Alaska's Five Regions
Alaska is a land of superlatives and adventure. The Great Land consists of five distinct regions: Inside Passage, Southcentral, Interior, Arctic, and Southwest. Click through for information on what makes each region unique, regional weather, sub-regions, and Alaska maps.
ARCTIC
The Arctic is one of Alaska’s most remote and diverse regions, filled with cultural opportunities, unique wildlife, and a landscape ranging from the Arctic coastline to broad stretches of tundra.
INSIDE PASSAGE
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage stretches 500 miles along the Pacific Ocean and boasts wildlife-filled fjords, tidewater glaciers, and lush island scenery.
INTERIOR
In Alaska’s heartland, you’ll see the continent’s tallest peak, Denali, and wide expanses of tundra. The forests are teeming with wildlife ranging from the formidable grizzly bear to large herds of caribou to the state bird - the willow ptarmigan.
SOUTHCENTRAL
Traditional lands of the Athabascan people, Southcentral Alaska is home to more than half the state's total population and Anchorage, the state's largest city.
SOUTHWEST
For those with a sense of adventure and a naturalist streak, few places on earth compare with the wonders of Southwest Alaska. Brown bears gather in large numbers to feed on salmon and more than 240 bird species inhabit the area’s wetlands and coastline.
Plan Your Trip
Alaskan owned and operated, Alaska Private Touring specializes in custom, guided Alaska programs for groups and families of all sizes. Our...
Bear Paw Adventure – Unique Lodging and Exciting Adventures: Looking for a real Alaskan vacation home, cabin, or lodge on the Alaska Kenai...
Are you ready to explore Alaska up close and in style? Then you will love our award-winning small ship cruises and wilderness adventures. When...
Find free advice from friendly Alaskans at the Anchorage Visitor Information Center. Local experts share information on the best activities...
Discover Denali provides information for tourism and recreation in the areas surrounding Denali National Park. Let us help plan your trip...
Welcoming guests for almost 60 years, the small family-owned Pioneer Inn offers warm Alaskan hospitality. The property is located in downtown...
Come see Alaska's "Big 5" from bears to moose, caribou to wolf, and Dall sheep! At Alaska Tours, we offer the widest range of wildlife tours...
See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed views of...
History, beauty and adventure meet in Alaska's first incorporated city. Nestled at the northernmost reaches of the Inside Passage, North Americas...
Homer has it all.
Adventure, fishing, flightseeing to relaxing at our spas. For cultural visit the Pratt Museum, or Alaska Islands & Oceans...
As a small Alaskan company, ATC creates customized Alaska vacations for independent travelers, couples, families, and small groups. From our home...
Experience Alaska like never before! Breathtaking views of misty bays, lush islands, & snow capped mountains. Easy to access by water taxi, our...
At Go Hike Alaska we offer safe, accessible, world-class guided day hiking, backpacking, and winter experiences throughout Southcentral Alaska...
Plan your Alaska journey with the Alaska Railroad. Daily summer departures connecting Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks, Seward and more; our Alaska...
Imagine walking out the door, and in minutes you are immersed in the beauty of Alaska. This is where urban living and nature collide! Hiking...
Discover a cultural heritage still living and thriving today at the only Statewide Alaska Native Cultural Tourism Center in Alaska! Tour the...
The preferred campground between Fairbanks and North Pole with picturesque views of Chena River. Set up camp at one of our large and easy access...
Purchased by the State of Alaska in 1985, the Sheldon Jackson Museum was founded in 1888 to house an exceptional collection of Alaska Native...
Salmon Falls Resort is an intimate full-service resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s iconic Inside...
See more of the real Alaska! Alaska is big, beautiful and logistically challenging! Make sure you have someone that knows the intricacies of...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
Where will your Alaska adventure take you? Order our Official State of Alaska Vacation Planner and plot your course.