Find the perfect present, from treasured experiences to handmade jewelry, unique home goods, Alaska fabrics, flavors, and beyond. Book a private tour, commission a custom piece of art, pick up a gift card, or order a special Alaska meal to savor. Whether you’re searching for holiday gifts for…
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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 far 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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Big Alaska adventure at a small price: you don’t need to spend much to have a good time on a visit to Anchorage. Here are 12 top budget travel ideas. Each is in town or works as an easy day trip. Best of all, they are all under $30 per person. Anchorage Trolley Tour This one hour, 15 mile trolley…
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