Visitor’s Guide

Driving in Alaska between October and April is a fundamentally different experience than driving anywhere else in the US. This safety-first guide covers black ice, studded tires, the 511 conditions hotline, avalanche closures, emergency kits, and what rental car companies won't tell you.

Anchorage has more coffee stands per capita than almost anywhere in the US — and a café culture shaped by long dark winters. Here's your 2026 guide to the best independent cafés by neighborhood, Alaskan drinks to order, and the drive-through stand culture you won't find anywhere else.

Anchorage's best farmers markets in 2026 — Downtown Saturday Market, South Anchorage, Spenard, and UAA markets — plus what to buy: wild salmon, birch syrup, fireweed jam, and midnight-sun vegetables.

Discover accessible attractions and senior-friendly activities in Anchorage, Alaska with our comprehensive guide to barrier-free cultural venues, dining, and scenic experiences.

Skip the ship excursion markup. Here's how to book independent Kenai Fjords tours, sea kayaking, and the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, plus Prince William Sound kayaking and the Anchorage day-trip from Whittier — at significantly lower prices.

Homer Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula: the Spit, halibut fishing, Kachemak Bay State Park, arts scene, and how to get there from Anchorage.

Your guide to fresh Alaska seafood in Anchorage: best fish markets, what to order, how to catch your own, and how to ship salmon home.

Plan your Anchorage summer with this month-by-month guide to the best festivals, fairs, and outdoor events in June, July, and August 2026.

Your complete summer 2026 guide to Anchorage, Alaska: the top experiences for first-time visitors, how to get around, where to stay, and what to pack.

Alaska's only zoo in south Anchorage specializes in native cold-climate animals — polar bears, musk ox, wolves, and lynx in a sanctuary-style setting.