Places to Have Fun in Anchorage, Alaska

Explore Anchorage, Alaska  Alaska's largest city, Anchorage (pop. 277,000), is a thriving metropolis and popular gathering places. Surrounded by wilderness and six mountain ranges, Anchorage boasts luxury hotels, delectable restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops. The city is also a vibrant arts and music scene featuring world class dance, theatre and broadway performances. The Chugach Mountains provide a striking backdrop that can be viewed throughout the city and along 183 miles of local trails. Anchorage is rich in history and culture. The Anchorage Museum of History and Art showcases an impressive collection depicting 10,000 years of Alaska history. Experience the state's distinctive Native culture through storytelling, song and dance as you explore five traditional villages at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of wildlife within Anchorage, including a resident moose population of 1,600! Guaraanteed sightings take place at the Alaska Zoo, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Potter Marsh. Enjoy the scenery along the 11-mile accessible from downtown. The trail is popular with runners bicyclists and skiers. Fishing for salmon in downtown Anchorage is an unexpected surprise at Ship Creek. The city's surrounding lakes and rivers are rich with chum, sockeye, king, silver and pink salmon. Take in the alpine scenery of Chugach State Park from Flattop Mountain, Powerline Pass or the Eagle River Nature Center. Discover unsurpassed views of wildlife and crystal clear streams. Learn about Russian and Native Alaskan culture at the St. Nicholas Russian Church and view brightly painted spirit houses at the Eklutna Village Historical Park. Stop by Eklutna Lake, a popular recreation site known for its emerald blue waters. Head south to Crow Creek Mine in Girdwood and pan for gold or enjoy the community's shops and restaurants. Take a ride up Alyeska Resort's passenger tram for panoramic views of mountains, glaciers and the sparkling water along Turnagain Arm.

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