WWII Alaska

One of Alaska's most unusual towns is also one of its most rewarding day trips — 60 miles from Anchorage through a shared rail-and-highway tunnel to a harbor full of glaciers, otters, and boat tours.

Alaska was the only US state invaded during World War II. Explore the Aleutian Islands campaign — from the fierce Battle of Attu to Kiska's ghost invasion — and discover WWII sites you can visit from Anchorage in 2026.