University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage


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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 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.

Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.

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

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Full-Day Tour in Turnagain

From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience

Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Top hotels in University Area

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Utilizing all your surroundings from staff to location you will relize the great location.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Everything was great
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
Clean and good location. The
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Took over 10 minutes of calling to get anyone to answer then the shuttle took another 20 minutes. Hotel was dingy and out of date. Food all over the floor in the hallways. Behind the hotel was nefarious activity with lots of coming and goings throughout the night and questionable characters. The ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Good location easy parking
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
It felt friendly enough there
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area

Campbell Park
Though Campbell Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.

Airport Heights Community Council
While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.

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.

Northeast Anchorage
While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center.

Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

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.
