Oftentimes, friends from the “Lower 48” balk at the idea of what seems like a trip to the other side of the world – even though Anchorage is just a 3-hour flight from Seattle and quicker to reach from Los Angeles than New York City. But I recently had success luring a friend and his wife to Alaska…
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As Alaska’s biggest city, Anchorage is a prime candidate for potshots from its sibling cities across the state. We’ve all heard the old “it’s only 15 minutes from Alaska” line – a subtle dig that it’s not “real” enough – from folks who argue the city’s metropolitan nature disqualifies it as…
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Anchorage is an exciting place to visit and this summer it’s only getting better with new attractions, activities, and experiences coming to Alaska’s biggest city. Everything from hiking across bridges suspended thousands of feet in the air to learning about local flavors on a food tour. Catch a…
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Spending time in Anchorage before or after an Alaska cruise is a must. Explore the endless opportunities to see everything the city has to offer from cultural centers to outdoor adventure. Transportation Shuttles and tours are great options to help you make the most of your stay. Spectacular views…
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Spring in Anchorage brings bright evenings, budding foliage, seasonal events, and endless natural beauty – the perfect setting for celebrating Mother’s Day. Make plans to pamper the mothers in your life. Reserve a table for brunch, book a massage, attend a special community gathering, or spend time…
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Spring has arrived, the snow is melting, the days are getting longer, and everyone is excited for some summer fun to begin. As an avid camper and backpacker, I can’t wait for the camping season to start! And the best thing about living in Alaska is that you can get outdoors year-round, and camping…
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Combine large mountains and coastline with fields of wildflowers, add in a moose cow and calf, and you have a scenic spectacle that can only be seen in Alaska! From shooting stars to lupine to fireweed, the show is continuous and evolving from June through August and Anchorage is ideally located to…
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The summer mountains smell good. It's not easy to describe that smell, but I always notice its absence once I've spent a few days indoors. It's something to do with wide open space and the blending-together of growing, living things, all responding to the sun, wind, and rain and heaped up in bigger…
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An anchorage is a safe place, a shelter for ships and visitors on board. Before 1915, most settlers referred to what became the city of Anchorage as the Knik Anchorage, the literal anchorage for the now long-abandoned town of Knik across the water. Amidst the tides and mudflats, the area around Ship…
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Spend a day relaxing at Alyeska Nordic Spa, nestled amidst the mountains and Alaska's northernmost rainforest in Girdwood. This Scandinavian-style spa offers guests a true hydrotherapy experience. The spa provides locals and visitors with a wellness getaway just a short drive from Anchorage. Guests…
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