Anchorage in Alaska is the Gateway to Wilderness, the state's largest city set between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. World-class fishing, glacier tours, and wildlife viewing — including bears and moose within city limits — make it the ultimate American frontier city.
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Top spots in Anchorage
Anchorage Museum
Alaskan artifacts & artworks, plus a kid-friendly, hands-on science center & planetarium.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Exhibits, films & demonstrations of native culture, plus a woodland area with traditional dwellings.
Chugach State Park
Massive park with coastline, mountains, glaciers & lakes, plus camping, a ski area & nature center.
Earthquake Park
A devastating 1964 earthquake shaped this hilly area, which offers trails & an interpretive display.
Alaska Botanical Garden
Trails guide visitors through a boreal forest to 11 acres of cultivated gardens with native flora.
Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
Greetings from Alaska Mural
Planet Walk
Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
Housed in a sod-roofed log cabin, this urban visitor center offers local exhibits & travel guidance.
Alaska Museum of Science and Nature
Museum exploring Alaska's natural history, with dinosaur fossils & hands-on displays for kids.