Anchorage Activities
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Anchorage activities, find great things to do in Anchorage here! OK, so you now find yourself here in Anchorage and are wondering how you should fill your time. well you are in luck, as there is plenty to see and do minutes from the hotels of Anchorage.
Anchorage is a unique American city, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Alaska. Hiking, fishing, skiing, sightseeing, cruises, photography and most outdoor activities abound here and are easily accessable from downtown Anchorage. As long as you plan ahead and come prepared, you will certainly get the most from any trip to Alaska and Anchorage. Below I have listed a few of the activities that are easily accessable from Anchorage hotels and make for a great way to spend part of your day in this magestic and picturesque city. |
Denali National parkOk, so this park is not in Anchorage, but it is close enough to warrant being on this page. You can hop a one-day tour by plane to the park with lunch and a flightseeing tour of Mount McKinely. call 888.733.2899 or go to http://talkeetnaaero.comThe Alaskan railroadEver wanted to check out a glacier? The Alaskan Railroad, http://alaskanrailroad.com offers you the chance to do so. One of our favorite things to do is to take a Alaska native canoe and row around Spencer lake, stopping at the glacier for a quick hike and lunch. How Alaska is that! Alaska Botanical GardensWith over 1000 species of perennials calling this great garden home, you are in for one magical adventure. Locatde close to town on Campbell Airstrip road, the Alaska Botanical gradens are the prefect way to spend part of your day here in Anchorage. Call 907.770.3692 or go to http://alaskabg.org for more information.Alaska Native Heritage CenterLocated just 12 miles from downtown Anchorage at the intersection of the glenn Highway and Muldoon road, The Alaska Native Cultural Center lets you explore the history and people that have called Alaska home for centuries. The center sits on 26-acres that not only offer you the usual interpretive center and gift shop, but hiking trails and a recreated native lodge offer you a look into the past, For information call 800.315.6608 or go to http://alaskanative.net.Earthquake parkLocated at the west end of Northern Lights Blvd, the park really opens your eyes to the power that was the 1964 Anchorage earthquake. remember to take some bug repellent and some water for the easy walk around the park or a longer journey at the adjacent Tony Knowles trail.Tony Knowles Coastal trailThis 10-mile trail is a great way to see Anchorage. This trail runs along the seacoast of Cooks Inlet and offers you the chance for a nice walk, some cycling, rollerbladeing or perhaps a bit of wildlife viewing, as white Beluga whales are sometimes seen in the inlet from the trail. Go here, http://trailsofanchorage.com for more information and some photos. |
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