A Guide to Valentine’s Day in Anchorage

The days are getting brighter, but the nights still invite cozy moments and winter magic. February in Anchorage offers an energizing mix of events, entertainment, and outdoor adventure—making Valentine’s Day the perfect occasion for romance, recreation, or a little of both. Enjoy live…

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How to Plan the Perfect Date in Anchorage

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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Anchorage is Appetizing

Anchorage is home to world-class restaurants and inventive chefs putting new twists on fresh Alaska seafood favorites. At Jens’ Restaurant, executive chef and owner Nancy Alip has worked her way to the top in a historically male-dominated profession. Her vision is guided by the storied legacy of…

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Anchorage Is Dena'ina

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 Colorful

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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Discover What’s New in Anchorage This Summer

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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A Mural to Honor Dena'ina Ełnena

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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24 Hours in Anchorage: The City That Never Sleeps In

If New York is the city that never sleeps, Anchorage is the municipality that never sleeps in. Ask the locals. On summertime weekends, it’s common for folks to get up far earlier than usual in order to take advantage of every possible hour of recreational opportunity. And if you’ve got enough…

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