Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide
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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.
Resolution Park
You can learn about the history of Anchorage when you stop by Resolution Park. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.
William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center during your trip to Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center during your trip to Anchorage. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall during your visit to Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Things to do
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Top hotels in Downtown Anchorage
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
very nice hotel and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Everything
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Captain Cook
Nicely stocked.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Voyager Inn
Clean rooms, friendly staff. They are under new ownership since June and some of the things have changed. They no longer serve breakfast nor do they do the manager social event in the evenings with wine and beer.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Anchorage
Staff was great & helpful. Did not eat there. Could have used a microwave in room.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
The staff was amazing from check in, room service, baggage valets to security.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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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 Fourth Avenue Theatre 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.
