U.S.A.
Anchorage and South Central Alaska
Attractions and Recommendations
Region Anchorage and South Central Alaska Country USA Destination:
Description | Climate | Attractions | Recommendations
Alpenglow at Artic Valley - Snowriding is what Alpenglow at Arctic Valley is known for. Whether you ski, snowboard, telemark, or snow skate you can find what you are looking for at Alpenglow.
Eklutna Lake - Eklutna Lake Valley, in the midst of the towering Chugach Mountains is a scenic area for year-round recreation. Take the Eklutna Lake exit at Mile 26 on the Glenn Highway, and follow park signs ten miles to Eklutna Lake.
Alaska Native Heritage Centre - The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares Alaska Native cultures. Since opening in 1999, the Center has become Alaska's premier interactive cultural destination.
Alaska Botanical Garden -Welcome to the Alaska Botanical Garden where arctic horticulture and native plants are showcased in a 110 acre spruce and birch woodland in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
The Imaginarium Science Discovery Centre - The Imaginarium, Alaska's only hands-on Science Discovery Center, is designed as a place where people can have fun learning about science by actually doing science.
Anchorage Concert Association - Bringing the world’s finest performing artists from the greatest stages to Anchorage.
Eklutna Lake - Eklutna Lake Valley, in the midst of the towering Chugach Mountains is a scenic area for year-round recreation. Take the Eklutna Lake exit at Mile 26 on the Glenn Highway, and follow park signs ten miles to Eklutna Lake.
Alaska Native Heritage Centre - The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares Alaska Native cultures. Since opening in 1999, the Center has become Alaska's premier interactive cultural destination.
Alaska Botanical Garden -Welcome to the Alaska Botanical Garden where arctic horticulture and native plants are showcased in a 110 acre spruce and birch woodland in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
The Imaginarium Science Discovery Centre - The Imaginarium, Alaska's only hands-on Science Discovery Center, is designed as a place where people can have fun learning about science by actually doing science.
Anchorage Concert Association - Bringing the world’s finest performing artists from the greatest stages to Anchorage.
Recommendations
1. The Hotel Captain Cook - The Hotel Captain Cook, conveniently located in the downtown area, is 5.5 miles from Anchorage International Airport. The hotel has 547 guest rooms, including 96 suites, each offering a view of Cook Inlet or the Chugach Mountains.
2. Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites - 3 Star - The Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites is located on the edge of downtown at 1200 L Street, just minutes from shopping centers, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, the Egan Convention Center, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
3. Voyager Hotel - 3 Diamonds - Enjoy the warm friendly hopsitality of Anchorage's premier small hotel. Its cozy lobby tastefully decorated in lavenders and charcoal grays, immediately speaks of its international flavor.
4. Millennium Alaskan Hotel - 3 Star - Welcome to the Millennium Alaskan Hotel, formerly known as the Regal Alaskan Hotel! We are excited to be a part of the innovative and prestigious Millennium Hotels and Resorts family.
5. Anchorage Grand Hotel - Located in beautiful downtown Anchorage, just walking distance to historic buildings, the Alaska Railroad, Town Square, stores, restaurants and much more. The Anchorage grand Hotel offers 31 suites with views of the city and inlet.
6. Residence Inn by Marriott - Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than a traditional hotel room and now feature high speed Internet access with wireless service available in public areas of the hotel.
7. Comfort Inn Ship Creek - Welcome to the Comfort Inn Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Upon your arrival you will be greeted by the hotels friendly and knowledgeable staff who will work hard to make your stay with them memorable.
8. Hawthron Suites - Hawthorn Suites LTD - Anchorage, AK - "More Of What You Need When You Need It". Located just 8 miles N of Anchorage Airport and just minutes from downtown Anchorage.
9. Sheraton Hotel - 3 Diamonds - The Sheraton Anchorage Hotel offers 375 comfortable guest rooms and luxury suites with modern amenities. This 16-story hotel is the most prominent landmark in downtown Anchorage, perfectly located for business and shopping.
10. Hilton Anchorage - 3 Star - A familiar business and social landmark for many years, the Hilton Anchorage is Alaska's largest hotel, located in Alaska's largest city. The Hilton Anchorage offers the comfort of newly redecorated rooms and suites with work desks and telephones with dataports.
11. Duke's 8th Avenue - 3 Star - Dukes 8th Avenue Hotel is an all Suite Hotel offering a great location in downtown Anchorage. Choosing Dukes 8th Avenue Hotel as your next place to stay in Anchorage is an easy decision.
