Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

Anchorage

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Anchorage showing a sandy beach and a sunset

Popular places to visit

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Anchorage Museum

One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.

Anchorage Museum
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail featuring forest scenes

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
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Alyeska Ski Resort

Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.

Alyeska Ski Resort
Alaska Native Heritage Center showing a statue or sculpture

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.

Alaska Native Heritage Center
Kenai Peninsula showing mountains and a bay or harbour

Prince William Sound

Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.

Prince William Sound
Chugach State Park showing mountains, snow and a river or creek

Chugach State Park

Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.

Chugach State Park

Things to do

Looking for salmon

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

£88
per adult
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings

Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings

£44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

£19
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage: Glacier and Wildlife Explorer Cruise

Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Explorer Cruise

£177
per adult
Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Explorer Cruise
WINTER GLACIER HIKING _ PLAN NOW

Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value

£241
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value
Explorer Glacier

Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"
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Top hotels in Downtown Anchorage

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
The price is £144 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£144
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,180 reviews)
"Almost everything I needed. Quiet. Easy walk to restaurants, train station, Park Connection Bus and Tony Knowles Coastal Paved Trail. Friendly and helpful front desk staff. No microwave or fridge in room though."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

3 out of 5
239 West 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is £125 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£125
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (802 reviews)
"We arrived late at night. The night desk crew were confused and one was ill. The directions to our room were not clear. The building itself was quiet and nicely redecorated. The rooms offered all of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The restaurant had excellent food and a view of the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

2.5 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is £98 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£98
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,670 reviews)
"The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The only troublesome thing that my wife and I had during our entire stay at the Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek, almost every day, we had to have our room key rebooted."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Hilton Anchorage

Hilton Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
500 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is £189 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£189
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Property is getting remodeled and it’s looking good! Everyone is kind and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

Hilton Anchorage
Hotel Captain Cook

Hotel Captain Cook

4 out of 5
939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this historic hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A bit on the pricey side but very nice property with several dining options on site. Located far enough from the train depot that you cannot hear the trains. Good view from the higher floors."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

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Hotel Captain Cook
Econo Inn Anchorage

Econo Inn Anchorage

2 out of 5
642 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is £82 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£82
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Anchorage ...
4.2/10 (765 reviews)
"Everything. Was ok"

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025

Econo Inn Anchorage
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Anchorage

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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Fairview

While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

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North Star

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

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Spenard

4/5(8 area reviews)

Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

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Rogers Park

Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.

Rogers Park
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Airport Heights Community Council

While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.

Airport Heights Community Council

Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

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