Things To Do in Anchorage
Untamed wildlife, beautiful mountains and fascinating history make Anchorage, Alaska a popular destination. With the 40,000-square-foot event space and state-of-the-art technology of the William A. Egan Convention Center, the city is also great for business! Visitors are sure to find fun year-round activities for all ages during their stay.
Summer Activities
- Adventure & eco tours
- Alaska fishing
- Bird watching
- Berry picking
- 26 Glaciers – Phillips Cruises & Tours
- Gold panning
- Golf under the midnight sun
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mushroom picking
- Rafting, canoeing & kayaking
Winter Activities
- Adventure & eco tours
- Dog sledding
- Ice fishing
- Ice skating/hockey
- Northern lights viewing
- Skiing (Alpine, Nordic, etc.)
- Skijoring
- Sledding
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
In addition, there are many summer and winter festivals in Anchorage, AK. For more information, please visit the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Highlights
Alaska Botanical Garden
Winding trails with native flora on a 110-acre spruce and birch woodland.
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
See the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, Anchorage Opera and Concert Association.
Alaska Heritage Library and Museum
Displays of Native baskets and artifacts, photos, rare books and paintings.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Five traditional outdoor village sites, exhibits and performances.
Alaska Railroad Station
This railroad extends from Seward to Fairbanks. It carries both freight and passengers between those two cities and to many destinations between them.
Alaska Wild Berry Products
Taste wild berry jams and candies and see the world's largest chocolate waterfall. Guests may also walk the nature trail, spot reindeer, and visit the Beer & Wine Garden.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Buffalo, reindeer, elk, moose and deer are just some of the many animals found here.
Chugach State Park
This half-million-acre park offers hiking, skiing, rafting, climbing and wildlife.
Denali National Park & Preserve
Surrounding Mount McKinley, this 6 million-acre park has great wildlife viewing.
The Iditarod
This world-renowned sled dog race begins in Anchorage and covers 1,150 miles of wild terrain.
Parks & Recreation
- Alaska Public Lands Info Center
- Alaska SeaLife Center
- Alaska Zoo
- Arctic Valley
- Earthquake Park
- Flattop Mountain
- Mountain Bike Alaska
- Musk Ox Farm
- Ship Creek Center
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Tours
Culture & History
- Imaginarium: Science Discovery Center
- Oscar Anderson House and Museum
- Russian Orthodox Museum
- The Ulu Factory
Anchorage Restaurants
The Historic Anchorage Hotel is located just blocks away from some of Anchorage's finest restaurants, and proudly recommends:
Visitors can also discover delicious foods and interesting finds during summer and winter festivals in Anchorage, AK.
For more exciting things to do in Anchorage, please see the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau. You can also easily arrange a meeting or banquet at the Anchorage Convention Center, located less than a block from the hotel!