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Hooper Bay
Yukon River Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge
SYMBOLS
Nunivak Island
Car Train
JUNE
63˚F/17˚C 22:00 daylight
Airplane
65˚F/18˚C 21:36 daylight
4 hrs
Denali National Park
3 hrs
Talkeetna
2.5 hrs
Talkeetna
2 hrs 1.5 hrs 1 hr
APRIL
MARCH
OCT.
40˚F/4˚C 11:34 daylight
FEB.
NOV.
26˚F/-3˚C 10:34 daylight
27˚F/-3˚C 9:01 daylight
JAN.
22˚F/-6˚C 8:16 daylight
DEC.
Car Train
Eklutna
30 min
Eagle River
ANCHORAGE Beluga Point
PALMER, WASILLA & MATANUSKA SUSITNA VALLEY
KENAI & SOLDOTNA
• Musk Ox Farm
45 min
Girdwood
1hr
Portage Girdwood Homer
• Scenic farming community
1.5 hrs
Whittier Portage
2 hrs
Whittier
2.5 hrs
Seward
3 hrs
Soldotna Kenai
4 hrs
Anchor Point Seward
• Farm tours
Homer
• Trout and salmon
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fishing charters Matanuska Glacier hikes Alaska State Fair Wilderness lodges Rafting and float trips Knik Glacier access
EAGLE RIVER & EKLUTNA
• Eagle River Nature Center • Eklutna Historical Park • Saint Nicholas Church • Spirit houses • Eklutna Lake
Visit
sport-caught king salmon) • Kenai Historic Townsite • Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
HOMER & KACHEMAK BAY
• Eclectic arts community • Stunning Homer Spit • Wilderness lodges and
unique accommodations
• Saltwater halibut and
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• Thunderbird Falls *Times are estimated
• Kenai River (world-record
• World-record vegetables
• Access to Chugach State Park
SOUTH 2
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge
Airplane
• Reindeer Farm
5 hrs
Bristol Bay
24˚F/-4˚C 5:28 daylight
Wasilla
45 min
30 min
Togiak National Wildlife Refuge
SEPT.
55˚F/13˚C 14:25 daylight
34˚F/1˚C 13:10 daylight
Wasilla Palmer Denali National Park
SOU
64˚F/18˚C 17:41 daylight
44˚F/7˚C 16:20 daylight
Hatcher Pass
Kuskokwim River
Etolin Strait AUG.
MAY
56˚F/13˚C 19:55 daylight
NORTH
Bethel
JULY
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salmon fishing charters Sea kayaking Horseback riding tours Homer Small Boat Harbor Museums and galleries Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitors Center Access to Halibut Cove, Tutka Bay and Seldovia
Wood-Tikchik State Park
Innoko National Wildlife Refuge
Delta Junction
Denali National Park
Tok
Kuskokwim Mountains
Mount McKinley Denali State Park
Aniak
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge
Talkeetna
SOUTHCENTRAL
UTHWEST
Palmer
Wasilla
Glennallen Chugach
Eklutna Mountains Eagle River Indian Girdwood Hope Valdez Whittier
Anchorage
Nushagak River
Kenai Soldotna
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Seward
Homer Cook Inlet
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Kenai Fjords National Park
Prince William Sound
Kennicott Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
St. Elias Range
Gulf of Alaska Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
WHITTIER & PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Kodiak Island
• Glacier cruises
Kodiak
• Hiking trails • Camping • Cruise ship port • Longest mountain tunnel
ANCHORAGE
• 135 miles of award-winning
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multi-use trails (bike rentals available) Spectacular vistas of Cook Inlet and six mountain ranges including the Alaska Range and Mount McKinley 1,500 resident moose Vibrant public and botanical gardens Festive events and markets Abundant culinary options – local to international, family to fine dining Salmon fishing in the heart of downtown Enriching museums, science and cultural centers Alaska Zoo Golf courses with late night tee times Wide range of accommodations – economy to upscale, most major brands Fly-out fishing and bear viewing Rail tours Chugach State Park (third largest in the U.S.) Local microbreweries Alaska-themed shows and attractions
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in the U.S. Alaska Railroad stop Sea kayaking tours Saltwater fishing charters WWII Port & Buckner Building
TALKEETNA
• Mount McKinley base camp town • Views of Mount McKinley
WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE
• Nine of the 16 highest peaks
in North America
• Ghost town • Visitor center • Kennecott Mines National
Historic Landmark
• Flightseeing • Wilderness hikes • Glacier hikes
• River fishing charters • Wilderness lodges • Flightseeing • Jetboat tours • Walking tours • Dog mushing tours
SEWARD & KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
GIRDWOOD & PORTAGE • Alyeska Resort • Fine dining • Hiking and berry picking • Heli flightseeing • Glacier dog mushing
• Alaska SeaLife Center
• Winner Creek Trail
• Saltwater salmon and halibut
• Crow Creek Gold Mine
• Float trips
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fishing charters Alaska Railroad stop Exit Glacier Nature Center Sea kayaking Wildlife and glacier cruises Wilderness lodges Seward Small Boat Harbor Unique Alaska stores Hiking Cruise ship port city
• Jet boat safari • Glacier cruise • Mountain and road biking • Paragliding • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center • Portage Glacier • Begich, Boggs Visitor Center
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Alaska is so much more than you think. Nature, culture, wildlife and hospitality – this destination has something for everybody, and an experience you will never forget!
