The best thing about this article is that even though these 15 towns are excellent places to move to if you want to get away from it all, the entire state of Alaska is already a great place to “get away from it all” in comparison to life in the lower 48. So even if you aren’t ready to pack up and make a move to the rural life, we are pretty sure that you’re already totally content living someplace in Alaska that is far away from the obnoxiously busy mainland.

With that being said, there is still something so special about living in a secluded piece of paradise in the last frontier. The beauty is unmatched and the sounds of birds chirping, whales breaching and fishing boats coming into dock beats all of that noisy hustle and bustle that the city life offers. Check these great towns below and let us know if you think any others should be on the list!

  1. Seldovia

Flickr - Travis Take a boat over from the town of Homer and find yourself completlely captivated by this quaint and charming small town. Hiking is a blast here and the people are some of the friendliest and most hospitable in the world.

  1. Healy

Flickr - Malcolm Manners Not only is the Aurora Borealis known to light up the sky in Healy, the town itself is also great for hunting and living simply. You’ll get an influx of visitors during the summer months due to the close location to Denali National Park but the winters are totally peaceful.

  1. Craig

drburtoni/flickr Without a doubt one of the most beautiful towns you will ever experience. The fishing community is strong here and the sights are truly magical.

  1. Chiniak

Flickr - Andrew Petersen Kodiak Island is filled with hidden surprises. The town of Chiniak is no exception to that rule. With a population of less than 50, you’re sure to know everyone in town on a first name basis.

  1. Tanana

Flickr - FairbanksMike With a population around 300, life is simple in this rural community. If living off the land is your cup of tea, this is an excellent place to be.

  1. Talkeetna

Flickr - Edward Alexander In a tiny town where the unofficial town mayor is a cat and four-legged pups are treated as family, it’s hard not to fall head over heels in love. Summertime offers a bit of lively action from the Denali climbers and the tourists, but the other eight months of the year are peaceful and totally serene.

  1. Hope

Flickr - Caleb Slemmons Located on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground is this tiny town called Hope. Less than 200 people call this place home and those that do absolutely love the quietness of town. The good food, nice people and phenomenal views aren’t too shabby either!

  1. Angoon

Flickr - Joseph Located on Admiralty Island, this is an excellent spot to be if you love fishing, hunting and the great outdoors.

  1. Big Lake

Flickr - Airman Magazine Close to Alaska’s largest city of Anchorage yet far enough away to have a sled dog team and not hear a peep from your neighbors. Win-win if you ask us!

  1. Cold Bay

Flickr - J. Stephen Conn Located on the Aleutian Islands, this is one of the main commercial centers on the Alaska Peninsula. So if you want to live truly remote and still have a good opportunity to get a job, this is a great place to look.

  1. Moose Pass

Flickr - Jimmy Emerson, DVM Another charming town on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground is this little sweet spot. As you head to Seward along the Seward Highway, you will drive right through here. It’s one of those places where if you blink, you’ll miss it (which the roughly 200 locals love). For a slower pace of life in the heart of access to outdoor activities, this is the spot for you.

  1. Hoonah

Flickr - Joseph Located on Chichagof Island about 30 miles west of Alaska’s capital city of Juneau is the small town of Hoonah. Fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and yummy restaurants are just some of the great things to expect here.

  1. Tok

Flickr - JLS Photography - Alaska Just 93 miles past the Canadian border as you enter Alaska is the small and friendly town of Tok. It is known as the “Sled Dog Capital of Alaska” and it is a great place to be if you love the outdoors but not big crowds.

  1. McGrath

Flickr - Travis This small town on the Kuskokwim River has a population around 400 people and offers excellent fishing and hunting opportunities right out your back door.

  1. Kake

Joseph/flickr

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Flickr - Travis

Take a boat over from the town of Homer and find yourself completlely captivated by this quaint and charming small town. Hiking is a blast here and the people are some of the friendliest and most hospitable in the world.

Flickr - Malcolm Manners

Not only is the Aurora Borealis known to light up the sky in Healy, the town itself is also great for hunting and living simply. You’ll get an influx of visitors during the summer months due to the close location to Denali National Park but the winters are totally peaceful.

drburtoni/flickr

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful towns you will ever experience. The fishing community is strong here and the sights are truly magical.

Flickr - Andrew Petersen

Kodiak Island is filled with hidden surprises. The town of Chiniak is no exception to that rule. With a population of less than 50, you’re sure to know everyone in town on a first name basis.

Flickr - FairbanksMike

With a population around 300, life is simple in this rural community. If living off the land is your cup of tea, this is an excellent place to be.

Flickr - Edward Alexander

In a tiny town where the unofficial town mayor is a cat and four-legged pups are treated as family, it’s hard not to fall head over heels in love. Summertime offers a bit of lively action from the Denali climbers and the tourists, but the other eight months of the year are peaceful and totally serene.

Flickr - Caleb Slemmons

Located on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground is this tiny town called Hope. Less than 200 people call this place home and those that do absolutely love the quietness of town. The good food, nice people and phenomenal views aren’t too shabby either!

Flickr - Joseph

Located on Admiralty Island, this is an excellent spot to be if you love fishing, hunting and the great outdoors.

Flickr - Airman Magazine

Close to Alaska’s largest city of Anchorage yet far enough away to have a sled dog team and not hear a peep from your neighbors. Win-win if you ask us!

Flickr - J. Stephen Conn

Located on the Aleutian Islands, this is one of the main commercial centers on the Alaska Peninsula. So if you want to live truly remote and still have a good opportunity to get a job, this is a great place to look.

Flickr - Jimmy Emerson, DVM

Another charming town on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground is this little sweet spot. As you head to Seward along the Seward Highway, you will drive right through here. It’s one of those places where if you blink, you’ll miss it (which the roughly 200 locals love). For a slower pace of life in the heart of access to outdoor activities, this is the spot for you.

Located on Chichagof Island about 30 miles west of Alaska’s capital city of Juneau is the small town of Hoonah. Fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and yummy restaurants are just some of the great things to expect here.

Flickr - JLS Photography - Alaska

Just 93 miles past the Canadian border as you enter Alaska is the small and friendly town of Tok. It is known as the “Sled Dog Capital of Alaska” and it is a great place to be if you love the outdoors but not big crowds.

This small town on the Kuskokwim River has a population around 400 people and offers excellent fishing and hunting opportunities right out your back door.

Joseph/flickr

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