1. Anchorage Museum
Visit the Anchorage Museum - This museum has great exhibits on Alaskan art, history, and culture. They also have a planetarium and live animal displays.
2. Seward Highway
Take a drive along the Seward Highway - This scenic highway offers amazing views of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm. Stop at overlooks along the way.
3. Alaska Native Heritage Center
Explore the Alaska Native Heritage Center - Learn about Alaska's indigenous cultures with traditional dance performances, native art demonstrations, tours of traditional homes, and more.
4. Go fishing
Go fishing - Anchorage is surrounded by streams and lakes full of salmon, trout, char, and more. Join a guided tour or rent fishing gear and go on your own.
5. Hike Flattop Mountain Trail
Hike Flattop Mountain Trail - Just minutes from downtown, this popular hike offers spectacular 360-degree views from the top of the peak.
6. Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge
Visit the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge - Spot beluga whales, seals, moose, and more in their natural habitat along the Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm.
7. Ride the Alyeska Tramway
Ride the Alyeska Tramway - Take a tram ride up to the top of Mount Alyeska for mountain and glacier views. You can also hike, bike, or dine at the resort.
8. Bike or walk the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Bike or walk the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail - Enjoy this scenic 11-mile path along Cook Inlet with views of the Alaska Range.
9. Potter Marsh State Game Refuge
Visit Potter Marsh State Game Refuge - This wildlife refuge just south of Anchorage is home to tons of migratory birds in the summer like grebes, loons, and swans.
10. Saturday Market
Check out the Saturday Market - On summer weekends, peruse Alaska treasures from local artists, craftspeople, and growers in this lively, outdoor market setting downtown.