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Things To Do in Anchorage

Anchorage is the place where young spirits and adventurous souls come to play. Hike a mountain trail under the midnight sun. Paddle turquoise waterways through a vast state park. Learn about incredible Indigenous cultures. Alaska activities and attractions include legendary wildlife, spectacular mountain vistas, fascinating museums and cultural centers, icy blue glaciers, and more. Metropolitan amenities mix with unrivaled natural splendor to make Anchorage an unforgettable destination. Need some help planning? Order a free Official Guide to Anchorage to get started.

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4-Wheeling / ATV

Four wheel tour of Eklutna Lake near Anchorage

4-Wheeling / ATV

Getting to the unexplored wilderness surrounding Anchorage is easy. Start your engines to enjoy the sights and...

Adventure & Eco Tours

Winner Creek Trail explores the streams of Chugach National Forest.

Adventure & Eco Tours

Maybe the realization hits you as you trek across a glacier, or maybe it washes over you as you kayak the...

Arts & Entertainment

Anchorage concerts, nightlife and entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

Anchorage knows how to put on a show. Alaska’s largest city is filled with art galleries, concert...

Biking Tours & Rentals

A couple biking on Anchorage's Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Biking Tours & Rentals

In Anchorage biking is a way of life. Whether you’re cruising on a cruiser, buzzing a forested...

Summer Dog Sledding

Dog sledding on Punch Bowl Glacier

Summer Dog Sledding

A powerful pack of huskies pulling a speeding dog sled and musher along a snow-packed trail: it’s...

Fishing

Fishing near Anchorage at bird creek

Fishing

The dream of landing a trophy fish lures people from around the globe to Anchorage, where some of Alaska's...

Flightseeing

Couple posing by helicopter on a glacier

Flightseeing

Flightseeing tours depart from Anchorage year-round to places that, quite literally, will take your breath...

Gardens

Flowers Bloom at the Alaska Botanical Garden

Gardens

Anchorage plants approximately 80,000 flowers in 460 city beds including dinner-plate sized dahlias, fuchsias,...

Glacier & Wildlife Cruises

26 Glacier Cruise boat sailing in Prince William Sound

Glacier & Wildlife Cruises

Get up close to a towering glacier and listen to the thunderous roar as a brilliant blue shard of ice crashes...

Gold Panning & Mining

Couple panning for gold at Indian Valley Mine

Gold Panning & Mining

Today you can relive Alaska's gold rush era and try your luck in panning for gold at Crow Creek and Indian...

Golf

Anchorage Golf Course couples

Golf

The northern phenomenon known as the Midnight Sun is what makes golfing in Anchorage truly distinctive.

Hiking & Ice Climbing

People admiring the view of Portage Pass Glacier

Hiking & Ice Climbing

There's no shortage of Anchorage hiking trails, with 155 peaks within Chugach State Park alone. Trails...

Horseback Riding & Carriage Rides

Horseback riding tours in Anchorage

Horseback Riding & Carriage Rides

Sled dog teams may be more iconic in Alaska, but horses played their own role in Gold Rush Alaska. Saddle up...

Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP

Two couples kayaking at Eklutna Lake

Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP

Paddle serene Eklutna Lake or the protected waters near Whittier and Seward. Strike out on your own, or take a...

Motorcycle Tours & Rentals

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Motorcycle Tours & Rentals

No deadlines, no schedule. Nothing but the open road and skies as far as the eye can see. Easy riders are in...

Museums & Culture

Alaska Native Heritage Center explores Alaska Native cultures

Museums & Culture

Anchorage's many museums and historical attractions showcase Alaska’s complex Native, Russian, gold...

Nightlife

Concert at the Sitzmark in Girdwood

Nightlife

The Anchorage entertainment scene is as varied as the landscape. Nightlife, performing arts and family...

Photography Tours

A woman snaps a photo of McHugh Creek on a photo tour throughout Anchorage.

Photography Tours

Take home images of Alaska that capture the breadth and beauty of Alaska. Anchorage photography tours put the...

Private Boat Charters

Glacier cruise in Prince William Sound chartered by Phillips Cruises

Private Boat Charters

Cast off and set course for something amazing. Chartered vessels are a great way to build custom glacier and...

Rafting & River Trips

Rafting at Spencer Glacier

Rafting & River Trips

Head deep into Alaska; a river trip can unlock sights and places that can't be reached by road. Get wet...

Railroad Tours

The Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discovery Train steams through the Chugach Mountains and the Grandview area.

Railroad Tours

The Alaska Railroad is your ticket to adventures for the day, or even longer. Many of the area’s best...

Shopping

Art Gallery

Shopping

When you are exploring the great outdoors, don’t forget to spend time exploring the great indoors. The...

Sightseeing Tours & Day Trips

Alyeska Aerial Tram ascending in Girdwood

Sightseeing Tours & Day Trips

"What can I see and do in Anchorage?" Whether you have an hour or a whole day, day tour companies...

Spas, Health & Wellness

Alyeska Resort spa treatment hot stone massage

Spas, Health & Wellness

Unwind after a day's adventures in Anchorage. Here, incredible natural appeals go hand-in-hand with urban...

Things To Do With Kids

Family looks for returning salmon in the waters near Eagle River Nature Center

Things To Do With Kids

Alaska is a huge place, but Anchorage makes it easily accessible to even the tiniest travelers.

Wildlife Viewing

Two brown bears at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Wildlife Viewing

Grab a pair of binoculars and go wild in Anchorage. Anchorage wildlife viewing is a year-round attraction,...

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