Things to do in Anchorage

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The top 79 attractions in Anchorage

Gardens in Anchorage

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is a very long walk that runs through the western part of Anchorage. It begins in town's center and

Bars in Anchorage

Chilkoot Charlie's

Chilkoot Charlie's is the most famous and largest bar in Anchorage. Inside it is like a maze with different bars such as the Bird

Lakes in Anchorage

Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park

Westchester Lagoon is a sanctuary for aquatic birds in downtown Anchorage that was created in 1975. Today it's a great place to g

Historical Monuments in Anchorage

Peratrovich Park

Elizabeth and Roy Peratrovich were two of the most influential people who fought for the rights of the native people of Alaska and

Gardens in Anchorage

Centennial Rose Garden

The Centennial Rose Garden is within Delaney Park in the center of Anchorage. It is a beautiful garden filled with all kinds of fl

Historical Monuments in Anchorage

Alaska Veterans Memorial

This is a monument for United States veterans. There is a statue of a soldier and several plaques representing the World Wars, Kor

Statues in Anchorage

Wild Salmon on Parade

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In Anchorage there's something called Salmon on Parade and it's really intriguing. The municipality of Anchorage asked several loc

Of Cultural Interest in Anchorage

Biggest Pumpkin of Alaska

This pumpkin was voted the biggest in all Alaska in 2009. It weighs 594 pounds (270 kilos). The Alaska Mill and Feed Store exhibit

Shops in Anchorage

Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Center

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The shop of Alaska Mill and Feed is a store that specializes in things for the garden and orchards. In Alaska the summers are shor

Museums in Anchorage

Star Wars Exhibit at the Anchorage Museum

For me, this show was one of the funniest things I've seen in a museum. As a child, I saw all the Star Wars movies in theaters, an

Statues in Anchorage

Crystal Gallery of Ice

Every year during the winter in Anchorage in the central square of the city is what is called the Crystal Gallery of Ice (Ice Crys

Shops in Anchorage

House of Harley Davidson

If you love motorcycles, particularly Harley Davidson, then this is the place for you. In Alaska you can only ride a motorcycle ar

Gardens in Anchorage

Pamela Joy Lowry Memorial Park

Pamela Joy Lowry was a school friend of mine who died when he was hit by a car in 1982. Her mother created this park in memory of

Beaches in Anchorage

Airport Beach

This beach doesn't have any sand, but you can swim there and enjoy the fresh air. Located below Point Woronzoff and behind Anchora

Historical Monuments in Anchorage

Eisenhower Alaska Statehood Monument

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Dedicated to American president Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was in office when Alaska became an official state (49) in 1959, this be

Of Cultural Interest in Anchorage

Earthquake Park

Earthquake Park is a park near the Anchorage airport in Turnagain by the Sea neighborhood. In 1964, the strongest earthquake in No

Streets in Anchorage

4th Avenue

4th Avenue is the center and most historic part of Anchorage. On 4th Avenue is the Alaska Mint, an ancient theater, with one sculp

Tourist Information in Anchorage

Anchorage Visitor Center

The tourist information centre in Anchorage is located at the corner of 4th Avenue and F Street. It is housed within several build