Originally Posted by wanderlove

There are various local music events throughout the summer in Anchorage and surrounding areas, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding live performances.

You'll see bears from a safe distance at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; fences separate visitors from the wildlife.

You've probably seen the info in this thread on Denali National Park. Homer is a fun, picturesque little seaside town on the Kenai Peninsula, about a 3 hour drive from Seward. It's home to the Homer Spit, which is a 4.5 mile long narrow strip of land that juts into the ocean. The Spit is popular for camping in the summer and the boardwalk portion is lined with little shops.

There are many places to view the salmon run.

There is one distillery in Anchorage and a few others near-ish. There are also a few local breweries and a meadery. We do love our spirits.

Anchorage is a driving city, as almost everything is spread out and the public buses don't reach a lot of areas, so renting a car is generally a good idea.