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.
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.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Alaska Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour — Anchorage Area (1 Hour)
Top hotels in Downtown Anchorage
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Besides the horrible check-in and terrible customer service, there were a number of things wrong with our stay. Once we finally got in our room it smelled horrible. We had to open the window to try and air it out. Mind you it is below zero outside. Our room wasn’t ready at check-in time. We went ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Room and staff.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Captain Cook
Loved the hotel theme. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great with recommendations for tourists. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Highliner Hotel
Clean room, easy access, quiet, comfortable, warm and cozy.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
First i wouldn't have picked this hotel if i knew it was going through renovations. The rooms were run down and i had to ask multiple times to get my room cleaned and ask for toilet paper. This is probably the worse of the marriott properties i have stayed at
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hilton Anchorage
The hotel is within walking distance of phenomenal restaurants, shopping, etc. The Staff were friendly and very helpful. The view of cook Inlet from our hotel room was amazing! The mountains were so majestic! Incredible view to wake up to.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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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 Ben Boeke Ice Rink.
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.