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Marie-Therese Nyman, 2014 AWE Spring FAM Participant
GET AWE’D IN ALASKA
Anchorage Wild Expert (AWE) online destination training is designed to make you an expert on Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska, enhancing your credibility with clients and increasing your Alaska sales. Discover insider tips and tools to create amazing Alaska packages for your clients. The first four modules, called the “Explorer Series”, introduce you to Alaska before highlighting the many adventures available to travelers in the Southcentral region. The “Pathfinder Series” includes two modules that cover season-specific activities and attractions as well as adventures that can be experienced year-round. Tour through Anchorage in a whole new way with the “Then & Now Series”, which explores the surprising history, highlights and transformations of the last 100 years of travel in Alaska. If you haven’t completed AWE training, now is the time! Complete all 3 series and qualify for a spot on one of our Alaska familiarization tours. Learn more at Anchorage.net/travel-trade/training
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CREATURE COMFORTS WITH PLENTY OF CRITTERS!
PMS PMS and mountains, PMS Anchorage is an urban oasis in untamed wilderness. ThePMS city is flanked by both water 548 with streams and greenbelts weaving through the city.185 Wildlife that share this 361 rich habitat2915 include moose, beaver, salmon, brown and black bear, wolves, lynx, coyotes, mountain goats and Dall sheep. Hundreds of bird species also make Anchorage home or pass through on annual migrations. Beluga whales are a frequent sight just offshore in Turnagain Arm. It’s not necessary to travel far from cosmopolitan comforts to enjoy wildlife encounters. In fact, it is not necessary to leave the city at all! For guaranteed wildlife viewing, head to the Alaska Zoo, situated in a natural boreal forest in the Chugach foothills and featuring a number of native and exotic cold-climate species, such as polar bears, wolverines, Amur tigers, Bactrian camels and snow leopards. Farther south, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a vast park with brown and black bear, caribou, elk, moose and wood bison. The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is the world’s largest cold water marine research facility. It is the place to see wildlife found below the waves and along the coast of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park.
Popular wildlife viewing hot spots around anchorage include: Beluga Point and Windy Corner (along the Seward Highway) | beluga whale, Dall sheep Chester Creek Trail | moose Eagle River Nature Center | salmon, beaver, moose, brown and black bear Glen Alps | moose, brown and black bear, wolves, lynx and occasionally wolverine Kincaid Park | moose Potter Marsh and Westchester Lagoon | migratory waterfowl and birds of prey, salmon
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BECOME AN EXPERT SUMMER SAMPLER
A day in Anchorage is filled with limitless potential. There are thousands of ways to combine activities, attractions, restaurants and experiences to make a perfect summer day in Anchorage. This sample itinerary is just a start; check out the Itinerary Planner on pages 8-17 for a full spectrum of possibilities.
