Visit Anchorage Content Specialist Terika Kons
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Terika Kons

Visit Anchorage Content Specialist Terika loves exploring Anchorage and beyond. A road trip junkie, pursuer of fish, a coffee hut connoisseur, and a photographer, Terika finds endless inspiration in the beauty and wildness Alaska has to offer.

Experience Alaska’s First Nordic Spa

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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Anchorage Fun Facts & Trivia

Size With an area of 1,704.7 square miles. Anchorage is the 3rd largest city, by area, in the United States. Larger than the entire state of Rhode Island, the Municipality of Anchorage is over 2,000 square miles, almost the size of Delaware. Population Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, with…

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How to Catch a Wild Alaska Salmon at Ship Creek

Just steps from downtown and the Alaska Railroad depot, Ship Creek in Anchorage attracts locals and visitors hoping to land a trophy-size Chinook salmon, otherwise known as king salmon. A unique location, Ship Creek offers anglers the opportunity to catch a 20-30 pound king salmon right in town…

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Top 6 Neighborhoods for Art & Culture in Anchorage

Anchorage is rich in history, art, and culture. See the abundance of local talent in the murals and sculptures that enhance Anchorage’s neighborhoods. Visit a museum and learn more about Alaska's Indigenous people or plan an evening touring downtown art events. Downtown & South Addition Discover the…

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Top 6 Neighborhoods for Dining in Anchorage

Experience a taste of Alaska. As the largest city, Anchorage offers visitors some of the best flavors of the North, from fine dining establishments serving the freshest Alaska seafood to local chefs sharing their culinary magic at food truck festivals and weekend markets. Explore some of Anchorage’s…

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Anchorage Golf Course, a Championship-Caliber Course

Picturesque mountains, frolicking wildlife, and long summer days are hallmarks of Anchorage golf courses. Now the city is poised to host Alaska's first United States Golf Association championship event: The 60th USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place at…

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The Hotel Captain Cook's Gingerbread Village

If you’re lucky to be in Anchorage in December, you’ll have the chance to see a wonderful holiday tradition at the Hotel Captain Cook; an enormous gingerbread village created by pastry chef Joe Hickel. Christmas 2021 marks Hickel's 38th year designing the lobby-sized village. What makes the edible…

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Best Cozy Spots in Anchorage

Grab your down jacket and beanie and get ready for a fun and cozy day. Start your day with a great cup of coffee and a breakfast burrito or pastry from Kaladi Brothers or Caffe D'arte; for those close to Eagle River, Jitter’s is the place. Relax next to a cozy fireplace at The Lakefront Hotel or…

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