Authentic Anchorage Adventure
Transformative experiences are a way of life for Anchorage residents. Come and play in a spectacularly wild setting. Experience the Big Wild Life™! Lace up the hiking boots for a day of adventure. But make sure your dancing shoes are packed too; you’ll need them later.
Service Blocks
Itinerary Days
Day 1 Choose Your Own Adventure
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Morning
Grab a box lunch from one of Anchorage’s delis or cafes and head north to the Eagle River Nature Center. Engaging year-round natural history talks, kids' activities and guided summer nature walks give visitors an even better view of their surroundings. Snowshoe rentals and Nordic ski trails are available in winter.
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Afternoon
Head back toward Anchorage and exit Arctic Valley Road to the Arctic Valley ski area. Hike up to Rendezvous Peak, a moderate hike great for fall berry picking and an unsurpassed 360-degree view of the Chugach Mountains any time of the year. Look carefully at the surrounding peaks; you may spot the remnants of a Nike missile site from the Cold War. In winter, two chair lifts and a T-bar offer 813 to 1,214 vertical feet of snow fun.
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Evening
Catch the local beat! Check out First Tap Thursdays at Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria. Other nightlife hotspots for live music include Chilkoot Charlie's, Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse, Rumrunner's and Platinum Jaxx, just to name a few!
