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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
11 am Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage: Aurora Borealis Northern Lights Photography Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Premiere City Tour of Anchorage-Mountain views & Native Culture
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Northern Lights Adventure of a Liftetime from Anchorage
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Other neighbourhoods around University Area
Campbell Park
If you're spending some time in Campbell Park, Alaska Botanical Garden and Far North Bicentennial Park are top sights worth seeing.
Airport Heights Community Council
While visiting Airport Heights Community Council, you might make a stop by sights like Chester Creek Greenbelt Park and Goose Lake Park.
Tudor Area
While Tudor Area isn't home to many top sights, Alaska Airlines Center and Sullivan Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Anchorage Football Stadium.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo History Museum while you're in town.