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.
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.
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.
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.
Kincaid Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience
Anchorage Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing
Top hotels in North Star
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The room is awesome especially the bathroom and the shower bathtub are so nice and clean. I will come back again in two weeks.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Great place great service
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Really enjoyed our short 1 night stay. I’m sure in the summers it’s even more incredible as the planes land on the lake. Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Updated property with new amenities and location great to shopping and restaurants. Tons of homeless and drug addicts though around the area and hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
yes
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Nice clean hotel with pool and hot tub for a good price.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Star
South Addition
While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.
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.
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 Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.
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.
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.
