Alaska Family Adventure Vacation Ideas and Destinations

Alaska has always been a popular destination for families looking for adventure. No matter where you decide to visit, you'll find spectacular scenery and some of the best adventure activities on the planet.

A family adventure vacation is all about experiencing nature and having fun. And some of the best places to visit are in Alaska's National Parks. If you plan on driving your car or taking an RV, there are a lot of excellent adventure destinations along Alaska's main highways.

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Scenic Byways, like the one between Anchorage and Fairbanks lead to awesome Alaska wilderness vacation spots - and offer unforgettable scenery as well as hiking that everyone in the family can enjoy.

Also, if you're planning an Alaska adventure cruise with your family, there are lots of soft adventure vacation activities to do at various ports of call.

All cruise lines that sail to Alaska offer family adventure excursions that fit the needs of both older and younger travelers.

Alaska Family Adventure Vacations - Popular Driving Destinations

Resurrection Bay near Seward - This area is great for whale watching as well as for viewing bears and other wildlife along the coast.

Popular with families, the area is a mecca for adventure activities like sea kayaking and canoeing. This is a great place to plan an Alaska Paddling Vacation!

Roadside Glaciers - Many of Alaska's glaciers can be reached by car - including a short hike in! Many are located between Anchorage and Seward. Childs Glacier, Exit Glacier, and Matanuska Glacier are all within 3 hours drive from Anchorage.

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• Distance from Anchorage to Seward: 125 Miles / 2.5 Hours Driving Time

• Distance from Anchorage to Cordova (Childs Glacier): 195 Miles / 3.0 Hours Driving Time

• Distance from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier: 105 Miles / 3.0 Hours Driving Time

• Distance from Anchorage to Exit Glacier: 125 Miles / 3.0 Hours Driving Time

• Distance from Anchorage to Homer: 220 Miles / 4.0 Hours Driving Time

• Distance from Anchorage to Fairbanks: 360 Miles / 7.0 Hours Driving Time

• Distance from Anchorage to Denali National Park: 240 Miles / 5.0 Hours Driving Time

• Distance from Fairbanks to Denali National Park: 125 Miles / 2.5 Hours Driving Time

Alaska Family Adventure Vacation in Alaska's National Parks

Finding accommodations close to Denali's National or State Parks will allow you to focus on activities that are fun for the kids and you.

And staying in Seward or Homer puts you in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula where you can take in Kenai Fjords National Park as well as numerous scenic coastal areas!

Alaska Family Adventure Vacation Ideas on an Alaskan Cruise

• Try dog sledding on a glacier

• A flight seeing trip by small plane or helicopter

• Wildlife hiking trips