Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Anchorage Museum

One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.

Anchorage Museum
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail showing forests

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Anchorage

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.

Alyeska Ski Resort
Alaska Native Heritage Center which includes a statue or sculpture

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 Native Heritage Center
Kenai Peninsula showing a bay or harbour and mountains

Prince William Sound

Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.

Prince William Sound
Chugach State Park which includes a river or creek, snow and mountains

Chugach State Park

Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.

Chugach State Park

Activities

Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

AU$307
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Alaska Railroad to Seward

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

AU$336
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Anchorage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

AU$106
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings

Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings

AU$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings
Looking for salmon

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

AU$182
per adult
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

AU$208
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Anchorage Hotel Deals

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$344 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$344
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,047 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

2.5 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$376 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$376
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (1,594 reviews)
"Lots of trash around the hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

3 out of 5
239 West 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$499 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$499
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews)
"Sheets and towels excellent; bed comfy. Breakfast was amazing and dinner options very good. We stayed here to be walking distance from the Alaska Train depot (easy peasy) and also walked to bike rental (Trek) to spend a great morning on the Tony Knowles Trail (saw a moose!). Staff were helpful and ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt
Arctic Fox Inn

Arctic Fox Inn

3.5 out of 5
327 E 2nd Court, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$376 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$376
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)
"Nice people! Excellent breakfasts were a pleasant surprise. Thank you Jeff et al."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Arctic Fox Inn
Econo Inn Anchorage

Econo Inn Anchorage

2 out of 5
642 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$232 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$232
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Anchorage ...
4.2/10 (717 reviews)
"Great location. We picked this hotel for the airport shuttle. The shuttle is not operating and they would not send taxi or reimburse for taxi/uber fees. Disappointing. Hotel is old and is a great location for walkig Anchorage. Not a great neighborhood, we were two backpacking guys looking for a room ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Econo Inn Anchorage
Hotel Captain Cook

Hotel Captain Cook

4 out of 5
939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Anchorage

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail featuring a sunset

South Addition

While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.

South Addition
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Fairview

While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

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North Star

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum.

North Star
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Spenard

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

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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.

Rogers Park
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Airport Heights Community Council

3/5(3 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.

Airport Heights Community Council

Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

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