Anchorage Things to Do

Nationally recognized muralist Wyland has painted a mural that is 400 feet in length and five stories in height (on the J.C. Penney's wall) depicting underwater whales with icebergs floating above them. The scene is particularl... more

Directly across from Simon's and Seafort's restaurant, this day spa provides style cuts, perms, highlights, waxing, makeovers and more for women. Men's services include style and cut, shaves, temporary color and a rest facial.... more

This structure was moved in the 1920s from the tiny city of Knik, by horse and sleigh, 57 miles south to Anchorage. Church members began adding to the building (late 30s), but were interrupted by the war and did not complete it... more

This library contains a sweeping indoor staircase, computer access, three floors of neatly arranged titles, reference desks throughout, study areas and a walnut paneled reading lounge in the Alaska Collection area. Outside, a l... more

One block from the new Long House Alaskan Motel, on the shores of Lake Spenard, sits this park boasting views the largest float-plane runway in the world. With nearly constant take-offs and landings in summer, this is a great p... more

This 1915 historic site was the town's original gravesite. Upright whalebones mark, in traditional Eskimo style, some of the graves where many well known forefathers of this state rest. Alaska's well-known artist, Sydney Lauren... more

A blue, onion-shaped globe tops this small, wooden historic building. It was built in the 1830s marking a site that has had constant Athabascan presence since at least 1652 (though oral tradition has it that the settlement date... more

Carrying a variety of media types, this gallery is within the Dimond Mall. In addition to Byron Birdsall paintings, many other Alaskan artists, including Tony Dawson and Johnny Johnson, provide photographic prints of wildlife a... more

Two thousand-pound, beautiful draft horses pull the restored Falling Front Brougham carriage built in 1893, and the 1879 built Landau carriage. Having received the Heart of the City Award for recreational events in 1995, these... more

This coastal trail offers 10 miles of paved walking, skiing, biking and in-line skating heaven. It also provides unbelievable sunset views. The trail, built in honor of one of the city's mayors and the current state's governor,... more