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Local beers have been part of Anchorage for more than 20 years, but the options continue to expand. There’s plenty brewing in the city; as new breweries launch, old favorites try out new styles and more good stuff pours here in town and beyond. At last count, there were half... -
Alaska is best known for its pristine natural beauty, and Anchorage is the most convenient starting point for an exploration of Alaska’s beautiful glaciers, abundant wildlife, rich Alaska Native culture and vast national parks. New flights, new ways to explore Alaska history... -
Visit Anchorage recognized service to Anchorage visitors, the community and to Alaska’s tourism industry at the 26th annual Seymour Awards Banquet on April 12, 2013. Each of the nine Seymour awards recognizes a community leader, Visit Anchorage member or volunteer who has... -
The target in the Alaskan high kick at the NYO Games isn’t impressive by itself. It’s a little ball suspended above the ground. In the early rounds, it’s below eye level if you stand beside it. But the athletes in this event won’t be standing. They are sitting and about to... -
What do a world-renown mandolin player, Fleetwood Mac songs, and a chart topping metal band have in common? Anchorage. All three will be heard – on the same day, no less – in Alaska’s biggest city. Look at the concert calendar, and your heart might skip a beat at all the... -
Anchorage tourism received another boost today with Virgin America’s announcement that the airline plans summer nonstop service between San Francisco and Anchorage. Anchorage customers will be able to connect via San Francisco to six other Virgin America destinations (Chicago, Las... -
If Anchorage Fur Rendezvous conjures images of racing with reindeer, softball on snowshoes, outhouse races and team snowball fights, then you’re on the right track, but that’s only part of the fun. There are dozens of artistic events on the schedule, and it’s easy to fit them... -
Everyone has that one special someone who is persnickety about presents. The excuses range from “I don’t really need anything” to “I already bought it” and “I dunno.” Well, this year you can get them a gift from Alaska that they’ll remember for years to come. For the... -
The winter landscape slips by as you sip hot cocoa and keep an eye for the first glimpse of Mount McKinley. You’re aboard the Aurora Train, northbound from Anchorage. Suddenly the train slows. “Left side, about 10 o’clock!” the conductor calls out. There, stepping... -
November traditions in Anchorage are a little different. Sure, there’s turkey and gravy, but Thanksgiving also means college basketball. We light the tree in Town Square, but we also watch for another holiday scene spun entirely of sugar. We bring in international filmmakers...
