Bear Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

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.

Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.

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

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.
Things to do

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Top hotels in Bear Valley

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Standard continental breakfast. Shuttle service was excellent. Bathroom clean, water pressure was good and a very good shower. Bed was comfortable sleep like a rock. Good value for the price.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
MK was rude ,as soon as we walked in. I approached the desk to see if check in was available, before I could get a hello out of my mouth, she said We don't have check in until 3pm. Not Hi, ( this was at 140pm). So we went and sat in your lounge. We happened to go out of the lounge and to our surprise ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
The place was clean and comfortable. The only thing we didn’t like was the shower didn’t have much pressure and there were no toiletries or hair dryer in the bathroom. We appreciated the extra blankets and we had a good nights sleep! Only stayed one night.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Was dirty and smelled like smoke only good thing was the service
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Place was just dirty and does not live up to the Wyndham name.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
The staff was awesome and the room stylish.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bear Valley

Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

Old Seward - Oceanview
While there might not be top attractions in Old Seward - Oceanview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark.

Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Campbell Park
Though Campbell Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.

Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.
