Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.
Alaska Experience Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Alaska Experience Theatre during your trip to Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Town Square Municipal Park
After visiting Town Square Municipal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Anchorage. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Anchorage
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
We had nice stay, fully renovated property, we will come back to stay here.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Parking was terrible. No snow was plowed foot thick ice holes and no spots available. Dirty elevator where i found a crackpipe shoved in to the ceiling. Dirty floors in the elevator, empty cans on the floor. Homeless people in breakfast and police called several times. Bathroom fan broken, low water ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Great staff & clean room
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Captain Cook
Great location and very friendly staff. The place to stay in Anchorage.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hilton Anchorage
Nice pool and hot tub
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
The hotel was undergoing some renovations. The TVs were not working on either night of my stay. If the TVs had been Smart TVs connected to the internet, the issue could have been avoided. It's difficult to say what the rating would be after the renovations.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Anchorage
Bootlegger Cove
If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center are top sights worth seeing.
South Addition
While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.
North Star
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Anchorage Football Stadium.
Rogers Park
Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.
Spenard
Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.
