Mountain View 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.
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.
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.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
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.
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 Mountain View
Merrill Field Inn
Staff were friendly, professional, and helpful. Room was clean and had everything I needed. Homeless shelter next door was rowdy around midnight but they haf security and I had no issues!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Newly remodle
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
No hot water for shower and no bathroom amenities especially shampoo Heater sounded like an airplane taking off
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Horrible! I had the worst experience here! I would not recommend this place to anybody. There was no hot water in our room, the bathroom ceiling was peeling off in chunks, the tub was plugged, and the room smelled foul. The key card did not work, and when I went to the front desk a second time because ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
The room was very nice except we couldn’t regulate the temperature. It was tooooo hot. The bed and pillows were not comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport
Some of the staff are nice. Rooms are not the cleanest. Visible damage in the bathroom shower. Requests for a new room were denied.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain View
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.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Ben Boeke Ice Rink.
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.
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.
University Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Area and surrounding area, you can visit Alaska Airlines Center and Nunaka Valley South Park.
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.
