Anchorage Things to Do

Massive bottles of Veuve Clicquot (gold label) grace the long wooden tables placed as dividers within this large, one-room dining room. Hand-cut steaks and an extensive wine list draw a crowd every night. Appetizers of Baked Cl... more

One of the best views of the sunset over Cook Inlet and Mt. Susitna is found behind an outstanding piece of Simon's Key Lime Pie. This restaurant offers a full view of the Alaska Range. As incredible as the food, view and servi... more

This bar's small, dark interior is filled with couches and overstuffed chairs. From its one oval bar, it serves up a mean martini with its hot DJ tunes. In the center is a small dance floor that is almost always packed. Wearing... more

This historic bar situated in the Historic Anchorage Hotel offers live music every Friday and Saturday night. With classy chandeliers and old fashioned, round wooden tables with leather topped bar stools, it is a favorite of do... more

This house museum, moved to a beautiful site in Elderberry Park over the water, shows how an early Swedish immigrant lived. Although far from grand, the house is quaint, surrounded by a lovely little garden, and dates fr... more

Built in 1929, this building housed the workers that serviced the nearby sections of the Alaska Railroad. In 1979, the National Register claimed it as a Historic Place and now it hosts the Chugach State Park Headquarters. Check... more

With free summer concerts held in front of the building at noon (Wednesday's & Friday's) and the Log Cabin Visitor's Center just next door, this old City Hall is frequently bustling with activity. Housing the office of the Anch... more

One of only 12 nationwide archives of this kind, this building stores extensive records belonging to the Federal government. Holding more than 50,000 records in the collection in addition to the original federal documents that... more

Departing from Whittier, 60-miles south of Anchorage, this daily cruise (from May 1 - Sep 30) is a four-and-a-half hour trip that offers views of 26 glaciers. Along the way you may expect to view sea otters, seals, porpoises an... more

The Alaska Railroad covers 500 miles from Seward to Fairbanks. In 1985, the Railroad was purchased by the State of Alaska from the federal government. Rebuilt and improved on in 1997, the first floor is designated for passenger... more