Nike Site Summit
Fee required
Tour a Cold War-era U.S. military missile launch site in Anchorage.

šŸ“œ U.S. military relic in the Chugach Mountains, one of the most complete Cold War-era Nike Hercules missile-launch sites.
šŸ” Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places since 1996.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Historic representation of Cold War air-defense strategy
šŸš€ One of two U.S. sites that tested live missiles
šŸŒŸ Part of community traditions like the 'Christmas star'
šŸ—£ļø Tours offer oral histories from military police and veterans

Why Avoid

šŸš« Public access prohibited without a tour
šŸŽŸļø Tours require advance booking and have limited capacity

Tips

šŸ“ž Book tours three days in advance
šŸ“§ Contact site.summit.tours@gmail.com for tour information

Cost

šŸ’° Bus tours $80 adults, $75 students/veterans/seniors/military; hiking tours $40-$45 (2023 prices).

Hours

šŸ•’ Seasonal bus and hiking tours offered in summer months.

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