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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Kodiak Island, Alaska


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Kodiak Island is a charming borough located on its namesake island, boasting stunning landscapes and an abundance of outdoor pursuits that draw many nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers to its shores.

It’s home to several remote beaches, secluded campgrounds, and excellent fishing spots, many of which can only be reached by four-wheel drive vehicles. This makes it the ideal destination for anyone who truly wants to escape into the wilderness.

Of course, the island’s main attraction is its population of brown bears. Most of them can be found in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses about two-thirds of the island.

Bear viewing can only be done via the air since there are no roads inside the Refuge, with options for single or multiple-day viewing excursions.

Another popular attraction here is Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, where visitors can learn more about the island’s involvement in World War II.

This is just a small sample of what Kodiak Island has to offer. If you would like to know more, continue reading for an exciting list of all the other activities and attractions available here

The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Kodiak Island, Alaska

17. Pyramid Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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16. Koniag Peak

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

15. Alutiiq Ancestors’ Memorial

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 210 Mill Bay Road Kodiak AK

Tel:  844 425 8844

Web Address:   http://ancestorsmemorial.org/

14. Deckload Aviation

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 2375 City Airport Road Kodiak AK

Tel:  309 530 7754

Web Address:   http://deckloadaviation.com/

13. Cliff Point

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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12. Old Womens Mountain

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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11. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral

4.8 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 385 Kashevaroff Ave Kodiak AK

Tel:  907 486 5532

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/hrckodiak/

10. Pasagshak State Recreational Site

4.8 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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Location: 20 Pasagshak Road Kodiak AK

Tel:  907 486 6339

Web Address:   http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kodiak/pasagsrs.htm

9. White Sands Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (95 reviews)

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Location: Kodiak AK

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8. Monashka Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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7. Barometer Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

6. Buskin River State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: Kodiak AK

Web Address:   http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kodiak/buskinriversrs.htm

5. Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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Location: 402 Center Street Kodiak AK

Tel:  907 487 2626

Web Address:   http://kodiak.fws.gov/

4. Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Main Office

4.9 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

Location: 1390 Buskin River Road Kodiak AK

Tel:  907 487 2600

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/kodiak/

3. Kodiak History Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (47 reviews)

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Location: 101 E Marine Way Kodiak AK

Tel:  907 486 5920

Web Address:   https://kodiakhistorymuseum.org/

2. Alutiiq Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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Location: 215 Mission Rd. First Floor Kodiak AK

Tel:  844 425 8844

Web Address:   http://alutiiqmuseum.org/

1. Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park

4.9 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: Miller Point Kodiak AK

Web Address:   http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kodiak/fortabercrombieshp.htm

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Kodiak Island, Alaska! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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