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Alaska Mushing School is just an hour away from downtown Anchorage. If you’ve always dreamt of leading an Iditarod team, get a taste of what it takes with a professional school open to the public. Nothing is as thrilling as riding behind expert sled dogs while you tackle the famed route. It takes bravery, a…

Three restaurants serving delicious holiday fare are open in Anchorage for Thanksgiving, and visiting a local watering hole is another option for mouthwatering dishes. Reserve a table at Simon & Seafort’s, known for their incredible Thanksgiving menu. Open on the big day, or available for pick-up the night before for guests who prefer to dine…

Will you strike it rich? At Indian Valley Mine, guests visit a real gold mine and learn to pan for gold—and keep what they find! It’s a popular destination in November, thanks to the turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens on the working farm. The mine’s hey day was 1920-39, and one of the first early…

The Fright Night Haunted House is turning 31 this year—and with 10,000 terrifying square feet, it’s by far the biggest fright zone in all of Alaska! Rooms of horror are designed for thrills and chills. You’ll encounter zombies, ghouls, mummies and ghosts as you make your way through the hair-raising experience. With a 3D haunted…