If your travel plans include a family trip to Alaska, you'll find plenty of enjoyable experiences there. This corner of the world offers sights unlike any in the continental U.S. Here are a few tips to help you and your kids make the most of your time in the nation's scenic 49th state.

How to Plan a Trip to Alaska With Children

1. Consider the Children's Interests

Ask your children what they want to do or see as a guide for planning the trip. If your kids love animals, consider visiting Kodiak Island and Uyak Bay to see the famous Kodiak brown bears. Easy to reach by plane from Anchorage, the island also offers family-friendly hiking and fishing. 

For those who love train travel, book seats in the glass-domed car on the iconic Alaska train to see the state's unique glaciers, wildlife, flowers, and the aurora borealis. 

2. Make Personal Transportation Arrangements

Renting a car or an SUV to travel across Alaska's great expanses of land with kids is a good idea so you can make your own itinerary and be flexible when needed. From Anchorage, it's a three-hour drive to see the amazing glaciers at Kenai Fjords National Park. From there, take a boat to Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay for the family to experience whales, sea otters, and eagles in the wild.

3. Book Convenient Lodging in Advance

Find comfortable and convenient family-friendly lodging and book it well in advance of your travel date. Anchorage offers a great central location, local attractions, and easy access to transportation options for visiting other parts of the state. Booking a hotel with amenities like free Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, and free parking will help keep the kids happy while you enjoy worry-free relaxation after a busy day.

If your travel plans include Anchorage, AK, book lodging for you and the kids at Creekwood Inn. This boutique hotel makes family comfort a top priority, with amenities including a kitchenette in every room, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary coffee and parking. The inn's midtown Anchorage location provides easy access to some of the most popular attractions in the city. To see photos and book accommodations, visit the website. Call (907) 258-6006 to connect with a friendly representative.