Chicken, Alaska
Clucking Good Fun
Chicken, Alaska, has a name that will make you do a double-take. The story goes that the early settlers wanted to name the town after the state bird, the ptarmigan, but couldn’t spell it. So, they settled on Chicken instead! It’s a name that’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Feathered Festivities
Chicken is famous for its quirky events, like the annual Chickenstock Music Festival. It’s a great place to experience Alaskan culture with a humorous twist. Visitors can even try their hand at gold panning, making Chicken a small town with big fun.
