Government Hill Travel Guide

Anchorage

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Popular places to visit

Anchorage

Alyeska Ski Resort

Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.

Alyeska Ski Resort
Alaska Native Heritage Center showing a statue or sculpture

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.

Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage featuring street scenes

Anchorage Museum

One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.

Anchorage Museum
Kenai Peninsula showing mountains and a bay or harbour

Prince William Sound

Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.

Prince William Sound
Chugach State Park showing mountains, snow and a river or creek

Chugach State Park

Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.

Chugach State Park
Kincaid Park

Kincaid Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kincaid Park

Things to do

Anchorage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

฿2,240
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage

Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage

฿2,564
per adult
Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage
Private Tour: Anchorage 3-Hour Tour

Private Tour: Anchorage 3-Hour Tour

฿21,050
per traveller
Private Tour: Anchorage 3-Hour Tour
Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

฿6,550
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Private Anchorage Glacier River Walk & Wildlife Tour

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

฿5,470
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Whittier Cruise Ship Port Pick Up

Whittier to Anchorage Full Day Transit Tour From the Port

฿6,518
per adult
Whittier to Anchorage Full Day Transit Tour From the Port
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Top hotels in Government Hill

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,935 reviews)
"The room was nice and the beds were comfortable. However, for our 4 night stay they never cleaned and restocked the room. One day they had replaced the towels and that was it. I had to ask at the front desk for extra towels, toilet paper and coffee. Everyone was very nice and the room was comfortable, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is ฿9,151 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿9,151
฿11,161 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,880 reviews)
"Great staff and easy check in"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Lakefront Anchorage
Westmark Anchorage Hotel

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Fully refundable
The price is ฿6,731 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿6,731
฿7,538 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,047 reviews)
"Great hotel mid town convenient to walking, shopping and dining locations. We would, definitely stay here again if in Anchorage. However, staff advise that the hotel is closing this winter to become a homeless shelter"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

3 out of 5
4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is ฿6,478 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,478
฿7,255 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Value for price was ok"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

2.5 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is ฿5,509 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,509
฿6,170 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,623 reviews)
"Older hotel. Our room was recently renovated with new carpet and beds. They just needed to pay a little more attention to areas of over paint of missing areas when painting."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

3 out of 5
239 West 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is ฿9,255 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿9,255
฿10,365 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (752 reviews)
"Nice rooms, good location for downtown. Parking was $15/day. Internet was good. Good restaurant for breakfast, but pricey. There was significant construction and railroad noise after 7:30A."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt
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Other neighbourhoods around Government Hill

Anchorage showing a river or creek and marine life

Downtown Anchorage

3.5/5(15 area reviews)

Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Historic City Hall and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center.

Downtown Anchorage
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Fairview

While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

Fairview
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail which includes a sunset

South Addition

While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.

South Addition
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North Star

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

North Star
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Airport Heights Community Council

While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.

Airport Heights Community Council
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Rogers Park

Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.

Rogers Park

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