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I've only been to southern Alaska, so I'm no help, but I'm sure you'll have a great time! I loved Alaska and can't wait to go back and see more of it. Trip Advisor has forums that sometimes can be helpful..

@bluestriped bee: This is the perfect time to visit! These were my favorite places to go when we lived up there -
Clam Gulch (if you like clamming)
Homer
Eagle River
Wasilla (these two places are close to where they grow the huge vegetables!)
And Villa Nova is a must for an Itslian dinner in
Anchorage

All of these are within driving distance frim Anchorage

Have a fantastic time!!

@Espion: Palmer!! I forgot to add that, beautiful drive there!!

I lived in Alaska for 7 years, but mostly out in the boonies! Homer is fun though, with the Sealife center, an easily accessible glacier, and Ididaride, where you can go on a cart pulled by sled dogs owned by one of the racers and snuggle puppies. My mom gifted DH and I a weekend doing all of it when we graduated college before we got married. North of Anchorage there is the reindeer and musk ox farm. You could drive out to Aleyska and take the tram up, and stop at the gold panning place in Indian Valley on the way. I'd highly recommend the Alaska Native Heritage Center if you're into museums, and my mom liked the art museum a lot (I work at one now, but never went when I was in AK!). For food, I would recommend Moose's Tooth pizza, Snow City Cafe for breakfast, and Glacier brew house (on weekends, sometimes it's easier to sit at the bar)

Have fun!

@locavore_mama: The 24 hours of true sunlight only happens above the Arctic Circle, but closer to the summer solstice, it pretty much only gets to twilight for a few hours in the early morning, though the sun does set. Winter is your best bet for the northern lights - it doesn't get dark enough in the summer.

We went on the cruise last year and it was awesome. Definitely definitely take the boat ride to the glaciers. I'd suggest Glacier Bay National Park if you can. Also, make sure to plan your routes carefully, its hard to get around Alaska by car. I liked the cities of Ketchikan and Skagway. If you get to Skagway, take the train up into the Yukon, its an amazing view.

@bluestriped bee: They do it on a wheeled cart when there isn't any snow