can explore historic sites, museums, and participate in gold panning adventures.
Denali National Park & Preserve (63.1148° N, 151.1926° W) – Home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali, and abundant wildlife, this park offers awe-inspiring views and encounters with nature. Activities include hiking, wildlife watching, flightseeing, and mountaineering.
Eagle (64.7866° N, 141.1996° W) – A true bush town, Eagle offers ferry service to Dawson City and serves as a jump-off point for wilderness trips. The town is home to Fort Egbert, a historic military outpost, and provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and river trips.
Fairbanks (64.8378° N, 147.7164° W) – As the largest city in Alaska’s interior, Fairbanks is both a destination and starting point for trips to the arctic and Brooks Range. The city offers museums, gold mining tours, riverboat cruises, and winter activities such as dog mushing and northern lights viewing.
Girdwood (60.9406° N, 149.1658° W) – A winter ski town that transforms into a summer haven for hiking, biking, and paragliding. Girdwood is home to Alyeska Resort, Alaska’s largest ski area, and offers stunning views of Turnagain Arm and surrounding mountains.
Haines (59.2358° N, 135.4450° W) – A quaint, scenic town in southeast Alaska, offering a more laid-back alternative to Skagway. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching, as well as exploring the area’s rich Tlingit cultural heritage.
Homer (59.6425° N, 151.5483° W) – A diverse community at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, serving as a hub for artists, writers, and fishermen. Homer offers world-class fishing opportunities, art galleries, museums, and access to the beautiful Kachemak Bay State Park.
Hope (60.9181° N, 149.6397° W) – A friendly town on the north shore of the Kenai, offering a glimpse of small-town Alaska life. Hope provides opportunities for gold panning, hiking, and fishing, as well as a rich history connected to the 1898 gold rush.
Juneau (58.3019° N, 134.4197° W) – Alaska’s capital and largest city in Southeast