Anchorage is the largest city in the state of Alaska. It is surrounded by mountains on its 3 sides and Cook Inlet on the other side. Anchorage enjoys the beautiful and snow-covered mountains on the winter and the lively color of green leaves on spring. Due to its geographical location, tourists prefer to travel by air. Point of entry to this beautiful place is the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

As one of the most visited places in the world, Anchorage, Alaska has several places where guests can stay for the whole duration of their visits.

• Aspen Extended Stay
• Days Inn Anchorage Downtown
• Hawthorn Anchorage
• Inlet Inn Motel
• Long House Alaskan Hotel
• Merrill Field Inn
• Mush Inn Motel

A day should not be wasted staying at the hotel for there are many wonderful places to visit in Anchorage. Museums, parks, gardens and halls are easily accessible. Main points of attractions include:

• Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
• Alaska Botanical Garden
• Alaska Museum of History and Art
• Alaska Native Heritage Center
• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Alaska Zoo
• Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
• Anchorage Museum of History
• Anchorage Visitor Bureau
• Earthquake Park
• Egan Civic and Convention Center
• Order of Alaska State Troopers
• Imaginarium: Science Discovery Center
• Oscar Anderson House Museum
• Sullivan Arena
• University of Anchorage
• Well Fargo Alaska Heritage Library & Museum
• World Trade Center – Alaska

People Mover, the bus system of Anchorage, serves as the main transportation around the place. Central hub of People Mover is in downtown Anchorage while satellite hubs are located at Dimond Center and Muldoon Mall. Other services such as point-to-point van service and carpooling are also provided by People Mover. From the city, other nearby places – Seard, Talkeetna, Denali National Oark and Fairbanks are serviced by Alaska Raildroad during summer. The Ship Creek Area is serviced by the Ship Creek Shuttle.

Food is something we can’t live without. When touring Anchorage, a visit to the following places and a taste of what they offer will make you crave for more.

• Dani Japanese is the hang-out of sushi lovers.
• Whitespot is known for its halibut fish sandwiches.
• Gracier Brewhouse is frequented for their excellent salmon.
• Sourdough Mining Co. is highly recommended for their corn fritters.

Before heading out for a tour of the whole city and the nearby places, you can get updated information about Anchorage on their leading newspapers Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Star and Anchorage Press.

Aside from the picturesque view of the mountains, historical museums and beautiful parks, Anchorage offers its visitors an array of outdoor activities – swimming, cruising, skiing and snowboarding, hiking and camping, mountain climbing and shopping. Visitors and locals can rent bikes at the nearby rental shops and enjoy biking on paths with amazing views. A cruise to the Glaciers will surely be filled with rich experience in the company of whales, dolphins, otters and sea lions. Alpenglow Ski Area, Alyeska Resort, Hilltop Ski Area and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark are some of the places to go to if you are looking for a place to practice your ski lessons.

Giftshops where you can buy some local products and antiques for take-home souvenirs are scattered around the city. But, you can also take advantage of the Saturday markets where you can find great items at the lowest price.

Summer time in Anchorage is enjoyed very much by tourists. Daylight is still visible even at late night time. Visitors also expect to witness the Sitka Summer Music Festival held every September at Alaska Pacific University. Visitors can also schedule their tours to Anchorage on the month of February. It is during this time that the Rendezvous Festival is being held. The highlight of this event is the International Ice Carving.