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Alaska Railroad Depot
411 W 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
+1 907 265 2494 / +1 800 544 0552
site: Alaska Railroad Depot
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The Alaska Railroad covers 500 miles from Seward to Fairbanks. In 1985, the Railroad was purchased by the State of Alaska from the federal government. Rebuilt and improved on in 1997, the first floor is designated for passenger ticketing and tour information, and has historical photos of the Railroad's development dating back to 1914 when the construction began. Many different tours are available for purchase, including float trips, glacier cruises, sightseeing flights and jet boat safaris. Call for prices and tickets.

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