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Alaska Zoo ©
Zoo
Alaska Zoo , Anchorage
3.8
At Alaska Zoo, see more than 100 birds and mammals up close. Many of the zoo’s residents were rescued from the wild as orphans or after suffe
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Photography Tour
Photography Tours , Anchorage
4.9
We suggest booking in advance.Select from 12 top choices.
Tours from $170
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail ©
Biking Trail
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail , Anchorage
4.6
Winding gently down the coast from downtown to Kinkaid Park, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offers bikers and walkers a chance to explore Anchora
Tours from $249
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Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
4.9
Duration: 5 hours
Experience the Big Outdoors!See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage.This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table. Use your vacation time going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour. The Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center as well as, into exciting areas of the Chugach National Forest that require special permits.Learn about our rich history and experience the wonders of the Ring of Glaciers. This award winning tour can not be replicated by any other service or shuttles. The Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience utilized highly trained Adventure Guides who's sole purpose is make your vacation memories last a lifetime.Pictours Alaska guide's offer complimentary photo lessons throughout your tour.
Book on Viator from $185
Kincaid Park ©
Hiking Trail
Kincaid Park , Anchorage
4.7
Periodically host to major events like U.S. winter Olympic trials, Kincaid Park is principally known for its ski trails. However, it offers a
Tours from $109
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary ©
Nature / Park
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary , Anchorage
4.4
Wander the boardwalks at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, home to a large number of waterfowl and migratory critters not far from the city. Locat
Tours from $79

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FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Anchorage Trolley Tour
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $185 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
4.9
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $225 BOOK WITH VIATOR Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour
4.9
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest
4.4
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $185 BOOK WITH VIATOR Afternoon Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
4.9
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $215 BOOK WITH VIATOR Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
4.9
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
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FROM $109 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
4.3
Duration: 3 hours
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Anchorage

4.3
Nature & Parks · Specialty Museums · Hiking Trails
Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains. The city was born out of the need for railroads and grew quickly after oil was discovered in the 1950s. Much of the land officially included within Anchorage proper is uninhabited and mountainous; in fact, black bears and grizzly bears are regularly spotted in many suburban areas. Despite its subarctic climate, the city is subject to strong maritime influences. The climate is especially favorable for tourism during the summer, when the city gets an average of nearly 20 hours of sunlight each day. Start your Alaskan adventure with a tour of the historical core of the city. Find what you're looking for from your Anchorage holiday, by planning the whole thing with us using our handy United States tour itinerary website.

Parks in Anchorage

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center ©
Nature / Park
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Girdwood
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary ©
Nature / Park
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
Earthquake Park ©
Park
Earthquake Park
3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Eklutna Village Historic Park ©
Park
Eklutna Village Historic Park
Chugiak
3.9
Duration: 30 minutes

Side trips from Anchorage

Boat Tour
Boat Tours & Water Sports
Whittier
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Seward Hwy
Scenic Drive
Seward Hwy
Alaska
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
Independence Mine State Historical Park ©
State Park
Independence Mine State Historical Park
Palmer
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Knik Glacier Tours ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Knik Glacier Tours
Palmer
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Anchorage

Chugach State Park ©
Forest
Chugach State Park
Girdwood
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum ©
History Museum
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Friends of Eagle River Nature ©
Hiking Trail
Friends of Eagle River Nature
Eagle River
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Imaginarium Discovery Center
Science Museum
Imaginarium Discovery Center
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Trails in Anchorage

Kincaid Park ©
Hiking Trail
Kincaid Park
4.7
Duration: 6 hours
Flattop Mountain Trail
Hiking Trail
Flattop Mountain Trail
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Byron Glacier Trail
Hiking Trail
Byron Glacier Trail
Girdwood
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Crow Pass National Historic Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Crow Pass National Historic Trail
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Anchorage

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Portage Glacier ©
Geologic Formation
Portage Glacier
Girdwood
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Cook Inlet ©
Water Body
Cook Inlet
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lake Eklutna ©
Water Body
Lake Eklutna
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Alyeska Ski Area
Mountain
Alyeska Ski Area
Girdwood
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

FishHound Expeditions ©
Fishing Charter / Tour
FishHound Expeditions
Girdwood
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Alaska Zoo ©
Zoo
Alaska Zoo
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Nature / Wildlife Tour
Nature & Wildlife Tours
5.0
Duration: 5 hours
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Rail Tour
Rail Tours
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Where to stay in Anchorage

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Anchorage hotels increase room rates during the height of the tourist season, but you can visit the area economically any time of year by choosing a budget-friendly bed and breakfast or small inn. The city's downtown area contains the priciest rooms; most are offered by chain hotels. You can find less expensive rooms at a cluster of hotels located in Midtown, a largely commercial neighborhood with a good selection of restaurants and shops.
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