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mbraced by mountain ranges and warmed by a maritime climate, Anchorage is alive year-round with adventure, recreation, seasonal festivities, sporting events and more. Recognized as a four-time All-American City, it is Alaska’s largest city and is surrounded by spectacular wilderness. The area was originally a summer camp of the Dena’ina Athabascans who have fished and trapped here for over 8,000 years. Europeans first arrived in 1778, when the British explorer James Cook arrived in the area on his third voyage to North America. Anchorage, however, didn’t get its start as a city until 1915, when the area was selected by President Woodrow
Wilson as the headquarters of the Alaska Railroad. 2022 marks over 107 years of growth and prosperity for this vibrant city. Anchorage has much to offer visitors and is an excellent place to stay as you explore the myriad of things to do nearby. In summer months, enjoy endless hours of fun under the midnight sun. Flightsee over snow capped mountains, cruise cobalt waters to see Alaska’s abundant sealife, reel in a wild Alaska salmon right downtown or hike a mountain trail just a few minutes from your door. There is parking for RV’s at the AC Couplet lot on 3rd Avenue between A & C St. and the terminal lot near the Alaska Railroad Depot or any of the shopping malls.
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