Sadly, there is no rail connection through Canada to Alaska, but there are plenty of amazing ways to get here. There are four main ways to reach Alaska. By flying, by cruise ship, using the state ferry system or by driving the Alaska Highway through Canada.
Yes, you can see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, from Anchorage - but not in the summer. The aurora actually occurs all year long, but the sky needs to be clear and dark to see it.
There are a number of processing, storage and shipping options for your seafood in Anchorage.
Anchorage is one of the best places to see a moose. Wildlife officials estimate around 1,500 of them live wild in and around the city. It is much more likely to find one munching through a flowerbed or nibbling backyard birch than in a remote location.
Some of the most incredible bear viewing in Alaska is near Anchorage. Iconic spots like Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Redoubt Bay and McNeil River are all a short float plane flight from the city, and many air services can get you there for a day...
Alaska is the only U.S. state with three bear species (polar, black, and brown), and you can see all of them in Anchorage. Anchorage is home for wild black and brown bears, and there are several good bear viewing locations in and around Anchorage.
If you have just a few hours or a full day to explore Anchorage, you can store luggage (and fish) at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Whether the midnight sun keeps you going, or you just have a late night flight to catch, Anchorage is filled with activity in the evening. See what events are running that night, or try out one of these great evening ideas in Anchorage.
Igloos were not a common site in Alaska. Igloos were used by Inuit communities in Arctic regions of Greenland and Canada. Alaska’s Indigenous people built dwellings using materials and methods unique to their surroundings and habitat.
Five species of salmon run in Anchorage rivers and streams in the summer. And while there are plenty of remote spots to cast, one of the best is surprisingly close. Wet a line without getting in a vehicle. There's a big spot for salmon just a short walk away, if you plan it...
About half of Anchorage travelers take a multi-day cruise as part of their Alaska travels. If your plans include a cruise, this guide can help select one right for you and ensure you don’t miss out on the best of Alaska before or after you sail.
There’s certainly enough to do using Anchorage as a base. You could easily spend a couple of days in Anchorage or close by, followed with a couple days exploring the areas south of Anchorage, and spend the rest of your time on activities north of Anchorage.
With plenty of galleries and a high concentration of artists calling the city home, Anchorage is a great place to look for Alaska Native art. With so many Alaska Native cultures and such innovative artists, here are a few tips to find the real deal.
Pick the glacier and wildlife day cruise that is right for you at one of three ports: Seward, Whittier or Portage Lake.
Alaska is not as far away from the contiguous United States as you might think. A direct flight from Seattle means you'll arrive in Anchorage in three hours or so.
In Anchorage, exchanging currency is easy and quick. To exchange foreign currency for U.S. dollars (or vice versa) in person, travelers can visit multiple banks and money-marts throughout the city.
