Posted in Alaska Attractions May 27, 2020 by

Here Are The Most Beautiful, Charming Small Towns In Alaska

There are so many beautiful small towns in Alaska that never seem to lose their charm year-round. Whether with snow covered streets and buildings or with flower filled gardens and cafes, these towns in Alaska really excel in charm and appeal.

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1) Talkeetna
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Talkeetna is one of the most charming towns in Alaska. Just outside the famous Denali National Park, this is a quirky small town with tons of character!
2) Skagway
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Skagway makes living in Alaska fun. Steeped in Gold Rush history, this small town has so much to offer!
3) Sitka
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Sitka is one of the most beautiful small towns in Alaska. It’s a small town that is one of Alaska’s most culturally rich, with a great community.
4) Homer
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Homer is truly one of a kind. A major fishing town filled with cute little souvenir shops and quite possibly the coolest saloon in Alaska, the Salty Dawg!
5) Gustavus
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Gustavus has a population of less than 450 people and used to be called Strawberry Point! How sweet is that?
6) Girdwood
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Girdwood is a small but charming ski town just southeast out of Anchorage. Stay at Hotel Alyeska or find a cabin to rent in town!
7) Seward
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Seward is an adorable and entertaining town on the banks of the Kenai Peninsula. Because of the huge waves of tourists during the summer there are plenty of bars, cafes, stores, and nooks and crannies to explore during your stay here.
8) Ketchikan
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Ketchikan is a great town to visit in Southeast Alaska. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy and enough sight seeing to entertain you and the family for weeks.
9) Cordova
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Once the hub of the razor clam industry, the Good Friday Earthquake ended Cordovas reign in the clamming industry and is now a decent sized town bustling year round with locals and tourists alike!
10) Haines
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Home of the Bald Eagle Festival and the ALCAN 200 snowmobile race, Haines offers adventure and that small town charm. If you’re wondering where to live in Alaska, any of the small towns on this list would be lovely!

Do you live in one of these small towns? Share your experiences! If your favorite small town isn’t on this list, let us know what you would add! The most beautiful small towns in Alaska deserve to be shared.

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat in a small town in Alaska, check out our compilation of 7 Small Town Alaska Restaurants That Will Serve You The Best Meal Of Your Life.

 

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Most Beautiful Small Towns In Alaska

June 11, 2020
Megan McDonald

Is Sitka, Alaska a good place to live?

Sitka may just seem like a small town, but it’s purposefully kept small to keep its charm. Sitka officials have kept big box stores out of this gorgeous small town, so it’s kept its amenities small and personable. You’ll find plenty of coffeeshops and small businesses, and many families call this small town home.

It’s only accessible by air or by sea, and it offers excellent wildlife viewing. There’s also great hiking, fishing, and plenty of national forest to explore.

Is it expensive to live in Alaska?

Due to shipping costs, it can be pretty expensive to live in this wonderful state. In Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, you’ll find that prices don’t exceed well known expensive cities like New York City, San Fransisco, Honolulu, and other cities. But once you head out into the smaller areas of the state where the only supplies to be found have to be flown in by small planes, the prices rise exponentially. 

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