Visitor’s Guide
First time in Anchorage? Start here. Essential tips, suggested itineraries, transportation advice, and everything you need to know to plan your Alaska trip.
One of Alaska's most unusual towns is also one of its most rewarding day trips — 60 miles from Anchorage through a shared rail-and-highway tunnel to a harbor full of glaciers, otters, and boat tours.
Anchorage sits at the hub of Alaska's road network, with four spectacular driving corridors radiating outward to Seward, Homer, Denali, and the Matanuska Glacier. Here's how to plan each route.
No roads lead to Cordova — only flights and ferries — which is exactly why this working fishing community on Prince William Sound remains one of Alaska's most authentic and extraordinary destinations.
Comprehensive guide to Alaska Native Heritage Center cultural immersion experiences, traditional demonstrations, village sites, and educational programs in Anchorage.
Sitka is 90 minutes from Anchorage by air: Russian Orthodox history, Tlingit totem parks, dense sea otter populations, and volcanic peak hiking await.
Portage Glacier is one of Alaska's most accessible natural wonders — just 50 miles from Anchorage. Here's everything you need to plan the perfect day trip, from the boat tour to the best trails in the valley.
Plan your Alaska State Fair 2026 trip from Anchorage — dates Aug 21–Sep 7, ticket prices, 2026 concert headliners, hotel picks, and local planning tips.
One focused day in Anchorage: Alaska Native Heritage Center, coastal trail wildlife, downtown dining, and Ship Creek salmon — built for cruise passengers.
Drive the Sterling Highway through the Kenai Peninsula: Cooper Landing canyon floats, Soldotna salmon, Kenai's Russian history, and Homer at road's end.
Complete guide to getting around Anchorage in 2026. Covers public transit, airport transportation, rental cars, biking, and ride-sharing with practical tips for visitors.