When you are traveling in Alaska, you will often find yourself saying: “This is the best!” But, of course, it can’t be true for everything. There are so many wonderful places to hike, adventures to have, and places to eat, it is constantly hard to decide. These 12 places are actually the best places to visit in Alaska in 2018.

1. Lost Lake, Kenai Peninsula, South Central
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This perfect spot feels a million miles away from civilization. Hike here for a picnic or camping trip in the summer months and have a fairytale day in the picturesque mountains.

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2. Borealis Basecamp, north of Fairbanks, Interior
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This vacation destination is new to the Alaska bucket list, but a shining star right from the beginning. Spend the night in a comfortable igloo with a great view of the aurora from your cozy bed!

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3. The Little Mermaid, Homer, Kenai Peninsula
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Local ingredients from the sea including seaweed, oysters, crab, clams, scallops and many kinds of fish grace the plates at this seaside eatery. Visit Homer! The sushi is to-die-for.

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4. Tracy Arm Fjord, Inside Passage, Southeast
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Cruise through this breathtaking spot past glaciers and vistas for days. You can take a private cruise or the Alaska Ferry System to see it up close.

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5. Tangle Lakes Campground, Paxson, Interior
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Tangle Lakes is arguably the most beautiful campground in Alaska. The peaceful pools lying in glassy stillness and the distant snowy mountains really make it a slice of heaven.

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6. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, South central
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Visit a wide variety of animals here that are native to Alaska. Some are here for rehabilitation, some animals live here permanently in safety and comfort.

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7. Ginger, Downtown, Anchorage
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This restaurant has the most amazing fusion cuisine, the best atmosphere, and the nicest service. Head to ginger for your night on the town in 2018 and you can't go wrong.

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8. Pioneer Peak, Palmer, South Central
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Head up the Pioneer Ridge Trail to reach the top. It's over 6000 feet of elevation and 13 miles one way, but the view is spectacular.

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9. Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast
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If you've never been, this 3.3 million acre wonderland is strikingly beautiful at every turn. Visit the glaciers for a wilderness adventure trip into a precious part of Alaska and see lots of sea life while you're at it.

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10. Finger Mountain, Dalton Highway, Northern Interior
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The terrain in the north is totally different from the rest of Alaska. The treeless tundra covers a peaceful rolling hill, punctuated by this granite outcroppings. Visit the north for an unforgettable adventure.

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11. Channel Club, Sitka, Southeast
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This restaurant i the picture of elegance, with a killer view seaside in Sitka. Take your sweetie here for a romantic dinner and watch the endless Alaskan sunset.

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12. Afognak State Park, Kodiak, Southern
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The newest state park is near Kodiak on an emerald island glittering in the sun. It's on the edge of the world for sure, but if you can make it here, you will find it very hard to leave.

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