Kenai: Where the Locals Go to Play
Even in a state renowned for outdoor recreation, the Kenai Peninsula is special. Known locally as “Alaska’s Playground,” the region boasts stellar salmon fishing on the turquoise-blue Kenai River, miles of awe-inspiring hiking trails, and glacier tours within Kenai Fjords National Park. In an area this large, diverse, and yet accessible, there’s always something new to discover for locals and visitors alike. Read through our Kenai Peninsula travel guide for more points of interests to tour.
Points of Interest
- Alaska Sea Life Center
- Cooper Landing
- Kenai Fjords National Park
- Kenai River
- Resurrection Bay
- Russian River Falls
Activities
- Dog sledding
- Fishing
- Glacier / Scenic cruising
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Rafting
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Tours That Feature Kenai Peninsula
Kenai Peninsula
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Escorted Parks and Glaciers - 6NP 8 Days / 7 Nights - View Itinerary
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Alaska National Parks Self-Drive - 1CA 9 Days / 8 Nights - View Itinerary
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Featured Sightseeing Excursions

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Spend a day cruising the unspoiled wonders of Kenai Fjords National Park. The narrated tour begins when your vessel ventures out from Seward to Resurrection Bay. Then, you’ll head out to the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska around Cape Aialik to the face of a tidewater glacier. As…
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Whale watching in Kenai Fjords and Anchorage
As the warmer months and longer days bring more color to the landscapes of Alaska, under the water, the changing conditions bring whales back to their summer home along the coast of Alaska. Alaska is one of the best places to go whale watching due to the accessibility of multiple…
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12 fun facts that will drive you to visit Alaska’s national parks
Alaska is home to a number of national parks, some of the most (and least) visited in the United States. At Alaska’s most popular national park, visitors come from all over the world to see North America’s tallest peak, Denali. Here are twelve more facts sure to impress even your…
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