Adak Army Base and Adak Naval Operating Base National Historic Landmark

World War II came to Alaska with the Japanese bombing of Dutch Harbor and the invasion of Attu and Kiska islands in 1942. Adak Army Base and Naval Operating Base is one of eight historic landmarks that commemorate World War II in Alaska.

Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields National Historic Landmark

Attu was the site of the only World War II battle fought in North America. Its occupation by Japanese troops marked the peak of Japan's military expansion in the North Pacific. Its recapture by Americans in 1943 was costly for both sides.

Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base and Fort Mears, U.S. Army National Historic Landmark

World War II came to Alaska with the Japanese bombing of Dutch Harbor and the invasion of Attu and Kiska islands in 1942. Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base and Fort Mears, U.S. Army is one of eight historic landmarks that commemorate World War II in Alaska.

Fort Glenn National Historic Landmark

World War II came to Alaska with the Japanese bombing of Dutch Harbor and the invasion of Attu and Kiska islands in 1942. Fort Glenn is one of eight historic landmarks that commemorate World War II in Alaska.

Fort Schwatka

Time has taken its toll on the features of Fort Schwatka and visitors need to be aware of the hazards that exist. Use caution during your visit and please stay on the roads, trails, and pathways. Nearly all of the self-guided tour is accessible by vehicle. If you are on your own, you must contact the Ounalashka Corporation office at 400 Salmon Way, Unalaska, near Margaret Bay or the Aleutian World War II Visitors Center for an access permit.

• The dilapidated ruins of various fort buildings, made of concrete and wood, on an island, overlooking the ocean.

Japanese Occupation Site National Historic Landmark

World War II came to Alaska with the Japanese bombing of Dutch Harbor and the invasion of Attu and Kiska islands in 1942. The Japanese Occupation Site is one of eight historic landmarks that commemorate World War II in Alaska.

Aleutian World War II National Historic Area Visitor Center

• Aleutian World War II National Historic Area Visitor Center
• The visitor center for Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area is located on Amaknak Island, a nearby island easily accessible from the major town of Unalaska.

• Self-Guided Tour of Fort Schwatka
• Explore National Historic Landmark, Fort Schwatka and Battery 402, by foot or by vehicle.

• Airport Beach Road (North)
• Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Airport Beach Route (north) and highlights 5 military sites along the way.

• Summer Bay Road
• Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows along Iliuliuk Bay and along the Summer Bay road including 6 military sites along the way. This route includes the distinctive looking Base End Station remains.

• Upper Unalaska Valley
• Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Unalaska Valley road and highlights 4 military sites along the way.

• Unalaska Town Site
• Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route crosses the river to Unalaska Island and highlights 5 military sites in the town site.

• Airport Beach Road (South)
• Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Airport Beach Route (south) and highlights 5 military sites along the way.

• East Point Loop Road
• Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the East Point Loop Road and highlights 8 military sites along the way.