Metropolitan Amenities

Situated on beautiful Cook Inlet with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop, Alaska’s largest city provides a hub of activity. Anchorage offers a unique blend of urban attractions like shopping, entertainment, and numerous museums and cultural centers, and wilderness options such as ice climbing, eco tours and wildlife cruises. The city is also an easy entry point into the state, served by an international airport, cruise ships, ferry systems, and the Alaska Highway.

  • Points of Interest

    • Alaska Aviation Museum
    • Alaska Botanical Garden
    • Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
    • Alaska Native Heritage Center
    • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
    • Alaska Zoo
    • Anchorage Museum
    • Begich Boggs Visitor Center
    • Chugach State Park
    • Earthquake Park
    • Portage Glacier
    • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

  • Activities

    • Glacier / Scenic cruising
    • Glacier viewing
    • Hiking
    • Rafting
    • Trolley tour

Photo Gallery

Downtown Anchorage with mountains behind

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

Face carved on totem pole

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

Seaplane taking off from Lake Hood

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

Foot bridge on Potters Marsh

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

mv Ptarmigan in front of Portage Glacier

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

Grizzly bear roaming through grasses in Alaska

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

The entrance to the Anchorage Museum shown between aspen trees.

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

Destination Map

Featured Excursion

Portage Glacier Cruise (Self-Drive)

Get up close to Portage Glacier aboard the mv Ptarmigan on a one-hour cruise.  This tour is the perfect option for vacationers and visiting friends & family since it is only a one hour drive from Anchorage. Five departure times are available every day, May 16 through September 16, 2025.
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