Think experiencing Alaska has to come with a hefty price tag? Think again. Some of Anchorage's most memorable experiences cost less than a movie ticket, and a few are completely free. One day you might be spotting bears and moose, the next you're hiking mountain trails, exploring local art, or…
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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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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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How dark does it get in Anchorage during the longest night of the year? Bright downtown streets and snow-capped Chugach peaks ensure there's always plenty of light to be found — even on winter solstice, when the city is draped in nearly 19 hours of night. Follow Alaskan artist and filmmaker Max…
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How do you describe a full year in Anchorage? There’s spring skiing on city trails and slopes, and summer adventures in vast vibrant parks. Autumn brings the return of the aurora borealis, and winter sparkles with community festivities and more cozy family fun. From the Cook Inlet coast to 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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These amazing Anchorage murals, sculptures, and statues are a must-see part of a trip to Alaska. Vibrant natural beauty isn’t the only thing that keeps Anchorage colorful: The community is also dotted with spectacular full-scale murals, hidden street art, and other public works. They depict scenes…
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Many Anchorage galleries, restaurants, cafes, and other shops feature the work of a different local artist on the first Friday of each month. Hosts stage special receptions on the evening of First Friday – typically from 5 to 9 p.m. – extending their hours, hosting performers or providing light…
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