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Anchorage, Alaska
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Anchorage grew up on the shores of a salmon stream. Business workers can cast a line in Ship Creek on lunch break and land a fresh fish for dinner. Six mountain ranges are viewable from the city, there are 60 glaciers within a 50 mile radius, and roughly 1,500 moose roam through parks and gardens. At the same time, museums and cultural centers provide enriching civility, hotels with full-service amenities comfortably accommodate guests, artisans from all regions of Alaska sell their wares (tax free) in local galleries and award-winning chefs serve up exquisite eats created with locally sourced ingredients. Anchorage is an exceptional blend of cosmopolitan chic and rugged wild. Read on to discover more surprising contradictions that makes Anchorage such a delightful destination.

Anchorage, Alaska, Wild With Style

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Anchorage & Alaska Maps

Use these interactive maps to get a lay of the land and plot an adventure of a lifetime. Getting around is easy. Deciding how to get there is half the fun. See More

INTERACTIVE MAP

Use our interactive map to plot and course your travels, including accommodations, attractions, dining and events.
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Climate & Daylight

Protected by the Chugach Mountains and warmed by Japanese currents. Anchorage has a temperate, maritime climate. Low humidity also contributes to Anchorage's comfortable weather. See More

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is one of the gateways to the 49th state.

Air Accessibility

With more than 255 flights arriving and departing daily, Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska. Take a look at flight times and the long list of airlines serving Anchorage. See More

Portage Glacier and the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center are located 50 miles south of Anchorage in the Chugach National Forest.

Travel Distances

The journey is an adventure in itself whether travelling by car, motorhome or with a group. Find distances and transportation options between Anchorage and other Alaska destinations. See More

Enjoy towering peaks and rugged fjords along the Seward Highway, an All-American Road and scenic byway.

Customs Information

Driving to Alaska from the lower 48 states involves passing through the Canadian border. Here's what your clients will need to know to be prepared. See More