Anchorage,Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska is a spectacular travel destination with activities year round.With its native culture, extensive wildlife and wilderness, and beautiful scenery, Anchorage is sure to interest travelers of all ages.Anchorage caters to families and has many locations perfect for the whole family, such as the Eagle River Nature Center, the Imaginarium Science Discovery Center, the h2Oasis Indoor Waterpark, Alaska Botanical Gardens, and Animal Parks and Aquariums. For sport enthusiasts, Anchorage has a professional hockey team, the Alaska Aces.Anchorage also has some of the top seafood restaurants in the United States, excellent shopping, and a thriving nightlife.

Summer Activities

Anchorage has extended daylight hours during the summertime and has many outdoor activities for the adventurous traveler. The Chugach State Park is comprised of half a million acres and has almost 30 trails for hikes, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, and mountain biking. Wilderness enthusiasts can take part in berry picking, adventure and eco tours, bird watching, and fishing. For the traveler who likes to get a little wet, Anchorage has kayaking, canoeing, and rafting.

Winter Activities

Anchorage is also the perfect spot to travel for winter activities.Covered in a beautiful layer of snow from October until April, Anchorage offers travelers an amazing winter experience.Vacationers can take part in Nordic or slalom skiing, sledding, snowboarding, snow mobiling, snowshoeing, and dog sledding.

Lodging

Anchorage has many different choices when it comes to hotels, from first-class to convenient, boutiques, bed and breakfasts, and locally owned inns.Travelers staying in the northern part of Anchorage in the Mat-Su valley can choose from an array of lakeside resorts, cabins, fishing lodges, mountain chalets, and motels.

Travel

Due to the weather, travelers will be able to find cheap flights to Anchorage during the off-peak season, during the fall and spring.Due to excess snow and storms, those traveling in Anchorage should watch the weather carefully when planning their flights.Anchorage also has many package deals available for travelers including flights, lodging, and adventure.

Ariports in Anchorage

• Elmendorf Afb
• Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
• Merrill Field