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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Anchorage’s hidden museums may be small in size, but they hold big stories waiting to be discovered. From cultural collections and aviation history to law enforcement legacies and homesteading heritage, these under-the-radar spots offer a deeper look at the people and moments that shaped Alaska’s…
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We’ve rounded up a list of some fantastic Black-owned businesses to stop by while you’re visiting Alaska’s largest city. Food & Beverage Eva’s CupCakery is a sweet stop you won’t want to miss. A love of travel led owner Eva Perry to enlist in the United States Air Force, an adventure that took her…
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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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February is Black History Month, and Anchorage overflows with ways to celebrate, commemorate, and educate. Attend a special event, eat at a Black-owned restaurant, shop at a Black-owned business, and surround yourself with the work of Anchorage’s brilliant Black artists: Here are a few of our…
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How do you wrap your head around such a huge place with 10,000 years of human history? Get a deep dive into Alaska culture and history at one of these Anchorage attractions. The Anchorage Museum is a world-class facility with a fascinating depiction of Alaska's history and art of the north. Open…
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Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are. Whether planning a future visit to Anchorage, reliving past Alaska travels, or just looking for a diversion, here are a few titles of the north to fill shelf and screen. Old-School Alaska Lit "Travels in Alaska" / John Muir “To…
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Anchorage offers plenty of outdoor (and stay-at-home) classroom opportunities — places for kids of all ages to fill up on fresh air, learn about local history, and experience Alaska nature and culture, all while avoiding crowds and following state and local public health recommendations. Family…
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