Location: Downtown
Top Things to do in Downtown
What to do and see in Downtown, Alaska (AK): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Set amid the coastal Chugach Mountains, Anchorage defies popular visions of polar ice caps and frozen tundra. It’s also warmer than you think (averaging 65 degrees in summer), making conditions ideal for sight-seeing or taking on uniquely Alaskan opportunities like arctic biking or touring the fjords of Prince William Sound. In the winter, you can ski, dogsled or do both simultaneously by "skijoring," which is cross-country skiing while being towed by a dog. Hey, it's no crazier a winter sport than the biathlon.
Restaurants in Anchorage
1. Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By GirlOH - Dayton, United States
Attending the start of the race twice has been a highlight. I never would have thought it is as reasonably priced as it is to attend the start. All the participants are so nice and their dogs are so well cared for. Attend the mushers' banquet and autograph time beforehand. This is like attending dinner with both teams and Hall of Fame members the night before the Super Bowl.
2. Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,797 reviews
Popular biking trail along the coast.
Reviewed By colinun - Anchorage, United States
If you have a free day in Anchorage, or just want to explore at your own pace, do yourself a favor, and rent a bike downtown and hit the trail. The trail winds along the coast line as you head towards the airport. You will pass Westchester lagoon, a great place for bird watching, as you leave downtown, and pedal through Earthquake Park. If you go up the hill from the park, at the top you will be rewarded by tremendous panoramic views, and a great spot to watch the airplanes takeoff and land. Further down the trail is Point Woronzof Beach and the Kincaid Park. Along the way be on the lookout for some of Alaska's famous residents, bears and especially moose!
3. Alaska Railroad Depot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,046 reviews
Reviewed By michaelgC2931CI - Crawfordsville, United States
The Gold Star Line is like going first class on a jet. You are raised above the engine so that you have a great view 360 degrees. But if you decide to go that route you must sign up for way in advance of your arrival. A year would be the soonest because everyone wants that service the Gold Star provides. You get great meals a specially provided dinning car with excellent food and service. Go the Gold Star for both going to Denali and returning to Anchorage.
4. Holy Family Cathedral
5. Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
6. Delaney Park Strip
7. Resolution Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 161 reviews
Park with a statue of Captain James Cook.
Reviewed By Xanerin - Alice Springs, Australia
This is a very fitting statue to a wonderful and talented man, Captain Cook. The views from this wooden pavilion type park are beautiful and so well thought out. A pity about the graffiti and rubbish left around such a historical place.
8. Pioneer School House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Whaling Wall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By oaktree56
The artist, Wyland, has done several murals in cities around the USA. They are all wonderful. I was disappointed that this one is fronted by a parking lot and all the wires and blandness that comes with that. Still it is a wonderful mural that you need to wander down a boring street to see.
10. The Ulu Factory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 698 reviews
Reviewed By kelphxpdx - Washington DC, United States
This tiny little factory is out of the way, but absolutely a must if you're in Anchorage. The traditional Ulu knife I bought is absolutely one of the best, practical, and value-for-the money souvenirs I've ever brought home. I've used it several times and LOVE it! It's even better than described by the factory staff. Take the time to visit, see how the knives are made, and be as shocked as I am at how great the knives and companion cutting boards are for their VERY low cost (approx. $30)! Other great items to view and buy as well.
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