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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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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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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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, the UAA culinary students have continued the tradition. The village is on display in the lobby for the 2024 holidays. If you’re lucky to be in Anchorage in December, you’ll have the chance to see a…
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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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