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Address: 411 W 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
The Alaska Railroad is a great way to travel or tour the 500 miles that stretch from Seward in the south to Fairbanks in the north. The depot in Anchorage has been the railroad headquarters since 1915. Here you can purchase tickets for pre-planned tours or work with an agent to develop a custom itinerary. After you've...
Category: Attractions - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Native and exotic wildlife flourish at this zoo, one of Alaska's most popular visitor sites. It's a great spot to familiarize yourself with the animals you're likely to see on travels through the state. Caribou, moose, and Dall sheep placidly graze in a viewing area, and a 25-acre bear habitat supports black bears,...
Category: Outdoor Activities - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: Anchorage, AK
Serious birders will love the Anchorage Audubon Society's "bird hotline." Call this number at any time of the day or night and you can hear a recorded message detailing bird sightings around the Anchorage bowl area. The Society also sponsors lectures and field trips led by expert naturalists. More than 230 species of...
Anchorage Museum of History and Art
Category: Attractions - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 121 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
In 1968, to celebrate the centennial of Alaska's purchase from Russia, this world-class museum first opened its doors. The museum's first exhibits consisted of 60 borrowed Alaskan paintings and a loan of 2,500 objects from the local historical society. Today the permanent collection has grown to 17,500 historical and...
Category: Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 1507 Spar Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Yes, Anchorage has its own professional opera company, which was founded back in 1962. La Boheme, La Traviata, and The Barber of Seville are just a few of the popular shows staged at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Three shows are presented during the December to March season; call the box office or visit...
Category: Outdoor Activities - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 22719 Robinson Rd, Chugiak, AK 99567
Located in Chugiak, a short half-hour ride north of Anchorage, Birch Trails offers hourly and overnight excursions. Angie and Tom Hamill can teach anyone to mush in under three hours. Don't like the cold? Don't worry: insulated sled bags are cozy no matter what the temperature. Life on the trail sound a bit wild for...
Category: Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 413 D St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Cyrano's is a citywide favorite. Anchorage residents come to Cyrano's for innovative theater productions and informative lectures. Frequent poetry slams and author readings take place at the adjoining café and bookshop.
Category: Outdoor Activities - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: Alaska Route 3, Denali Park, AK 99755
Home to Mount McKinley and acres of subarctic tundra, this 6 million-acre park offers extensive hiking trails and wildlife observation areas. Private vehicles are not permitted beyond Mile 15, so taking the park's tour bus is recommended if you want to see what's beyond that point. Located 240 miles from Anchorage.
Category: Outdoor Activities - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: 32750 Eagle River Road, Chugach National Forest, Eagle River, AK 99577
This nature park is open year-round, so dress accordingly. Guided nature walks and lectures educate visitors about Alaska's unique ecology. Inside the main building are displays and hands-on activities for the curious. If you want to spend several days hiking the nature center's trails, cabin and yurt rentals are...
Category: Attractions - Anchorage Attractions & Activities
Address: Glenn Hwy, Mile 26, Eklutna, AK 99577
The historical park has been in operation since 1990, with the purpose of preserving the cultural traditions of these south-central Alaskan native peoples. The first stop during your visit is the village Heritage House, where old photographs, native art, and historical presentations are displayed. The Eklutna cemetery...
