Let’s admit it, nearly everything in Alaska is bigger, badder, bolder and WAY colder than most places in the lower 48. We’ll even prove it to you by revealing 9 of the most beautiful places in Alaska. After you visit them, let me know if you weren’t completely blown away! It would be hard not to be impressed.

1) Denali
"Denali3" by ArcticHokie - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
You can't deny that the highest peak in North America and third highest in the world isn't jaw-dropping cool! This one mountain has the power to absolutely stun you. Read more about the national park this huge mountain resides in.
2) Kenai Fjords National Park
"Harding Icefield 1" by Sujohn Das from Seattle, USA - Harding Ice Field. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Harding Icefield is just ONE of the hundreds of spectacular sights to see in this Alaskan National Park, and definitely one of the most scenic places in Alaska. Check out more information about this stunning natural formation on the Kenai Fjords National Park website.
3) Mendenhall Glacier
"An ice cave under Mendenhall Glacier" by Commander John Bortniak, NOAA Corps. Original uploader was Mattisse at en.wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia(Original text : http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/bigs/corp1964.jpg). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
It's hard to get much "cooler" than this crystal blue, chilly ice cave at Mendenhall Glacier. This glacier holds a special place in many people’s hearts as one of the best photo-worthy spots in Alaska. Learn the best way to get up close and personal to this glacier.
4) Alaska Native Heritage Center
"Whale bones at Alaska Native Heritage Center" by Frank K. from Anchorage, Alaska, USA - Whale bones at the Alaska Native Heritage CenterUploaded by Aconcagua. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Yeah, those are whale bones. Are those not the biggest bones you've ever seen?! Sure you can go to a museum and see big bones but can you pose in a picture RIGHT next to them?! Didn't think so. Fin more information about their hours of operation on their website.

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5) Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Tom | Flickr
Who wouldn't want to see huge grizzly bears, massive moose and cute little blue jays all in the same trip? Everything about the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is jaw-dropping and fun. You can follow along on their Facebook page to see how all the animals are doing, all year long.
6) Alaska SeaLife Center
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At the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska, you get to see some pretty cool things like this adorable wild sea lion up close and personal! One of the most fun and interesting picturesque places in Alaska, you’ll want to visit time and time again. You can purchase tickets ahead of time on their website.
7) Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
"Double-alaskan-rainbow" by Eric Rolph at English Wikipedia - English Wikipedia. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
Not only do you get to explore a breathtaking National Park and Preserve but you get to see amazing, once in a lifetime things, like this double rainbow! You can learn more about America’s largest national park and all of the amazing things you can see here.
8) Tracy Arm
"Killer Whales and a Glacier" by Rennett Stowe - Flickr: Killer Whales and a Glacier. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Just this picture alone is enough to make me visit Tracy Arm in Juneau, Alaska. You get to explore a glacier and see Killer Whales in the flesh! Book your own cruise and explore the waters in this area more closely. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
9) Misty Fiords National Monument
"Mifj inlet" by Zarxos at English Wikipedia. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
The Misty Fiords National Monument is an amazing place to visit when you're in Alaska. It's a part of the Tongass National Forest and offers spectacular views and all sorts of wildlife. The U.S. Forest Service website details all of the spectacular things this national monument has to offer!

Have you been to any of the most beautiful places in Alaska? What did you think? Did it blow you away? What else would you add to this list? Share with us in the comments below!

For more wonderful pictures of our great state, here are 14 Times The Sun Made Alaska The Most Beautiful Place On Earth.

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What is the best time of year to visit Alaska?

Every season offers something amazing to see and do here in this great state. Even the winters and cold weather months are filled with spectacular beauty, like the aurora borealis, snow covered mountains turning pink in the sunsets, and frozen beauty all around. Many people choose to visit in the calmer, more temperate summer months. But every month has something to offer!

Where are the most popular areas to visit in Alaska?

The mountains and glaciers are the areas that make most people’s bucket lists. Whether tidewater glaciers, or ones hanging between mountain peaks, glaciers are a wonder that isn’t seen in many places in the rest of the world. And Alaska has over 100,000 glaciers. In fact, 5% off its land is covered by these ancient rivers of ice!

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