12. Parkwood Inn - 1 Star - Welcome to Parkwood Inn, we offer homestyle accommodations with walk-in closets, private balconies, kitchens, landscaping with walking paths, clean spacious areas, 24 hour service, and we are small enough for guest prefrences to be remembered. Come visit us today.
13. Royal Suite Lodge - Royal Suite Lodge, just 5 minutes from the airport. We feature spacious apartment size units, one and two bedroom suites, complete kitchen with amenities, free cable TV with HBO, free local phone calls and guest laundry.
14. Long House Hotel - 2 Diamonds - The Long House Alaskan Hotel is conveniently located only 5 minutes from the Anchorage International Airport and 10 minutes from the heart of downtown. Nestled near Lake Hood, the largest float plane lake in the world.
15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott - SpringHill Suites is Marriott's new concept in economy all-suites lodging featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations including complimentary high speed Internet access, kitchen, living and sleeping area - all for a great value!
2. Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites - 3 Star - The Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites is located on the edge of downtown at 1200 L Street, just minutes from shopping centers, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, the Egan Convention Center, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
3. Voyager Hotel - 3 Diamonds - Enjoy the warm friendly hopsitality of Anchorage's premier small hotel. Its cozy lobby tastefully decorated in lavenders and charcoal grays, immediately speaks of its international flavor.
4. Millennium Alaskan Hotel - 3 Star - Welcome to the Millennium Alaskan Hotel, formerly known as the Regal Alaskan Hotel! We are excited to be a part of the innovative and prestigious Millennium Hotels and Resorts family.
5. Anchorage Grand Hotel - Located in beautiful downtown Anchorage, just walking distance to historic buildings, the Alaska Railroad, Town Square, stores, restaurants and much more. The Anchorage grand Hotel offers 31 suites with views of the city and inlet.
6. Residence Inn by Marriott - Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than a traditional hotel room and now feature high speed Internet access with wireless service available in public areas of the hotel.
7. Comfort Inn Ship Creek - Welcome to the Comfort Inn Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Upon your arrival you will be greeted by the hotels friendly and knowledgeable staff who will work hard to make your stay with them memorable.
8. Hawthron Suites - Hawthorn Suites LTD - Anchorage, AK - "More Of What You Need When You Need It". Located just 8 miles N of Anchorage Airport and just minutes from downtown Anchorage.
9. Sheraton Hotel - 3 Diamonds - The Sheraton Anchorage Hotel offers 375 comfortable guest rooms and luxury suites with modern amenities. This 16-story hotel is the most prominent landmark in downtown Anchorage, perfectly located for business and shopping.
10. Hilton Anchorage - 3 Star - A familiar business and social landmark for many years, the Hilton Anchorage is Alaska's largest hotel, located in Alaska's largest city. The Hilton Anchorage offers the comfort of newly redecorated rooms and suites with work desks and telephones with dataports.
11. Duke's 8th Avenue - 3 Star - Dukes 8th Avenue Hotel is an all Suite Hotel offering a great location in downtown Anchorage. Choosing Dukes 8th Avenue Hotel as your next place to stay in Anchorage is an easy decision.
12. Parkwood Inn - 1 Star - Welcome to Parkwood Inn, we offer homestyle accommodations with walk-in closets, private balconies, kitchens, landscaping with walking paths, clean spacious areas, 24 hour service, and we are small enough for guest prefrences to be remembered. Come visit us today.
13. Royal Suite Lodge - Royal Suite Lodge, just 5 minutes from the airport. We feature spacious apartment size units, one and two bedroom suites, complete kitchen with amenities, free cable TV with HBO, free local phone calls and guest laundry.
14. Long House Hotel - 2 Diamonds - The Long House Alaskan Hotel is conveniently located only 5 minutes from the Anchorage International Airport and 10 minutes from the heart of downtown. Nestled near Lake Hood, the largest float plane lake in the world.
15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott - SpringHill Suites is Marriott's new concept in economy all-suites lodging featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations including complimentary high speed Internet access, kitchen, living and sleeping area - all for a great value!
Recommended Anchorage Tours
Portage Glacier Cruise and Tour
Anchorage Highlights Tour
Grand Alaska Escorted Ground Tour
Portage Glacier Cruise
Evening Tour with Sourdough Mining Co.
Grand Highlights and Glacier Cruise and Tour
Discover Denali
Winter Extravaganza