Mountain View Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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 Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Mountain View
Merrill Field Inn
If you are going to Alaska and flying out to other areas, this is the place to stay. Although the place is a little old, it is kept in good shape and the staff is more than helpful and very friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
We stayed twice. Both in the middle of the week. The first room was in the hotel part. It had been updated and was nicer than I expected. The next week I thought we would get the same or very similar room based on my online experience. It was more money, but I credited that to being closer to the ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
I would stay there again for the price. Not fancy, but adequate.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
My car was vandalism anx slahed my tires
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
The room were clean and very well kept but did not have enough towels in the room, the mattresses were awful. Over all good for and over night stay.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
I booked a room for 3 days unfortunately I was unable to call to address that I’d arrive late due to being stuck in a remote area for work. When I arrived they had canceled my reservation even though I prepaid for 3 days! they refused to rebook me a room or refund my prepayment. I had to book a new ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain View
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 Alaska Airlines Center and Anchorage Museum.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Mulcahy Stadium and Anchorage Football Stadium.
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.
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Historic City Hall and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center.
University Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Area and surrounding area, you can visit Alaska Airlines Center and Nunaka Valley South Park.
Bootlegger Cove
If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center are top sights worth seeing.
