Anchorage Tourism

The space can really get to you–300,000 people spread out over more than 1500 sq kilometres. It’s really cool and unsettling at once, so keep a local travel guide printed out. At once a city and a county, most of the city’s tourist attractions are Downtown. Vacation and tourism wise, Anchorage is much more outdoorsy than most suspect. It’s home to the country’s more famous biking and hiking trails. The wildlife is diverse and plentiful. The other sightseeing opportunities tend to focus on Alaska’s indigenous heritage. This is prominent in the theme village attraction, and a lovely little native knife factory.

Anchorage also serves as an important hub to travel to Fairbanks, Whittier and Seward.

Fun Fact: Anchorage is within a nine and half hour flight to over 90% of the industrialised world, making it a major flight stop.

Essential travel information and Anchorage tips for your visit

  • Pick up a copy of The Milepost, an excellent guide to Alaskan and western Canadian roads.
  • Be VERY careful driving in winter–roads tend to be damaged, and the drivers tend to be aggressive.
  • Though generally safe, beware of pickpockets.
  • Don’t leave valuables inside of cars.
  • Don’t approach the moose or their kids.

Anchorage Trip Planner

Plan your customized day by day trip plan for Anchorage. Choose from various experinces categories as adventure, romantic and family and kids friendly for your trip using using Anchorage trip planner.

The best tours and activities in the city, guided by experts to give you a local insight to the best of Anchorage