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Alaska Botanical GardenvsImaginarium Discovery Center
Both Alaska Botanical Garden and Imaginarium Discovery Center are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Alaska Botanical Garden is the choice of most professionals compared to Imaginarium Discovery Center. Alaska Botanical Garden is ranked #7 in Anchorage with accolades from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Where.
Alaska Botanical Garden
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Where
Frommer's
4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507
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Lonely Planet "The garden is a colorful showcase for native species, where gentle paths lead you through... a wooded setting." Full review
Fodor's "The garden showcases perennials hardy enough to make it in South Central Alaska." Full review
Where "Showcases perennials hardy to Southcentral Alaska in several large display gardens, a pergola-enclosed herb garden and a rock garden." Full review
Frommer's "The garden is a pleasant place to walk and learn about native flora and some of the garden flowers, fruit, vegetables, and herbs that grow in this region" Full review
Imaginarium Discovery Center Lonely Planet Frommer's
Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
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Lonely Planet "This award-winning center features creative, hands-on exhibits that explain the northern lights, earthquakes, oil exploration and other Alaskan topics." Full review
Frommer's "If you’re traveling with kids, or you’re just a big kid at heart, make a beeline for this happy museum." Full review
