Plan something unforgettable this winter and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Alaskan experience. These activities are best enjoyed in the winter months because they add a special twist you can only get from this special time of year. Take the family out for a mini-vacation or take a day trip with friends, either way we know you’ll enjoy these unforgettable Alaskan winter activities.

1) Snowmobiling tours.
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How fun does that sound? Go snowmobiling for a few hours or a whole day. This is a great winter activity that the whole family can enjoy. Check out Alaska Snow Safaris to learn more about the available tours.
2) Winter railroad tour.
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Ride the rails through mountains of snow! There are several winter tours available and depending on how much free time you have, you can turn your trip into quite the awesome vacation.
3) The World Ice Art Championship in Fairbanks.
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There is nothing more unforgettable than the World Ice Art Championship. You'll see some really amazing carvings and get to do some fun things like find your way through this ice maze.
4) Skate Westchester Lagoon.
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Here is an unforgettable winter activity that's great for all ages - skate at Westchester Lagoon! There are bonfire cans lit to keep you warm while you spend hours on the ice twirling around or chasing the puck.
5) Witness the California Gray Whale migration.
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Every winter during March and April you can witness the annual California Gray Whale migration. These huge whales travel all the way from Baja, California and swim right past the mouth of Resurrection Bay in Seward. What a truly unforgettable experience that would be!
6) Chena Hot Springs and The Aurora Ice Museum.
Chena Hot Springs Resort Website
There is nothing more unforgettable than watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky as you soak in the hot thermal waters of Chena Hot Springs in the dead of winter. The ice bar and Aurora Ice Museum are equally as unforgettable.
7) Winter kayaking.
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I know it sounds pretty chilly but I think the views are twice as spectacular in the winter than they are in the summer.
8) Go North to see the Aurora!
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Instead of chasing them from your car, plan a trip to drive North of Fairbanks and take an actual tour to view the lights! Check out Alaska Northern Lights Tours or Salmon Berry Tours.
9) Go sledding through a winter wonderland.
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Take a dog sled tour and enjoy some of Alaska's remote terrain mushing behind a team of sled dogs! Visit Salmon Berry Tours or Cotter's Sled Dog Kennel to plan your excursion.
10) Go to Winterlake Lodge for something EXTREME.
Winterlake Lodge Website
If you can afford it and you'd love to do something extremely unforgettable, then you must visit Winterlake Lodge to take advantage of their Heli-ski package. It's a 7-day ski package taking you to ski some of the most extreme Alaskan terrain out there. Or if you want to do something a little less dangerous go for a dog sled ride and learn how to mush your own dog team right in front of the lodge.

Have you done any of these things before? What else would you add to this list?

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