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While Alaska's far-flung, hard-to-reach places are well worth the effort and the time to visit, the state's population hubs also house unique experiences that often complement travel plans on a boat, in a plane, or by rail. Many of the state's cities provide day tours with information on their history, food, and culture. Following (from north to south) are a few urban tours offered around the Last Frontier.

Northern Alaska Tour Company provides guided tours of Utqiagvik, the northernmost city in the United States. While in Utqiagvik, guests visit the residential and commercial areas of the community as well as the Arctic Ocean coast, including enjoying a cultural program by local volunteers that may feature ceremonial song and dance, traditional games, or a demonstration of local native crafts.

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The Alaska Railroad offers the Historic Fairbanks City Tour, which gives guests the opportunity to learn more about the Golden Heart City from the comfort of an air conditioned motorcoach. Running from May through September, the tour includes stops at TAPS, Pioneer Park, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center, and the University of Alaska Museum of the North. alaskarailroad.com

Alaska Farm Tours tells the story of what Alaskans grow and how they eat, exposing guests to the unique food and farm culture in Alaska. Tour options include Talkeetna Farm & Food, Palmer Farm & Brew, and Palmer Farm & Food. A portion of all ticket sales are provided to the farms visited and local agricultural organizations to support the agriculture industry.

alaskafarmtours.com

The Anchorage Trolley offers a narrated Scenic City Tour. The one hour, fifteen mile tour features a lively, informative Alaskan guide sharing the history of Alaska's largest city from within a heated trolley.

Highlights include Earthquake Park, Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage's historic neighborhoods, and Lake Hood. anchoragetrolley.com

Alaska Photo Treks exposes guests to Anchorage's history and unique landmarks while advancing their photography skills. The Anchorage PhotoWalk covers a two-mile loop beginning and ending in Anchorage's historic city center at the log cabin Visitor Information Center at 4th Avenue and F Street and is guided by a local, professional photographer. alaskaphototreks.com

In its Scenic City Tour of Anchorage, Knightly Tours starts at the Ship Creek area where Anchorage was born and teaches tour-goers about the city's pioneer history; from there the...

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