What to do in Anchorage, AK

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What to do in Anchorage


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Downtown Anchorage

4/5(38 area reviews)

Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.

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Alyeska

If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Town Square and Alyeska Ski Resort are top sights worth seeing.

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Midtown Anchorage

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo History Museum while you're in town.

Midtown Anchorage
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Hillside

While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

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Spenard

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Spenard. A stop by Arctic Benson Park or Pop Carr Park might round out your trip.

Spenard
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail which includes a sunset

South Addition

While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.

South Addition

 

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