Alaska Railroad
Places to Visit

  • Anchorage

    Anchorage (AK)

    Anchorage is the largest city on the byway with several attractions.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Headquarters for the Alaska Railroad
  • Chugach National Forest

    Chugach National Forest (AK)

    The Chugach National Forest is a land of glacial diamonds set on a ring of fire.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway passes through portions of the Chugach National Forest.
  • Chugach State Park

    Chugach State Park (AK)

    Chugach State Park is an accessible wilderness in the backyard of Anchorage.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway passes Chugach State Park in the Kenai peninsula.
  • Denali National Park and Preserve

    Denali National Park and Preserve (AK)

    Denali National Park and Preserve is home to the nation's highest peak.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Off of Alaska State Route 3
  • Denali State Park

    Denali State Park (AK)

    With over 40 miles of trails, Denali State Park highlights some of Alaska's best features, including the Kesugi Ridge and Mt. McKinley (Denali.)

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Off of Alaska SR 3 in Denali National Park.

  • Fairbanks (AK)

    This town is home to some rich gold-mining history. Visitors can learn about Italian immigrant Felix Pedro's discovery of gold in 1902. Fairbanks is also home to some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the world.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway ends in Fairbanks, Alaska.

  • Nenana (AK)

    This historic town of the Alaskan interior makes historic culture a way of life.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Off of SR 3 near Fairbanks.
  • Seward

    Seward (AK)

    Seward is a historic community on the Kenai Peninsula. It has a historic downtown and provides access by boat to the Kenai Fjords National Park. A main attraction is the SeaLife Center.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Where the Alaska Railroad begins.

  • Talkeetna (AK)

    This little town on the Alaska Railroad is the jumping off point for most climbers headed for Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    North of Anchorage off of SR 3.

  • Wasilla (AK)

    Just north of Anchorage, this railroad town offers a look at transportation history.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    On SR 3.