anchorage

Alaska Native cultures span more than 20 distinct peoples. Anchorage offers serious engagement with heritage, art, and living tradition.

Anchorage puts one of Alaska's best ski mountains just 40 miles out the door — here's everything you need to plan a great winter sports trip in the 2025–26 season.

Anchorage sits inside some of Alaska's richest wildlife terrain. Here's how to photograph moose, bears, belugas, aurora, and more in 2026.

Nearly 6 million acres of glaciers, mountains, rivers, and coastline wrap around Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula — the second-largest national forest in the US is hiding in plain sight behind Alaska's biggest city.

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 is a runner's city — 130+ miles of trails, a culture that runs year-round through ice and midnight sun, and some of the most scenic routes you'll find anywhere.

Discover the top family-friendly parks and playgrounds in Anchorage with our complete guide to equipment, amenities, and seasonal activities for kids of all ages.

Anchorage has a creative scene that's bigger than most visitors expect — from Broadway touring shows and the Alaska Symphony to First Friday gallery walks and a thriving live music circuit.

Discover the best rock climbing near Anchorage in 2026 — from bolted sport crags and bouldering areas to multi-pitch trad routes and glaciated alpine objectives in the Chugach and beyond.

Explore the best shopping centers and local markets in Anchorage, from major malls to authentic Alaska artisan markets featuring unique local crafts and products.