University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"We stayed 1 night after flying in for a trip. This is a great value stay. The place was clean, there's a very good seafood restaurant across the street along with other typical options. Loved the free on- call shuttle. Very good selection of foods for breakfast."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
"Extremely rude staff and on top of that barely any staff working at this hotel. Check in line stretched back to front door and took me over 45 minutes to check in. Trash cans overflowing in lobby. No staff seemed to care about anything. Hallways smelled bad. Hotel felt old and not maintained well ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
"Free shuttle from airport awesome"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Was put in a different room than I asked for"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"No"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Anchorage Airport
"The carpet in the hallways needs to go"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
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.
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 Alaska Airlines Center and Anchorage Museum.
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.
Northeast Anchorage
While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Inlet and Nunaka Valley South Park.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Mulcahy Stadium and Anchorage Football Stadium.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum and Arctic Benson Park while you're in town.
