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Introduction
A mix of the familiar and the unusual, the metropolitan and the rustic, Anchorage is a place where it is not uncommon to see moose walking through the parking lot of a downtown skyscraper, or to find yourself stuck in traffic as dogs fill the... Continue reading »
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History
Far off the beaten path, Alaska has a history of being accessed by explorers with funding obtained from deep-pocketed investors. Although Russian explorers had settled in Alaska by 1784, Captain James Cook is credited with discovering Anchora... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Since the 1970s, Anchorage has had an-oil driven economy, although its fastest growing industry nowadays is tourism. The number of visitors has doubled over the past 10 years, and more than 1.2 million people now travel to, or through, Anchor... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Since the 1970s, Anchorage has had an-oil driven economy, although its fastest growing industry nowadays is tourism. The number of visitors has doubled over the past 10 years, and more than 1.2 million people now travel to, or through, Anchor... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
The most remarkable thing about Anchorage is its unique blend of city life and wildlife. Devoid of tall monuments but cradled by mountains, free from mass thoroughfares yet riddled with hiking trails, the city holds unlimited wonders for outd... Continue reading »
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Tours
Looking for a chance to experience the many opportunities available in Anchorage? You can observe the city's way of life, learn about its history and see many of the local attractions via the following list of tours, museums and activities.... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Anchorage International Airport (ANC) (+1 907 266 2526/ http://www.anchorageairport.com). Its two terminals house the following airlines: Alaska Airlines ( +1 800 252 7522/ http://www.alaskaair.com) American Air... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Anchorage State: Alaska Country: United States Anchorage by the Numbers: Population: 259,391 Elevation: 114 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 15.7 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 69.5 inches Average January Temperature: 15 degrees F Average... Continue reading »
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Introduction
As teenagers living in Anchorage, my cousin and I got a job from a family friend painting his lake cabin. He flew us out on his floatplane and left us there, with paint, food, and a little beer. A creek that ran past the lake was so full of s... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Orientation Many visitors never make it beyond the downtown area, the old-fashioned grid of streets at the northwest corner of town where the large hotels and gift shops are located. Street numbers and letters work on a simple pattern and... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Banks -- A bank is rarely far away, and all grocery stores and gas stations also have ATMs. Downtown, Wells Fargo (tel. 907/263-2016) has a branch in the 5th Avenue Mall (5th Ave. and D St.), with a foreign exchange desk and wire transfer ser... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane -- You'll probably get to Anchorage at the start of your trip by air, as the city receives by far the most flights linking Alaska to the rest of the world, on many airlines. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is a major... Continue reading »
Anchorage Travel Experiences
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Fishing for King Crab
The rumors are true, Commercial fishing in Alaska is a COLD, exhilarating and deadly profession. Sitting inside a warm cab and driving ba... Continue reading »
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Inside the Outside
Alaskans are a different breed of American.I witnessed this through two prime examples...When i got on that fated, fat plane from Aucklan... Continue reading »
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Sharing Salted Nut Rolls
On the plane from Anchorage, Alaska back to the Twin Cities I began a friendly conversation with the bearded man next to me. My plane mat... Continue reading »
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Last day at work at the State
4 July 2004 - Fourth of July in Juneau Alaska with pancake brekkie and parade and fireworks from the veranda of the SOB on the eve of the... Continue reading »
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Retail therapy with a bit of board therapy
Well after a fantastic sleep (the beds don't get any better than at the Sheraton) we went out to pick up a few ski supplies at REI and t... Continue reading »
Popular Anchorage Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express Anchorage
- Homewood Suites Anchorage
- Marriott Anchorage Downtown
- Dimond Center Hotel
- Anchorage Grand Hotel
- Historic Anchorage Hotel
- Hampton Inn Anchorage
- Hotel Captain Cook
- Comfort Inn Ship Creek
- Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Popular Anchorage Things to Do
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Flattop Trail Hike
- Club Millenium
- Darwin's Theory
- Bear Tooth Theater Pub
- Downtown Bicycle Rental
- Anchorage Museum of History & Art
- Z.J. Loussac Library-Main Branch
- Anchorage Fifth Avenue Mall
- Rosenberg Photography Gallery
