Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

Short summers. Long daylight. Big community energy. Anchorage’s farmers markets thrive on Alaska grit and neighborly spirit, bringing together growers, fishers, bakers, and makers who

Anchorage is young by American standards, but its history is bold, layered, and very much alive. From a 1915 homestead to a park shaped by

Anchorage knows winter. It also knows coffee. On subzero mornings when the Chugach turns pink and car doors groan, the city’s cafés become places to

Anchorage is famous for mountains, moose, and the midnight sun, but after dusk this city has its own soundtrack. From a multilevel downtown hub with

Anchorage is more than a gateway to Alaska’s wilderness. Food here is shaped by the sea. Sitting on the Cook Inlet, the city is surrounded

Anchorage’s museums are where kids chase bubbles in a science lab, teens lean back under a full-dome aurora, and adults connect with Alaska Native culture