Seattle is always changing, a city of the future that still respects its past. Home to Starbucks, Nirvana, and other icons, it grew from five pioneer families in 1851, expanded with the Northern Railway in 1893, and was shaped by the Gold Rush of 1897. Despite being Washington's largest city, it feels village-like. Visit Pike Place Market for local food, bay views, and a true taste of Seattle.

Ketchikan, Alaska-the "Salmon Capital of the World"-is a gateway to the Inside Passage and Misty Fjords National Monument, best seen by cruise or scenic flight. Spot grizzlies, black bears, whales, seals, eagles, and more in the rainforest and rugged inlet landscape. Visit the Heritage Centre for the world's largest collection of Tlingit and Haida totem poles, then explore historic Creek Street, once the city's red-light district, plus Dolly's House and the Married Man Trail.

Juneau offers dramatic wilderness and glacier adventures. Mendenhall Glacier flows from the Juneau Icefield, just 12 miles from downtown, while Taku Glacier cuts deeply into the mountains. The city feels isolated, surrounded by forests and steep peaks, best seen from the Mount Roberts Tramway. Explore by sightseeing flight, kayak, snow-sled, or fishing. Bears, bald eagles, and humpback whales add to the spectacle.

Sitka offers bears, wild landscapes, icy adventures, and rich wildlife in the Inside Passage: eagles, whales, sea lions, and Pacific salmon. See St. Michael's Church, a reminder of Russian rule before the 1867 Alaska purchase, and visit Sitka National Historical Park for Tlingit culture and totem poles marking the 1804 clash with Russians. Mount Edgecumbe rises like Fuji, Kruzof Island offers scenic hikes, and you can also fly, fish for king salmon, or dine on Northwest frontier cuisine.

Tucked away on Prince of Wales Island, Klawock offers a glimpse of Alaska's wild southeast, where rainforest-clad shores, calm waters and rich Native heritage create a strikingly authentic port of call. Discover local Tlingit culture, admire traditional totem poles, and enjoy the chance to spot wildlife, cast a line, or simply soak up the peaceful, rugged beauty of this remote frontier town.

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