You will feel this warmth in the quiet camaraderie of locals who greet you with genuine smiles rather than rushed indifference. It is not a tourist trap but a living hub where urban convenience meets wild wilderness, inviting you to explore both the city’s vibrant arts scene and the towering mountains just beyond its borders.
Do Anchorage the way locals do: start slow at Kincaid Park, eat where the regulars do at Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria, let the evening run long at 49th State Brewing - Anchorage.
Top things to do in Anchorage
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Kincaid Park
Hiking, biking & skiing along groomed trails (a third of which are lit) in a rolling, forested area.
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Chugach State Park
Massive park with coastline, mountains, glaciers & lakes, plus camping, a ski area & nature center.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
Exhibits, films & demonstrations of native culture, plus a woodland area with traditional dwellings.
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Alaska Zoo
Zoo exhibiting a wide range of native Alaskan mammals & birds, plus exotics such as tigers & camels.
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Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
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Eagle River Nature Center
Hiking trails & nature programs for adults & kids in a picturesque, tree-filled mountain setting.
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Anchorage Museum
Alaskan artifacts & artworks, plus a kid-friendly, hands-on science center & planetarium.
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Earthquake Park
A devastating 1964 earthquake shaped this hilly area, which offers trails & an interpretive display.
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Alaska Botanical Garden
Trails guide visitors through a boreal forest to 11 acres of cultivated gardens with native flora.
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Bird Point
Picturesque park featuring a paved, multi-use trail & observation point with mountain & ocean views.
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Local favorites, not tourist traps.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art.
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49th State Brewing - Anchorage
Lively brewpub with a rooftop patio doling out creative bar bites & housemade ales.
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Snow City Cafe
Locals call ahead to reserve a seat at this bright eatery serving creative breakfast & lunch fare.
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.
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Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
Home cooking & all-day breakfasts in an eatery filled with knickknacks, native art & old photos.
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Glacier Brewhouse
Boisterous, wood-dominated dining room with local seafood, wood-grilled meats & house-brewed beer.
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Club Paris
Sizable cuts of aged beef & classic sides in a relaxed, family-owned institution with a full bar.
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Spenard Roadhouse
Varied fare (such as Thai curry, burgers & pizza), plus beer & cocktails in a bright, casual eatery.
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Anchorage Trolley Tours
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
Exhibits, films & demonstrations of native culture, plus a woodland area with traditional dwellings.
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Alaska Pablo's Bicycle Rentals & Tours
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Earthquake Park
A devastating 1964 earthquake shaped this hilly area, which offers trails & an interpretive display.
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Alaska Botanical Garden
Trails guide visitors through a boreal forest to 11 acres of cultivated gardens with native flora.
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Kincaid Park
Hiking, biking & skiing along groomed trails (a third of which are lit) in a rolling, forested area.
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Chugach State Park
Massive park with coastline, mountains, glaciers & lakes, plus camping, a ski area & nature center.
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Glen Alps / Flattop Trailhead
Walking route past blueberry bushes & hemlock trees, with panoramic views of Anchorage & Cook Inlet.
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Eagle River Nature Center
Hiking trails & nature programs for adults & kids in a picturesque, tree-filled mountain setting.
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Earthquake Park
A devastating 1964 earthquake shaped this hilly area, which offers trails & an interpretive display.
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49th State Brewing - Anchorage
Lively brewpub with a rooftop patio doling out creative bar bites & housemade ales.
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.
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Glacier Brewhouse
Boisterous, wood-dominated dining room with local seafood, wood-grilled meats & house-brewed beer.
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F Street Station
Low-key bar serving up seafood & draft beer, plus a weekend brunch with a popular eggs Benedict.
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