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Most people plan at least three days in Anchorage during their Alaska travels. No matter how long you have, there are many ways to explore. Eat your way through Anchorage, dive into Alaska Native cultures, enjoy the great outdoors, search for bears, or see just how much you can fit into one day under the midnight sun. No matter what season you pick and what interest you pursue, you’ll find exciting options in Anchorage!

Add an extra day by following a one-day itinerary, or snap several together for a whole trip.

Flowers fill beds and baskets in downtown Anchorage.

A Day Downtown

Hikers stroll the lake shore at Eklutna Lake north of Anchorage.

To The North

Wildlife viewing on the Potter Marsh boardwalk

To The South

Bull moose on trail in Chugach Mountains

A Wildlife Safari

A scenic view of Portage Glacier from the Portage Pass Trail

Glacier Adventure

Bikers on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in fall

On Wheels

Rainbow over downtown Anchorage's Park Strip

A Day in Anchorage

Glacier flightseeing from Girdwood

Adrenaline Activities

Family travel aboard the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage

Alaska Railroad Day

Anchorage restaurants pair Alaska seafood, local beer and great chefs.

Anchorage Dining Day

Tony Knowles Coastal trail biking trip with Anchorage, Alaska's city skyline in the background

Anchorage Walking Tour

Eagle River Nature Center viewing platform in a mountain valley within Alaska's Chugach State Park, just 40 minutes from Anchorage.

Authentic Anchorage Adventure

Alaska Aviation museum historic aircraft

Aviation History Tours

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

Back to Nature

Brown Bear viewing tours near Anchorage

Bear Viewing

Alyeska Resort spa treatment

Day Spa Alaska-Style

Denali mountain view from inside the national park

Denali Day Trip

Alyeska Resort Tram in Girdwood

Destination Girdwood

Anchorage flowers bloom during summer

Flowers in Anchorage

Oomingmak musk ox knit hats and scarves Anchorage shopping

Locally Made

Couple kayaking in the fall at Eklutna Lake

Romantic Getaways

Bull moose walking across grassy landscape

Wildlife in Anchorage Day Trip

Alaska Railroad train trekking by Bartlett Glacier

Accessible Alaska Tour

Lake Hood Seaplane Base floatplane and flightseeing tours

Aerial Anchorage Adventures

Glacier day cruise with Phillips in Prince William Sound

Alaska's Best Glacier Adventures

Flattop hiking trails in the Chugach mountains

An Anchorage Reunion to Remember

Hikers stroll the lake shore at Eklutna Lake north of Anchorage.

Chugach Explorations

Anchorage Cityscape aerial view

Flying in to Anchorage

Couple photographs Portage Glacier during glacier cruise

Glaciers Galore

Hiking at Alyeska Resort

Hiking Around Anchorage

Alaska Railroad Grandview photo op

No Car Needed

Knik Glacier ATV tour near Anchorage in the Chugach

Northern Alaska Adventures

Pair of puffins at Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward

Seward: Pre- or Post-cruise

The Alaska Railroad nears a cruise ship in Whittier

Whittier: Pre- or Post-cruise

Ship Creek salmon fishing in Anchorage, Alaska

Some Love to Fish, Some Don't

Alaska Native Heritage Center explores Alaska Native cultures

Anchorage History & Culture

Wildlife viewing on the Potter Marsh boardwalk

Family Adventures

A driving trip down the scenic Turnagain Arm.

Road Trips

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