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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race


Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
400 D St (start)
Anchorage, AK 99501
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“Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race” Wcities.com
“Winter Vacation in Alaska?” TravelLady
“The rush of the mush” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Address: 400 D St (start) Anchorage, AK 99501
Tel: 907 376 5155

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“a summer visit MUST-DO”
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5 of 5 stars
2009AlaskaAdventure   2 contributions
San Jose, CA
Jul 17, 2009

What a surprise - we'd seen so many wheeled dog sled rides offerings along the way, decided to stop by the headquarters and were delighted - the headquarters/gift shop was run by nice people, they have the REAL (stuffed) Balto/Togo, the video they offer (free) was educational and interesting, the $10/person sled ride was best we'd seen - and staffed... more

“Unusual winter holiday experience!”
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5 of 5 stars
cannicUk   25 contributions
UK
Apr 18, 2007
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A life long ambition to see the start of the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race was, in reality, even better than I had hoped for by going with Cabela Holidays. They are one of the race's official sponsors, and as such you have VIP access behind the scenes at both the ceremonial and official starts and top class tables at... more

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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Address

400 D St (start), Anchorage, AK 99501
Tel: 907 376 5155