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.
Alaska's marine waters rank among the most productive whale habitats on Earth. Cold, nutrient-rich upwellings around glacial fjords and tidal inlets fuel massive food chains — herring, capelin...
Anchorage Memorial Day weekend: top hikes, the fishing opener, family-friendly parks, and day trips to Girdwood for May 23–26, 2026.
Alaska was the only US state invaded during World War II. Explore the Aleutian Islands campaign — from the fierce Battle of Attu to Kiska's ghost invasion — and discover WWII sites you can visit from Anchorage in 2026.
Anchorage covers more ground than most visitors expect. Your choice of neighborhood changes what's walkable, what requires a car, and how close you are to the trails and experiences you came for.
No roads lead to Dutch Harbor — the most valuable fishing port in the US and the real backdrop of Deadliest Catch — but those who make the dramatic flight out to the Aleutians find WWII history, bald eagles on dumpsters, and an Alaska unlike anywhere else.
Petersburg, Alaska's Little Norway: LeConte Glacier tours, Frederick Sound humpbacks, and Norwegian fishing culture in Southeast Alaska's most authentic town.
Your deep-dive Homer guide: the Spit and charter fishing, Kachemak Bay State Park by water taxi, the Pratt Museum and Bunnell arts scene, best dining, and how to plan overnight vs. day trip.
Discover the best movie theaters in Anchorage, AK — from the iconic Bear Tooth Theatrepub to blockbuster multiplexes. Plan your perfect movie night here.
Walk on the largest car-accessible glacier in the US, just 100 miles from Anchorage. 2026 guide: tour operators, gear checklist, and what to expect on the ice.
Planning to drive the Alaska Highway from BC or Alberta to Anchorage? Our complete guide covers the route, top stops, gas planning, and arrival tips.