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Inupiat Heritage Center |
The Inupiat Heritage Center is located in Barrow, Alaska, the largest city in the North Slope Borough and the northernmost city in the United States, on the shore of the Arctic Ocean in northern Alaska |
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| Inupiat Heritage Center may lie in a remote area of northern Alaska, but its well worth considering for a unique family vacation idea. The Alaskan people had a large part in the whaling industry, and the history here is amazing. Your children will learn about a distinctive culture that few others have the opportunity to see. There are also plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities in the surrounding area such as wildlife tours, photography options, and winter sports. Check below for further Inupiat Heritage Center information.
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Uniqueness - In the late 19th and 20th centuries, over 2,000 whaling voyages set out from New Bedford, Massachusetts, bound for the bowhead whaling grounds off Alaska's arctic coast. The voyage of over 20,000 mile... (click here for more)
Facts - The Inupiat Heritage Center is open year around. Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. On the third Wednesday of each month, they host science and cultural meetings from 6 - 9 PM. Topics inc... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Located on the Arctic Ocean, Barrow is cool to cold all year. Summer can bring fog, wind and rain and temperatures range from highs around 70 to lows into the 30s. Winter temperatures are normally bel... (click here for more)
Fees - Entrance fee for the Heritage Center is: Age 18 - 55: $5; 15- 17: $2; 7-14: $1; 0-6 and Senior Citizens: free. College Students: $2... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - The town of Barrow and the surrounding area offers adventure activities as dog mushing tours and wildlife viewing of arctic animals. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Mon... (click here for more)
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