7 Things to do in Alaska in April 2024

See the last of the winter season at Eaglecrest Ski Area (open through mid-April).

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Visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, which is open year-round

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Learn about Alaska's history and culture at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum or the Alaska State Museum.

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Find peace and inspiration at the Shrine of St. Therese

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See salmon up close at the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery (open weekdays by appointment).

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Go on a whale watching tour as whales return to Alaskan waters in April.

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Take a cruise to see Alaska's stunning scenery, although some tours may have limited options in April.

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