Hidden in Alaska is a unique site is a one of a kind place and it is surrounded by incredible scenery – but barely anyone goes there. Kennicott is a copper mining town which once provided work and a community to hundreds of residents. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountainous landscapes and located beside the Kennicott Glacier – known for its incredible scenery and quaint style.

If you plan to visit the fascinating area, you can take a tour that allows visitors to explore the abandoned town. Decades after local workers left and the settlement was abandoned, Kennicott has been reclaimed and preserved, reports BBC Travel.

The mine closed in 1938 after the ore deposits were depleted and global copper prices dropped. At its peak, it employed around 600 people who worked under gruelling conditions and long hours.

Despite all the initial success, the low price of copper during the Great Depression took its toll on the Kennicott Mines.

In 1978, Kennicott was listed on the US National Register of Historic Places, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

In 1998, the US National Park Service acquired many of the buildings and much of the land and began restoring the site.

Alongside becoming a tourist attraction, the recreation hall in the town is now available to rent for events, making it an exciting venue to host a special occasion.

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The General Manager’s Office is where it all began for the town. It’s the oldest building in Kennicott and the place where the big bosses worked.

You can observe the changes to both the mill town and the glacier over the years through the display of panoramic photos hanging on the walls.

You might even be able to catch a glimpse of what life was like for a secretary at Kennicott through the letters and photos of Nell Nicklas. Just five miles away, you’ll find McCarthy, a sister village to Kennicott.

Between the two areas, you can find old mining buildings that look out over a glacier-carved valley and you can take one of the most scenic drives in Alaska.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can join an activity such as rafting, guided hikes, or flightseeing.

In the area, you can stay in a range of unique accommodations such as private cabins, historic hotels or even a lodge overlooking a glacier.