The city of Anchorage enjoys a magnificent backdrop of the Chugach mountains.

Learn about the culture and traditions of indigenous people at the Alaska Native Hertiage Center.

Watch aircraft take off and land at Lake Hood Seaplane Base - the busiest seaplane base in the world.

Potter Marsh at the end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge is a popular spot for birdwatching.

Take a one-hour cruise to the face of Portage Glacier on the mv Ptarmigan operated by Portage Glacier Cruises.

See bears, moose, wolves, eagles and more up-close at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

The Anchorage Museum features exhibits on Alaska's history, culture, science, and art.