Things to Do and See in Anchorage
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) offers exciting experiences for all people to expand their understanding of Alaska's first people. © ANHC
Life in Anchorage ranges from huge to epic to downright gargantuan. Our appetite for life, adventure and good times is on a mammoth scale.
Embraced by six mountain ranges and warmed by a maritime climate, Anchorage, Alaska, is alive year round with culture, adventure, recreation, wildlife and sightseeing opportunities – making it the ideal base camp for Alaska adventures.
Anchorage sightseeing presents Alaska visitors a variety of things to see and do year-round. Self-guided walks and local sightseeing tours are a great way to discover Anchorage’s fascinating past. more >>
Day Trips: Spare time? Plan for it! Come early or stay late and discover Alaska. Explore these great one-day itineraries and customize an Anchorage adventure! more >>
Cultural Emersion: Alaska Natives represent many languages, creeds and philosophies. In Anchorage there are many opportunities to experience Alaska Native arts and culture, and learn about their subsistence lifestyles, customs and traditions. more >>
Wild Life Viewing: Discover what makes Anchorage Alaska wild! Anchorage wildlife viewing is a year-round attraction, with guaranteed wildlife viewing at close proximity in and around the city. more >>
Glacier’s Galore: Alaska has the nation’s greatest concentration of glaciers, covering almost 30,000 square miles, with Alaska's No. 1 visitor attraction featuring Alaska glaciers is just a short, spectacular drive away from Anchorage. more >>
Take a Hike: Explore Anchorage’s award winning trails for great fall scenery, in Anchorage you just might meet a friendly resident moose . Find out which trails the locals recommend! more >>
Discover Denali: Surrounding Mount McKinley, the tallest peak on the continent at 20,320 ft, is the 6 million acre Denali National Park & Preserve, offering great wildlife viewing and colorful wilderness expanses. more >>
