Take to the skies above the classic Hotel Alyeska in an aerial tram, soaring up to the summit of Mt. Alyeska to take in sweeping views of the Chugach Mountains. At the top, spend as much time as you'd like grabbing a bite to eat, admiring the scenery, or strolling along nature trails.

Make your way to the Alyeska Resort and step aboard the aerial tram to begin your ascent up into the heights of the Chugach Mountains. In the winter, the tram whisks skiers and snowboarders to the top of the resort in 3 minutes. In the summer, the ride slows down, giving you a full 7 minutes to gaze out over the landscape and admire the view.

Watch the hills for moose and bear among the trees and look out over miles of Alaskan wilderness to see hanging glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and the Turnagain Arm. Once you reach the top, you can spend as much time as you like exploring before catching the return tram back down. Find a hiking trail to get close to nature, relax over lunch or a sunset drink at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar, pick berries, and use the telescopes on the observation deck to zoom in on views of burbling streams and towering spruce.