The best family-friendly activities in Anchorage for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Anchorage, USA
Anchorage to Seward Direct Transfer Tour

Begin your journey to Seward with ease on our direct transfer from Anchorage. Instead of navigating rental cars or dealing with complicated logistics, sit back …More

Begin your journey to Seward with ease on our direct transfer from Anchorage. Instead of navigating rental cars or dealing with complicated logistics, sit back...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage

Explore Alaska’s largest city while learning about the Dena’ina Athabascan people’s rich cultural heritage. Begin with a downtown tour seeing where Anchorage started along Ship …More

Explore Alaska’s largest city while learning about the Dena’ina Athabascan people’s rich cultural heritage. Begin with a downtown tour seeing where Anchorage started along Ship...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (20)
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$79
Anchorage Airport and Train Station Hotel Shuttle Service

Arriving in Anchorage just got easier with this reliable airport hotel shuttle service. Enjoy a smooth ride from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to …More

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Arriving in Anchorage just got easier with this reliable airport hotel shuttle service. Enjoy a smooth ride from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to...

10 to 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Denali One Way

How to get to Denali National Park? There’s no finer way to arrive than aboard Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, the Denali Star. Passengers especially appreciate …More

How to get to Denali National Park? There’s no finer way to arrive than aboard Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, the Denali Star. Passengers especially appreciate...

8 hours
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$205
Anchorage to Whittier Direct Transfer Tour

We provide a direct, cruise-aligned transfer from Anchorage Airport to the Whittier cruise terminal, eliminating the stress of coordinating transportation on your own. Our professional …More

We provide a direct, cruise-aligned transfer from Anchorage Airport to the Whittier cruise terminal, eliminating the stress of coordinating transportation on your own. Our professional...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (16)
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$80
Alaska Glacier Helicopter Adventure with 2 Landings

Discover the stunning beauty of Alaska from the sky on a thrilling helicopter ride that includes two unforgettable landings. This Glacier Discovery Tour takes you …More

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Discover the stunning beauty of Alaska from the sky on a thrilling helicopter ride that includes two unforgettable landings. This Glacier Discovery Tour takes you...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$810
Anchorage to Seward Shared Bus Transfer Service

Travel directly from Anchorage to the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal with this scheduled cruise‑day ground transfer. Pick up is available from select Anchorage hotels or …More

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Travel directly from Anchorage to the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal with this scheduled cruise‑day ground transfer. Pick up is available from select Anchorage hotels or...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer with Exit Glacier

Transform your cruise departure day into an adventure with this full-day scenic journey from Anchorage to Seward Cruise Port. Travel along the stunning Seward Highway, …More

Transform your cruise departure day into an adventure with this full-day scenic journey from Anchorage to Seward Cruise Port. Travel along the stunning Seward Highway,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$190
Turnagain Arm Winter Scenic Tour

We hire professional local guides and pay professional wages to our staff. We are a locally owned and operated family business. …More

We hire professional local guides and pay professional wages to our staff. We are a locally owned and operated family business....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$345
Guided Dog Sledding Adventure Tour, Anchorage Hotel Pickup

Door to Door Service and Experience with our guided tour pick up in Anchorage. All gear needed is supplied, as well as snacks and water. …More

Door to Door Service and Experience with our guided tour pick up in Anchorage. All gear needed is supplied, as well as snacks and water....

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$327
Knik Glacier Off Roading and Hiking

The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially …More

The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$399
Full Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River

New in 2023! This full-day tour transverses a glacier feed river as it meanders through a glacier-carved valley. It is not uncommon to see a …More

New in 2023! This full-day tour transverses a glacier feed river as it meanders through a glacier-carved valley. It is not uncommon to see a...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$380
Chugach Explorer Heli Flight-2 Hours-2 Landings-Anchorage Area

See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed …More

See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$649
Fishing Package Rental in Anchorage: Chestwader & Spinning Rod/Reel Combo

Alaska Outdoor Gear Rental rents top of the line equipment and brands, and we are open year round. We provide all the equipment, instruction and …More

Alaska Outdoor Gear Rental rents top of the line equipment and brands, and we are open year round. We provide all the equipment, instruction and...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$65
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup

Step into Alaska’s frozen heart on the Matanuska Glacier Adventure Tour—a full-day journey that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Travel in comfort in our …More

Step into Alaska’s frozen heart on the Matanuska Glacier Adventure Tour—a full-day journey that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Travel in comfort in our...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$297
Chugach Explorer Heli Flight-2.5 Hours-3 Landings-Anchorage Area

See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed …More

See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$799
Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer Tour with Port Drop-Off

Discover Alaska's stunning landscapes on this scenic tour from Anchorage to Seward. Stop at notable spots like Earthquake Park and Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, and …More

Discover Alaska's stunning landscapes on this scenic tour from Anchorage to Seward. Stop at notable spots like Earthquake Park and Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, and...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$239
Glacier Quest Cruise and Coach Package

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as the driver guide narrates while you enjoy the beauty …More

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as the driver guide narrates while you enjoy the beauty...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$317
Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House

Follow the story of the Mat-Su Valley from mountain pass to hometown streets on this relaxed heritage day trip. Travel from Anchorage into Hatcher Pass …More

Follow the story of the Mat-Su Valley from mountain pass to hometown streets on this relaxed heritage day trip. Travel from Anchorage into Hatcher Pass...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$149
Private Transfer, Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal

After we pick you up From your hotel in Anchorage downtown you will enjoy traveling between the beautiful mountains of the Kenai peninsula and the …More

After we pick you up From your hotel in Anchorage downtown you will enjoy traveling between the beautiful mountains of the Kenai peninsula and the...

75 to 120 minutes
5.0 (2)
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$299
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt Anchorage on the Tony Knowles Trail

Step onto the path of the Tony Knowles trail, where something exciting awaits. Your host will curate a personalized experience for you on a Whats …More

Step onto the path of the Tony Knowles trail, where something exciting awaits. Your host will curate a personalized experience for you on a Whats...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
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