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What To Do In Anchorage

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Top 10 Things To Do In Anchorage

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#1Matanuska Glacier Walk with Lunch

Trek across the crevasse-laced expanses of the Matanuska Glacier on this exhilarating guided walk. Learn about the geological forces at play beneath your fee...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation
4.9 of 5 (13 reviews)
The price now is
$299
per traveler
Matanuska Glacier Walk with Lunch

#2Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing

Hover and soar over the untouched wildnerness, craggy peaks, and glacier-carved valleys of the Chugach Mountains on this breathtaking helicopter flight. For ...

Duration 1h Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (3 reviews)
The price now is
$406
per traveler
Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing

#3Prince William Sound Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing

Take to the skies on a helicopter flight over the majestic landscapes of the Chugach Mountains. Land on a glacier for an up-close look at these powerful froz...

Duration 1h 30m Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (1 review)
The price now is
$506
per traveler
Prince William Sound Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing

#4City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of Alaska

Using your smartphone, you'll be given a list of challenges to complete and riddles to solve on our scavenger hunt app. The solved riddle will be an object f...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$10
per adult
City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of Alaska

#5Private Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride

Board the Alyeska Aerial Tram with just your group for a scenic, private ride up to the summit of Mount Alyeska. Disembark at the top to spend some time hiki...

Duration 7m Free Cancellation
The price now is
$1,500
per traveler
Private Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride

#6Northern Lights Tours and Lifetime Adventure from Anchorage

ItineraryOur Aurora Borealis aka Northern Light excursions have an award winning professional photographer working with you to get that ultimate picture of a...

Duration 10h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$275
per adult
Northern Lights Tours and Lifetime Adventure from Anchorage

#7Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of Alaska

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

Duration 1h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$20
per adult
Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of Alaska

#8Helicopter Sightseeing Flight

Take to the skies in a comfortable, state-of-the-art helicopter to soar over the snow-capped peaks and pristine wilderness of glacier country. Keep your eyes...

Duration 30m Free Cancellation
5 of 5
The price now is
$299
per traveler
Helicopter Sightseeing Flight

#9Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of Alaska

Wacky Walks is a royalty themed scavenger hunt. It is similar to a board game, in which the power of the game shifts from one player to another and instead o...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$10
per adult
Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of Alaska

#10Anchorage Scavenger Hunt: Mushing Through Anchorage

A wealth of history and culture can be found in Alaska's biggest city. We'll help you explore all the best sights and hidden gems! Download the Let’s Roam sc...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$20
per traveler
Anchorage Scavenger Hunt: Mushing Through Anchorage

Most Popular Booked Anchorage Hotels

Price for 1 night 2 adults*

Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown $103

Per night/room

Feb 28 - Mar 1

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Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown

Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown

101 EAST TUDOR RD, Anchorage, AK
     
    4.7
    of 5, from 9 reviews
    3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 2 conference rooms, business center, and free airport shuttle. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

    Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport $94

    Per night/room

    Feb 26 - Feb 27

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    Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport

    Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport

    2919 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK
       
      4.6
      of 5, from 31 reviews
      2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

      This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. Guests will appreciate freebies like self-serve breakfast and free self parking.

      Embassy Suites Anchorage $159

      Per night/room

      Feb 27 - Feb 28

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      Embassy Suites Anchorage

      Embassy Suites Anchorage

      600 East Benson Blvd, Anchorage, AK
         
        4.6
        of 5, from 21 reviews
        3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

        This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and free cooked-to-order breakfast.

        Alyeska Resort $150

        Per night/room

        Mar 11 - Mar 12

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        Alyeska Resort

        Alyeska Resort

        1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK
           
          4.6
          of 5, from 28 reviews
          4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

          This smoke-free hotel features ski-in/ski-out access, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. There's a free ski shuttle, and ski lessons, ski rentals and ski passes are available on site. Enjoy a meal in one of the 2 coffee shops/cafés and freebies like WiFi in public areas and an area shuttle.

          Hotel Captain Cook $135

          Per night/room

          Feb 27 - Feb 28

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          Hotel Captain Cook

          Hotel Captain Cook

          939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
             
            4.6
            of 5, from 14 reviews
            4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

            This smoke-free hotel includes 4 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a health club. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and visit the 3 bars/lounges and bar/lounge for drinks.

            Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage $80

            Per night/room

            Feb 26 - Feb 27

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            Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage

            Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage

            100 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK
               
              4.2
              of 5, from 36 reviews
              2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

              This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center. Express check-out, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on offer.

              The Lakefront Anchorage $95

              Per night/room

              Feb 26 - Feb 27

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              The Lakefront Anchorage

              The Lakefront Anchorage

              4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
                 
                4.0
                of 5, from 22 reviews
                3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. Free self parking, a coffee shop, and a garden are also offered.

                Puffin Inn of Anchorage $62

                Per night/room

                Feb 27 - Feb 28

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                Puffin Inn of Anchorage

                Puffin Inn of Anchorage

                4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
                   
                  3.5
                  of 5, from 29 reviews
                  2.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. There's a fitness center on site, and a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in the lobby are also provided.

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                  Places To Go In Anchorage

                  Welcome, traveler, to Anchorage. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

                  Things to Do in Anchorage

                  You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Anchorage. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

                  Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Anchorage? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

                  Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

                  When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Anchorage attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

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