Shop local every season. The Anchorage Gift Guide makes finding Alaska gifts easy, from tours and cuisine to Alaska Native art, gift cards, and fun stocking stuffers, there’s something for everyone on your list. Anchorage Gift Ideas for an Art Afficionado Anchorage’s artistic skills run the gamut…
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Make Anchorage your base camp for catching the aurora borealis. Spotting the northern lights can depend on everything from weather conditions to the presence of man-made light, so to maximize your chances, it’s best to be in a location known for clear, dark skies. Fortunately, one doesn’t have to…
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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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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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Get ready for Halloween in Anchorage, where festive fun awaits everyone—from kid-friendly activities to spooky, adult-oriented shows. Thursday, Oct. 10 – Scared Scriptless Improv Comedy Shake off the seasonal slump with quick-witted, audience-inspired comedy. (Recommended for adults.) Time: 8 to…
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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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Looking for ways to enjoy Anchorage during the winter season? Look no further! Just because it’s snowy doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. In fact, in Anchorage, there is much more to do outdoors in our winter wonderland. Here are five ways to embrace the season. Cross-country Ski at Kincaid Park…
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Olympic Gold medalist Kikkan Randall has skied in countless places around the globe and boasts that her hometown Tour of Anchorage race offers something unmatched. “It’s such a cool opportunity to race point-to-point in an urban environment,” says Randall, now a retired racer and executive director…
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Alaskans know how to celebrate – whether it’s the longest day of the year or the wild winter fun of an annual run with reindeer. In Anchorage, there’s an event for every season. These 10 annual festivals each spotlight a colorful slice of local life, from city to summits. Anchorage Folk Festival The…
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Editor's Note: After 45 years, Joe Hickel retired after building the village in 2023. However, UAA culinary students have continued the tradition the village is on display in the lobby of the hotel during the holidays; look for work to begin in late November. If you’re lucky to be in Anchorage in…
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