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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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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The days are getting brighter, but the nights still invite cozy moments and winter magic. February in Anchorage offers an energizing mix of events, entertainment, and outdoor adventure—making Valentine’s Day the perfect occasion for romance, recreation, or a little of both. Enjoy live…
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Plan a special Valentine’s Day with a loved one. Treat yourself, spend some quality time with a friend, or get to know someone new during an active Anchorage day out. Whether you’re looking for romantic inspiration or platonic plans, Anchorage always delivers. Here are a few of our favorite…
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The “sandwich parliament” has passed a few resolutions. I have a group of pals who, like me, like to think of ourselves as sandwich people. Our text chain is called “sandwich parliament” and we meet on the regular to eat at Anchorage restaurants. This town has so many good options, oh man. There’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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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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If New York is the city that never sleeps, Anchorage is the municipality that never sleeps in. Ask the locals. On summertime weekends, it’s common for folks to get up far earlier than usual in order to take advantage of every possible hour of recreational opportunity. And if you’ve got enough…
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Experience a taste of Alaska. As the largest city, Anchorage offers visitors some of the best flavors of the North, from fine dining establishments serving the freshest Alaska seafood to local chefs sharing their culinary magic at food truck festivals and weekend markets. Explore some of Anchorage’s…
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