North Star Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
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.
Alaska Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Alaska Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour — Anchorage Area (1 Hour)
Top hotels in North Star
Creekwood Inn
"There is nothing to like at this property. It's filthy, a fire trap and a unhealthy stench. Homeless camps are probably cleaner than this place. Expedia personal needs to reevaluate this property. Expedia needs to drop this place off it's website. The pictures on Expedia were probably taken years ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"I’ve never given a bad review. However, I feel it my duty to warn everyone who uses this sight that prostitutes work out of the Puffin Inn. I’m not saying this as a prude but as fact based on my own experience. When I got to the hotel it was very late at night, after midnight. I was given a room ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"The staff at reception lack a sense of urgency and are not friendly."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"It was a interested stay, our first room had a weird smell to it. We were awakened at 5am to neighbors playing loud music. Multiple people knock on their door and the front desk called the room. All things we could also hear. The toilet kept getting clogged. We changed rooms, but not without getting ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
The Lakefront Anchorage
"This hotel has great rooms and good restaurants for dinner and breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in North Star
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Historic City Hall and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while you're in town.
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Sand Lake
If you're spending some time in Sand Lake, Jewel Lake and Kincaid Park are top sights worth seeing.
