Visit Anchorage, Alaska | Adventure, Nature & Culture

Summits & Skylines

Anchorage, Alaska, is a frontier town grown large — an outdoor, cultural and urban capital on a Cook Inlet peninsula. Explore a buzzing downtown of coffee houses, galleries and live music, then take nearby trails to unbeatable vistas on Wolverine Peak and Flattop Mountain.

Outdoor recreation

Hike and bike green belts and parks, then take easy day trips for icebergs, glaciers, rapids and ski slopes.

Urban excitement

Restaurants, bars and coffee houses fuel Anchorage’s vibrant downtown scene, with shops, galleries and live shows around every corner.

Cultural connections

From contemporary exhibits to Alaska Native art and traditions, dive into local culture in museums and heritage centers.

Northern Highlights

Spectacular Nature

Take the train to Chugach National Forest to hike, camp and kayak amid peaks and icebergs.
Admire six ranges from below, or summit Flattop or Wolverine Peak for big views.
Bike or stroll from downtown past marshes, forests and mountain vistas.

Local Arts & Culture

Explore Alaska Native village sites, arts and languages at this living cultural center.
Art and science intersect at this cultural hub in downtown Anchorage.
Shop tax-free at markets, festivals and local stores filled with unique finds.

On the Snow

Catch the ceremonial start of the world-famous dog sled race as teams head for Nome.
This 12-day winter festival features snow sculptures, sports and signature events.
Cross-country or downhill, skiing around Anchorage reveals incredible scenery.