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4.9 (3,016 reviews)Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
4.6 (2,606 reviews)Anchorage Trolley Tour
4.8 (1,382 reviews)Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour
4.6 (831 reviews)Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
4.7 (723 reviews)Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest
4.9 (473 reviews)Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value
5.0 (425 reviews)Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska
4.9 (402 reviews)Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
4.8 (378 reviews)Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
4.9 (375 reviews)Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA
4.6 (371 reviews)Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
5.0 (328 reviews)Summer Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska
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Expert Guides for Anchorage
City GuideAnchorage on a Budget: Free and Cheap Things to Do
The best free and budget-friendly activities in Anchorage, AK — from free museums and parks to affordable food and entertainment.
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City GuideAnchorage Hidden Gems: Secret Spots the Guidebooks Miss
Secret spots in Anchorage that guidebooks miss — the parks, neighborhoods, and local favorites that only residents know. Updated 2026.
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City GuideFirst Time in Anchorage? Locals Wish You Knew These 12 Things
Your essential first-timer guide to Anchorage — top attractions, local tips, where to eat, and what to skip. Updated for 2026.
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City GuideThe Perfect Weekend in Anchorage: A 2-Day Itinerary
A detailed 2-day weekend itinerary for Anchorage, AK — the best restaurants, attractions, neighborhoods, and experiences packed into a perfect 48 hours.
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City GuideWe Asked Anchorage Locals Where They Actually Eat — Here's What They Said
The best restaurants in Anchorage that locals actually eat at — neighborhood picks, hidden gems, and must-try dishes for 2026.
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Anchorage 1770
$275/night
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$189/night
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Anchorage Inn
$179/night
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Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club
$160/night
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Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
$152/night
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Historic Anchorage Hotel
$143.1/night
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Anchorage I
$142/night
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Crowne Plaza Anchorage Midtown, an IHG Hotel
$139.4/night
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About Anchorage
Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska's incredible wilderness. From glacier cruises to bear viewing, Northern Lights displays, and the Iditarod, it offers adventures found nowhere else in America.
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