Guide Note

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and is home to the Alaska Zoo, the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, as well as other parks and recreation facilities. Even though Juneau is the capital of the state, Anchorage is the strongest city when it comes tourism, economics and politics.

Fast Facts

Country: United States
State: Alaska
Mayor: Mark Begich
City population: 282,813 (2006)
Currency: U.S. dollar
Area code: 907
Time zone: AKST

Attractions

The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage is full of the Arctics "unique wildlife," and is the only zoo in North America that "specializes" in cold weather, or Northern animals such as snow leopards and Tibetan yaks.¹ Admission prices are based on age, but children under two get in free. There is also a shuttle service from downtown Anchorage that operates from Memorial Day until the middle of September, free of charge.

Sights

The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, are "incredibly bright," "multihued" and move quickly. The best seasons for views them from Anchorage is during fall, winter and spring, around the midnight hours. The "bright starry nights" of the city are a "perfect backdrop" for viewing the northern lights.²

Mahalo Suggests

When planning your trip, please see the pages on Anchorage Hotels, Anchorage Restaurants and Anchorage Tours.

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Anchorage Vacation

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Official Tourism Site: Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Fodor's: Anchorage Travel Guide
Lonely Planet: Anchorage Travel Information
TripAdvisor: Anchorage Vacation Reviews
The New York Times: Anchorage Travel Guide
Wcities: Anchorage City Guide

Anchorage Flights

Anchorage Travel Packages

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Anchorage Basics

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Anchorage Info

Official Site: Municipality of Anchorage
Official Site: Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Anchorage Transportation

Anchorage Activities

Anchorage Attractions

Anchorage Events

Convention & Visitors Bureau: Anchorage Events Calendar
Frommer's: Anchorage Events
Iditarod Dog Sled Race 03/01/08
Anchorage International Film Festival 11/30/07 - 12/09/07

Anchorage Tours

The Mahalo Guide To Anchorage Tours
Convention & Visitors Bureau: Anchorage Tours & Day Trips
Frommer's: Anchorage Walking Tours - Driving Tours
Fodor's: AnchorageSightseeing Tours
TripAdvisor: Anchorage Tours

Anchorage Hotels

The Mahalo Guide To Anchorage Hotels
Frommer's: Anchorage Hotels
Fodor's: Anchorage Hotels
The New York Times: Anchorage Hotels

Anchorage Restaurants

The Mahalo Guide To Anchorage Restaurants
Frommer's: Anchorage Restaurants
Fodor's: Anchorage Restaurants
The New York Times: Anchorage Restaurants
Happy Cow: Anchorage Vegetarian Restaurants

Anchorage Shopping

Convention & Visitors Bureau: Anchorage Shopping Directory
Frommer's: Anchorage Shopping
Fodor's: Anchorage Shopping
Citysearch: Anchorage Shopping
Frommer's: Williamsburg Shopping

Anchorage Nightlife

Convention & Visitors Bureau: Anchorage Nightlife
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Anchorage Blogs and Message Boards

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