15 days in Alaska Itinerary

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.

On the 16th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Seward Hwy.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Anchorage trip planner.

Chicago to Anchorage is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Chicago to Anchorage, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Chicago in August, with highs in Anchorage at 66°F and lows at 53°F. On the 18th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Nome.

Nome is a city in the Nome Census Area in the Unorganized Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. On the 19th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Anchorage to Nome. In August, Nome is slightly colder than Anchorage - with highs of 58°F and lows of 46°F. On the 20th (Fri), you'll travel to Fairbanks.

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

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): stroll through Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary, then examine the collection at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Immaculate Conception Parish. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Birch Hill Recreation Area and then contemplate the long history of Alaskan Pipeline.

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Explore your travel options from Nome to Fairbanks with the Route module. When traveling from Nome in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Fairbanks: temperatures range from 67°F by day to 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Trail of '98 Museum, get engrossed in the history at Skagway Museum and Archives, then view the masterpieces at BearHead Photography Gallery, and finally contemplate the long history of Moore Cabin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Tue): see what you can catch with a fishing tour and then steep yourself in history at Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1.

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Getting from Fairbanks to Skagway by combination of flight and ferry takes about 10 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive; or take a bus. In August in Skagway, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 53°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Perseverance National Recreation Trail and then take a memorable ride with Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway.

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Traveling by flight from Skagway to Juneau takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can 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 26th (Thu) so you can travel to Ketchikan.

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

On the 27th (Fri), trek along Deer Mountain Trail.

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Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Juneau to Ketchikan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In August, daily temperatures in Ketchikan can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Fri) before leaving for Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, head outdoors with J Bear Tours, then admire the masterpieces at Bunnell Street Arts Center, and finally kick back and relax at Anchor River State Recreation Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sun): delve into the lush surroundings at Carl E. Wynn Nature Center, do a tasting at Bear Creek Winery, and then see what you can catch with Brooks Alaskan Adventures.

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Getting from Ketchikan to Homer by combination of ferry, flight, and car takes about 11.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Homer can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Anchorage.

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You can drive from Homer to Anchorage in 4.5 hours. On the 30th (Mon), you're off to home.