Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.
Town Square Municipal Park
After visiting Town Square Municipal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Anchorage. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Alaska Experience Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Alaska Experience Theatre during your trip to Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.
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.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Top hotels in Downtown Anchorage
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
The room type that I booked was "Sold Out" when I arrived for 3 p.m. Check-in. The front desk person had no idea why. Unfortunately, no manager was available until the next day! Thankfully, she still was able to get me a room for the night, but not the King Suite that I reserved. I cannot recommend ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Great location, in the middle of downtown. Very clean, friendly staff. A draw back is the distance from the front desk. The room can easily be located almost a quarter mile from the front desk.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Hotel is poorly maintained for what it’s known for. It’s more like a motel type of thing compared to the high bars that the name already sets. The room was clean though
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
Thanks
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Anchorage
I’ve stayed in many Hiltons and this was the worst by a very long way - mostly due to the very poor attitude of the staff who treated us as a definite inconvenience and annoyance both at pre-check-in, check in, problems with the key - twice, and a long wait for a table at dinner only to be told gruffly ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown
The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Anchorage
Bootlegger Cove
If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center are top sights worth seeing.
South Addition
While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Mulcahy Stadium and Anchorage Football Stadium.
North Star
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Anchorage Football Stadium and Mulcahy Stadium.
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.
Spenard
Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.
