Top weekend destinations in Alaska include Homer, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Fairbanks. 

Homer 

• A creative coastal town with a narrow strip of land called Homer Spit
• Home to seafood restaurants, including Salt Dawg Saloon
• Features the Pratt Museum, which highlights the area's art, history, and natural beauty
• Kachemak Bay State Park offers hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve 

• A UNESCO World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve in southeast Alaska
• Features deep fjords, snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers, and wildlife
• Visitors can camp, kayak, or hike
• Home to the Glacier Bay Lodge, the only lodge within the park

Fairbanks 

• Known as the Land of the Midnight Sun, where you can see the sun all night long
• A top place to view the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights
• Offers hiking, biking, canoeing, and fishing
• The Dalton Highway offers a unique road trip experience

Other top destinations 

Valdez

Denali National Park and Preserve

Kenai Fjords National Park

Anchorage

Seward

Talkeetna

Ketchikan

Hoonah