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ALASKA
Please be sure to call
and verify times and rates as they are subject to change
ACTIVITIES:
ANCHORAGE- ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER
8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage
907.330.8000
www.www.alaskanative.net
COST: $23.50 adults / $21.15 Seniors and Military /
$15.95 Children (age 7 - 16) / 6 and under Free (they offer discounted
family pack rates and discounts for Alaska residents)
HOURS: May 11 - September 20: Mon - Sun 9a - 5p
Learn about the languages, traditions and values of Alaska's
natives as you visit this beautiful 26 acre heritage center.
Offers an 18 minute introductory video, exhibits, dancer and
storytellers. See Native artisans create their art.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-
Stroller friendly. Lots of interactive experiences keep the
little ones interested.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- Very expensive for a family even with
the family pass.
ANCHORAGE- IMAGINARIUM SCIENCE DISCOVERY
CENTER
737 W. 5th Ave #G, Anchorage 907.276.3179
www.imaginarium.org
COST: $5.50 adults / $5 Seniors (age 65+) / $5 children
(age
2 - 12 yrs)
HOURS: Mon - Sat 10a - 6p, Sun 12p - 5p
The kids will be entertained for hours with the fun, interactive
exhibits! See the Northern Lights, pet a turtle, and dance
inside a real bubble. Each day there are interesting science
demonstrations.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- So
much for the kids to do! They should be happily
entertained for hours.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- Parking is on-street (if you can find
it) or in paid parking lots.
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Family
Friendly Travel Tip:
Older children can use time in the car or airplane to
learn a new craft. There are some great books
about learning to knit, crochet and cross-stitch.
Your child will be occupied and have a sense of
accomplishment when they have completed a project by the
end of the journey. |
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