Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around Anchorage

2026 Best Places for Kids in the Anchorage area!

The best places to take kids in and around Anchorage, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. But there is more to do in Anchorage! Get great ideas here at KidsOutAndAbout.com! What is listed below are just the starting point: Browse through our site and calendar to find lots more, and sign up for our fabulous weekly e-newsletter! And be sure not to miss our Everything Free page.

2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids

Anchorage

 

Top 20 Ranking

1. The Alaska Zoo 2. Anchorage Museum 3. Reindeer Farm 4. Byron Glacier 5. H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark 6. Alaska Aviation Museum 7. Thunderbird Falls 8. Alaska Museum of Science & Nature 9. Eklutna Lake 10. Kincaid Park 11. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center 12. Eagle River Nature Center 13. "My local library" 14. Alaska Botanical Garden 15. Indian Valley Mine 16. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts 17. Campbell Creek Science Center 18. Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry 19. Alaska Native Heritage Center 20. Alaska Railroad Tours