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Alaska is a large state with many vast, open, beautiful landscapes. Most of the state's population lives in the major cities like Anchorage and Juneau. Features the highest mountain peaks in the United States, and the home of Denali National Park, visitors to Alaska will have to stop in a major city like Anchorage or Fairbanks if they wish to find luxury hotels in Alaska. Although there are plenty of Alaska hotels found in smaller places, most luxury options are available within the major cities.
The Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center is located in Anchorage and is the largest convention center in the state. The Center has hosted the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention and the Food Services of America Tradeshow.
Alaska is best known for its seafood, and the best in the state can be found in Anchorage at Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill, Orso, and the Snow City Cafe.
Mount McKinley, located between Fairbanks and Anchorage in Denali National Park, is the tallest peak in North America and the third most prominent peak in the entire world.
Dimond Center, which is the largest shopping center in the state, features popular retailers like Best Buy, Old Navy, Gap, and Foot Locker. There are a few hotels Alaska near this mall, so visitors may stay close.
The Alaska Aces, a professional hockey team in the ECHL, share the Sullivan Arena with an NCAA Division II hockey team, the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves, and an Indoor Football League team, the Alaska Wild.
