Anchorage Things to Do

This park sits as a large, flat, rectangular, grassy area dominated by a huge outdoor playground and picnic facility. Built by locals wishing to have a convenient play area for their children, it was the combined effort of a ne... more

Since 1975, this Auditorium has held lectures, concerts, dance performances and much more. Used for public forums as much as for folk and rock concerts, it handles many University performances and has proven to be an excellent... more

This established restaurant has partnered with the new Ramada Anchorage. Attached to the hotel by way of its main lobby, a row of gold lion statues separate the dimly lit dining room. Try the daily buffets. Also offered are a l... more

With a picnic shelter, four tennis courts for public use, a playground and walking trails, this is a small and lovely wooded park offering a great place to relax while your kids play. This park is named for one of the founding... more

This heavily wooded park has two miles of multi-use trails winding through its hills. A favorite for locals to walk their dogs, it is typically a slower-moving crowd who enjoy the peace and quiet. Dogs are required to be on lea... more

This park may be driven to, or accessed by walking down the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail from downtown (about 1 mile south on the trail). The park includes a fitness area with pull-up bars, sit-up bench and other fitness equipmen... more

The Discovery Theatre, one of the venues housed at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, is a one-of-a-kind gem. It's spectacular design, which features expansive curves, silver seats and trimming, and UFO-shaped acoustic... more

Come here for that "one of a kind" gift. Since 1971, it has carried the best Alaskan artists' work for viewing and purchase. See Byron Birdsall's distinctive paintings and the artwork of Barbara Lavallee, illustrator of the Mam... more

This is the kind of restaurant where the staff sings to you for your birthday. Try the enormous combination platters if you are really hungry or a dinner plate like the Halibut Stuffed Tacos with lime sauce and fresh fruit sals... more

This small branch library is located inside the Boniface Mall offering many things to nearby residents. With online access, you may locate books in other branches, check their status and read articles. The library has a video a... more