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Alaska Heritage Museum at Wells Fargo
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Address: 301 W Northern Lights Blvd, Wells Fargo Building, Anchorage, AK 99503
Established by the National Bank of Alaska in 1968, this museum has as its sole focus Alaskan history and the culture of indigenous peoples. Native artifacts, modern works by area artists, and an extensive, 2,600-volume library covering many Alaskan subjects form the core of the collection. A model of a Wells Fargo...
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Address: 8800 Heritage Center Dr, Glenn Hwy at Muldoon Rd, Anchorage, AK 99506
The craft shop at this cultural center is a favorite stop for locals and visitors alike. Numerous native crafts, educational videos, artworks, and books are available for sale. But don't limit yourself to shopping. Demonstrations, informal lectures, art classes, and classroom workshops teach lessons about the 11...
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Address: 400 D St, Anchorage, AK 99501
This active orchestra presents a yearly "classics" series featuring six concerts, as well as special "ensemble" evenings featuring visiting musicians and frequent kids' concert matinees. The season runs from October to April—visit the Web site or call the box office for the current concert information.
Category: Outdoor Activities - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: Anchorage, AK
Nova has been leading rafting trips since 1975, making them Alaska's oldest wilderness guide company. Whether you enjoy exhilarating dashes through whitewater or more placid paddling, Nova has a trip for you. Daytrips are generally four or five hours, and some include glacier hikes. Overnight excursions are also...
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Address: 6160 Carl Brady Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502
In 1948, a young Arkansan named Carl Brady arrived in Anchorage with a Bell helicopter, believing that such aircraft would be the perfect way to view Alaska's beautiful scenery. Today, Era Aviation is the oldest helicopter company in the US, and it specializes in commercial aviation and "flightseeing." Era is also...
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Address: 3651 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516
Awe-inspiring views of Cook Inlet and Mt. McKinley are just two reasons to play this hilly, challenging course. The par-72 course features tree-lined fairways and water obstacles on five of the 18 holes. Thanks to long summer days, you can book a tee time for as late as 10pm, and "twilight rates" start at 8pm. Other...
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
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Address: 4721 Aircraft Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502
Aviation has been an integral part of Alaska's history and growth, and this museum chronicles that history from 1897 to the present. Learn about Alaska's WWII flyers, early bush pilots, and modern "flightseeing" guides. Ongoing restoration projects salvage and preserve vintage aircraft. The museum is located at the...
Category: Attractions - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Located on 110 idyllic acres within Anchorage is the Alaska Botanical Garden. Over 900 species of perennials and 150 native plants grow amid birch and spruce woodlands. A mile-long nature walk leads to the banks of Campbell Creek where, during the summer spawn, you can watch Chinook salmon run. An alpine rock garden,...
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Category: Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 612 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Anchorage is not usually thought of as a cultural center, but this venue puts the city on the performing arts map. Three theaters host local and traveling productions. The concert hall seats 2,000 and has hosted the national touring company production of "Rent," seen the Moscow Festival of Ballet's performance of Don...
Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking
Category: Outdoor Activities - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 2633 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
This retail shop offers much more than outdoor gear. Two of the staff are certified Denali guides, boasting more than 40 trips up Mt. McKinley between them. Their expertise serves shoppers well since they not only help you choose appropriate gear, they help you plan a trip itinerary. They also rent equipment and offer...
