Shop local with the Visit Anchorage Gift Guide this holiday season and discover unique Alaska gifts. From tours and cuisine to Alaska Native arts, gift cards, and fun stocking stuffers, you’ll find something for everyone. Hit the Slopes Hilltop Ski Area - Ski lessons, rental packages, and season…
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Locals know that winter in Anchorage is a season of beauty and adventure, filled with crisp air, snowy landscapes, dancing northern lights, and the magic of long nights. It’s a time to embrace everything that makes the city special. This year from Nov. 29 through Dec. 31, the community celebrates it…
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Anchorage does Thanksgiving a little different. While there is plenty of turkey with all the trimmings, it is also the right place for unique outdoor fun, Alaska traditions, and holiday events that sparkle. Fast Feet and Bright Lights Instead of plump turkey, holiday traditions in Anchorage start…
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Halloween is fast approaching, and Anchorage has a lot to do this October, from family-friendly activities to a spooky show. With fall foliage on full display, the BOOtanical garden is underway at the Alaska Botanical Garden and can be seen every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, until Sunday, Oct. 22…
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Autumn is my favorite season for the Anchorage area! Visiting during this shoulder season has many unique benefits. In Southcentral Alaska, autumn starts in late August and generally lasts until mid-October. It is our last big hoorah before winter - in August, the fall harvest starts the season off…
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Golf in Anchorage is unlike anywhere else in the world. The blend of unique weather patterns, spectacular landscapes, and a close-knit golfing community creates an unforgettable experience for golf enthusiasts. Having played golf in Anchorage for over 20 years, I have seen firsthand how the courses…
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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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