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Anchorage

Locals like to say that Anchorage is only 30 minutes from Alaska: wedged between 5000ft peaks and an inlet filled with salmon and whales, the Big Apple of the north is unlike any other city.

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Anchorage Museum
Anchorage
This world-class facility is Anchorage’s cultural jewel. The West Wing, a four-story, shimmering, mirrored facade, adds 80,000 sq ft to what was already…
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage
If you can't travel to the Bush region to experience Native Alaska culture firsthand, visit this 26-acre center and see how humans survived – and thrived …
Kincaid Park
Anchorage
At the western ‘nose’ of the peninsula and southern terminus of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is this beloved 1400-acre park populated by…
Alaska Zoo
Anchorage
The unique wildlife of the Arctic is on display at this zoo, the only one in North America that specializes in northern animals, including snow leopards,…
Oscar Anderson House
Anchorage
Housed in the city’s oldest wooden-framed home, this little museum overlooks the delightful Elderberry Park. Anderson was the 18th American settler to set…
Far North Bicentennial Park
Anchorage
Comprising 4000 acres of forest and muskeg in east central Anchorage, this park features 20 miles of trails. In the center of the park is the Bureau of…
Imaginarium Discovery Center
Anchorage
Inside the Anchorage Museum, this award-winning center features creative, hands-on Alaska-themed exhibits that include live marine animals in a touch tank…
Ship Creek Viewing Platform
Anchorage
From mid- to late summer, king, coho and pink salmon spawn up Ship Creek, the historical site of Tanaina Indian fish camps. At the overlook you can cheer…

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Best Neighborhoods

You might be surprised by the diversity (if not the natural beauty) of Anchorage’s neighborhoods. These are six of the best ones.

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Day Trips

You might be surprised to see how much of Alaska is accessible from Anchorage.

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Money and Costs

Visiting Alaska is a bucket-list dream for a reason, but the views and iconic wildlife don't come cheap. Here's our guide to visiting Anchorage on a budget.

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Transportation

Given its immense size and sparse population, Anchorage doesn't have much of a public transport system, but there are still several ways to get around.

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Free Things to Do

As you head north of the 60th parallel, prices tend to go in the opposite direction. The good news? There's plenty in Anchorage to see for free.

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