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The Anchorage city and seaport are located at the head of Cook Inlet. The largest city in the state was founded in 1918 as a railway construction camp. In 1964 it was severely damaged by an earthquake and some evidence of the temblor still exist ast Earthquake Park. Anchorage is a popular visitor destination and serves as the center of commerce for the region. It's amenities include luxury hotels, fine cuisine, interesting shopping, and area state parks. Special events include: Saturday Market, Fur Rendezvous, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Juneteenth Celebration, World Eskaimo-Indian Olympics, and Golden Days.

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum

4721 Aircraft Dr.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 248-5325

The museum contains a 29 vintage aircraft and a 1936 Stinson A Tri-Motor. Other displays include a photographic chronical of civilian and military history.

Alaska Experience Theater

705 W.Sixth Ave.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 276-3730

A documentary and drama of the great outdoors of Alaska called "Alaska the Greatland".

Alaska Public Lands Information Center

605 W. Fourth Ave.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 271-2737

This center offers information of Alaska's state and federal public lands.

Alaska Zoo

O'Malley Rd.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 346-3242

This 30-acre zoo has many Alaskan natives and other arctic animals.

Alyeska Resort and Ski Area

SR 1 (Seward Hwy.)

Anchorage

Alaska

(907)754-1111 or (800)880-3880

The resort offers hiking and mountain biking in the summer and is a major alpine ski area in the winter.

Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau

524 W. Fourth Ave.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 276-4118

For the lastest information on the local area.

Anchorage Museum of History and Art

121 W. Seventh Ave.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907)343-4326 or 343-6187

The museum offers exhibits about the art, history, and cultures of Alaska. Includes pre-historic artifacts, documents, paintings and drawings.

Chugach State Park

Glenn Hwy.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 345-5014

This state park offers wildlife displays, wildlife watching, nature walks, hiking, cross-country skiing and is known for its rivers, lakes, and a view of the Chugach Mountains.

Era Helicopters Flightseeing Tours

6160 S. Airport Dr.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907)248-422 or (800)843-1947

Era Helicopters Flightseeing Tours offers a 1 to 2 hour narrated aerial tours of Anchorage and the Chugach Mountains. Tours routes include Knik Glacier, Prince William Sound, Mt. McKinley, the Harding Icefield and the Alaska Range .

Fort Richardson Fish and Wildlife Center

Fort Richardson U.S. Army Post, Bldg. 600

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 384-0431

The center exhibits over 200 mounted trophies and includes 95 species of Alaskan wildlife and fish.

Heritage Library and Museum

Northern Lights Blvd. and C St., National Bank of Alaska Building

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 265-2834

The center has Eskimo and other native artifacts, a library, and more.

Major Marine Tours

Tour Boat Dock

Anchorage

Alaska

(907)274-7300 or (800)764-7300

The tours offer narrated sightseeing cruise tours of 50 miles of the Prince William Sound.

Oscar Anderson House

420 M St., Elderberry Park

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 274-2336

This 1915 house was built on one of the first townsite lots in Anchorage.

Phillips' Cruises 26 Glacier Cruise

Port of Whittier

Anchorage

Alaska

(907)276-8023

The cruise offers a 6 hour tour of Prince William Sound.

Portage Glacier Recreation Area

Seward-Anchorage Hwy.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 783-3242

The area offers a parking area giving a clear view across Portage Lake.

Rust's Flying Service

Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage

Alaska

(907)243-1595 or (800)544-2299

The service offers narrated tours by sea planes of Anchorages areas.

The Imaginarium

Fifth Ave. and G St.

Anchorage

Alaska

(907) 276-3179

The center is a hands-on discovery center offering science exhibits for people to explore.

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