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Located in Southcentral Alaska on the shores of Cook Inlet and at the foot of the Chugach mountain range, Anchorage is a unique urban environment situated in the heart of great wilderness. It is a city of unexpected delights, and the cultural, historical and kid-friendly attractions are no exception.  

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See brown bears in their natural habitat at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
See brown bears in their natural habitat at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. ©Visit Anchorage/Nicole Geils
Learn about Alaska's lush vegetation at the Alaska Botanical Garden.
Learn about Alaska's lush vegetation at the Alaska Botanical Garden. ©Visit Anchorage/Lilly Kelly
The Anchorage area is rich in history; learn about the Dena'ina Athabascans at the Eklutna Historical Park.
The Anchorage area is rich in history; learn about the Dena'ina Athabascans at the Eklutna Historical Park. ©Visit Anchorage/Lilly Kelly
From crafts to food you'll find something for everyone at the Anchorage Market & Festival.
From crafts to food you'll find something for everyone at the Anchorage Market & Festival. ©Wayde Carroll
Relax and take in the breathtaking views from the 60-passenger Alyeska Aerial Tram.
Relax and take in the breathtaking views from the 60-passenger Alyeska Aerial Tram. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
Head south to the No. 1 most visited attraction in Anchorage - Portage Glacier.
Head south to the No. 1 most visited attraction in Anchorage - Portage Glacier. ©Visit Anchorage
Get up close to a moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Get up close to a moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. ©Doug Lindstrand/AWCC
Get an upclose encounter at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center just 60 miles south of downtown Anchorage.
Get an upclose encounter at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center just 60 miles south of downtown Anchorage. ©ATIA/Matt Hage
Stop by Bear Square's Bear & Raven Adventure Theater for movies, interactive rides and more.
Stop by Bear Square's Bear & Raven Adventure Theater for movies, interactive rides and more. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
Learn about prehistoric Alaska, view Alaska fossils and enjoy educational programs at the Alaska Museum of Natural History.
Learn about prehistoric Alaska, view Alaska fossils and enjoy educational programs at the Alaska Museum of Natural History. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
Enjoy the extensive art collections at the Anchorage Museum - the state's largest musuem.
Enjoy the extensive art collections at the Anchorage Museum - the state's largest musuem. ©ATIA/Michael DeYoung
Historic Crow Creek Mine offers a unique blend of historical buildings, rare mining equipment and access to explore the mine’s original claims.
Historic Crow Creek Mine offers a unique blend of historical buildings, rare mining equipment and access to explore the mine’s original claims. ©Visit Anchorage
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies research center at the Anchorage Museum.
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies research center at the Anchorage Museum. ©Anchorage Museum
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center at the Anchorage Museum features more than 600 rare Alaska Native heritage artifacts.
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center at the Anchorage Museum features more than 600 rare Alaska Native heritage artifacts. ©Anchorage Museum/Chuck Choi
Ghost Tours of Anchorage lets you explore the unexplained.
Ghost Tours of Anchorage lets you explore the unexplained. ©Visit Anchorage/Lilly Kelly
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