Get ready for an unforgettable time in Anchorage! Exciting new stays await, thrilling new tours and trips are in store, and there’s something new on the menu. Explore nature, dive into local culture, or indulge in world-class experiences. Anchorage is brimming with new adventures. Growth in Cultural…
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Anchorage is a modern city on the traditional homelands of the Dena’ina people. Anchorage Museum senior curator and President of the Native Village of Eklutna President Aaron Leggett is leading the effort to ensure that the Dena’ina people and their language are meaningfully celebrated and honored…
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Anchorage is a hub for imaginative artists and diverse art forms from communities across Alaska. Drew Michael became a mask carver to connect more deeply with his Yup’ik and Iñupiat heritage. In doing so, he revealed a deeper connection to his identity and Alaska Native culture, inspiring him to…
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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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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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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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Plan a special Valentine’s Day with a loved one. Treat yourself, spend some quality time with a friend, or get to know someone new during an active Anchorage day out. Whether you’re looking for romantic inspiration or platonic plans, Anchorage always delivers. Here are a few of our favorite…
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It’s three in the morning and I’m covered in paint. I’m floating thirty-five feet up in the air on G Street in downtown Anchorage. I can barely see the buildings surrounding me, it’s foggy, dark, silent, and I am having a ball. I’ve been this high up before, but this is my largest mural by far. At a…
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As we drive into Anchorage on the Glenn Highway, I point to the right, at a neighborhood called Mountain View, and tell my out-of-State guests that over there is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States. They nod with surprised looks on their faces, after-all, Anchorage is a…
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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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