Head to the arty city of Anchorage
Enjoy the area's museums, festivals and art galleries with a rental holiday home in Anchorage. This city's hiking, wildlife and mountain views draw many visitors. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Anchorage
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that Anchorage has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Hillberg Ski Area (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
- Anchorage Golf Course (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
- Alaska Zoo (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Hilltop Ski Area (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)
- Arctic Valley Ski Area (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
- Settlers Bay Golf Course (21.9 mi / 35.3 km)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Anchorage
Travellers enjoy Anchorage for its wildlife, glaciers and parks. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to appreciate the scenery, Anchorage is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- The Rooftop (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Delaney Park (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Ship Creek Viewing Platform (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)
- Nunaka Valley South Park (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- Prince William Sound (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
Travelling to and around Anchorage
Fly into Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), the closest airport, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), which is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) away.
If you prefer train travel, make your way to Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot or Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot and explore the city from there.