Hotels in Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage is a walkable, business-friendly neighborhood known for being economical and having ample choices for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks, while others visit for the local theater. Downtown Anchorage has hotels to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Anchorage.

Sightseeing around Downtown Anchorage

The museums and theaters add a sense of refinement, while the historic sites and other landmarks offer local lore. Browse the collections at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, Alaska State Troopers Museum, or International Gallery of Contemporary Art. You can buy tickets to live performances at Cyrano's Playhouse, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, and Bear and Raven Adventure Theater. Swing by Kimball Building, Wendler Building, and Leopold David House to learn about local history. Holy Family Cathedral, Alaska Statehood Monument, and Resolution Park are some local landmarks. Be sure to get some family photos at Imaginarium - Science Discovery Center, Elmendorf State Hatchery, and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You can take some time to enjoy the outdoors at Town Square Municipal Park, Delaney Park, and Valley of the Moon Park. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to SoNo District, Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall, and Anchorage Market and Festival. You won't be disappointed visiting other sights like Mulcahy Stadium, Sullivan Arena, or Anchorage Football Stadium.

One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Kincaid Park. Alaska Veterans Museum, William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center, and Alaska Experience Theatre are other must-sees.

Getting around Downtown Anchorage

To venture out of town, take a train from Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot.

The Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.) airport is 4.3 miles (6.9 km) from Downtown Anchorage.