Rise early and start the day off right with a yummy breakfast. Hometown restaurants are the perfect place to try an Alaska twist on traditional favorites. Order King Crab Benedict or a stack of sourdough hotcakes. Rent a bike or stroll along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to enjoy spectacular views of Cook Inlet or take a shuttle to a trail head in the Chugach State Park. Wildlife like the trail almost as much as humans; you may see one of the more than 1,500 moose that live in Anchorage.
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Morning
Grab a bite of Alaska at one of the many sidewalk vendors along the downtown streets. Enjoy a salmon quesadilla or reindeer sausage and a feast for the eyes at the same time; the city’s parks and sidewalks are filled with huge flowers blooming in the long summer sun. After lunch, cast a line for salmon at Ship Creek. From license to waders to pole, local fishing outfitters have everything needed to land the big one. You can even take your fish home; local processors can prep, pack and ship catches home to share with family and friends.
Evening
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Learn more about Anchorage on one of the many city walking or trolley tours. Tour options include historic Anchorage, culinary delights, ghost tours and more. Many restaurants offer outdoor seating or decks with views of Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. Be sure to try a microbrew from one of the many breweries in Alaska. Stay up late with the midnight sun!
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ON THE HORIZON
Keep an eye out for these new and exciting developments happening in the last frontier.
Alaska Railroad adds all-inclusive dining to ffiirst-class GoldStar Passenger Service
Passengers travelling the state with Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar passenger service will enjoy all-inclusive dining options beginning in summer 2015. The expanded service will include any of the locally inspired meals offered on Alaska Railroad’s onboard menu, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. GoldStar double-deck train cars feature dome window ceilings, a private bar and outdoor viewing deck. This premier seating option is available on the Denali Star train between Anchorage and Fairbanks and the Coastal Classic train between Anchorage and Seward.
New lodging options in Anchorage and Denali
Aramark completed a renovation of their own with the rebranded Denali Park Village. The 20-acre area near the entrance of Denali National Park includes an upgraded lodge, cabins and a mining-themed marketplace along the shores of the Nenana River.
Alaska cruise and land tour itineraries to include more time in Anchorage
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Many Alaska cruise and land tour providers are adjusting their itineraries to include several additional hours to enjoy Anchorage area attractions. With the extra time, visitors can take in the city’s innovative cuisine, explore cultural highlights or enjoy the area’s extensive trail system. The longer visit also accommodates many day and evening tours, which cater to everyone from photographers to craft brewing enthusiasts.
THERE’S MORE ASHORE!
Help your clients see more of Alaska; adding land to a cruise itinerary is easy and adds more amazing Alaska wildlife, glaciers and experiences to the trip. Anchorage’s unique location allows you to pack in a lot of adventure after cruising across the Gulf of Alaska. Help your clients see more of Alaska with land and sea packages. Here are the keys to building the best itinerary:
Choose one way cruises: Seven-day, one-way cruise itineraries between Vancouver, British Columbia,
and either Seward or Whittier, Alaska, make it easy to add pre- or post-cruise land travel. Both ports are linked to Anchorage by road and rail, and the trip into Anchorage is picturesque by itself.
Pick a package, or choose your own adventures: Select a cruisetour, or add three to five (or more!) extra days for independent exploration in Southcentral. Either way, you’ll have enough time to explore national parks, get an up-close look at amazing glaciers, whales, bears and moose.
Consider extra activities: By day, dog sled across an icy glacier, spot copious wildlife, fly out to 6
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Mount McKinley and get to know Alaska’s first people. By night, enjoy hip amenities, abundant fresh-caught seafood and the frontier spirit of Alaska’s largest city.
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The Voyager Inn, located in the heart of downtown Anchorage and steps from the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, recently unveiled a property-wide renovation. The boutique hotel offers large rooms with luxurious bedding and kitchenettes. Guests of The Voyager also enjoy a complimentary full breakfast and access to the athletic clubs and swimming pool at the adjacent Hotel Captain Cook.
AIE Tours www.aietours.com
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Whittier (Prince William Sound)
Wasilla
Talkeetna
Seward (Kenai Fjords National Park)
Portage
Kenai/Soldotna (Kenai River)
Palmer (Matanuska Valley, Hatcher Pass)
Hope
Homer (Kachemak Bay)
Girdwood (Alyeska Resort)
Fairbanks
Eklutna Historical Park
Eagle River (Eagle RIver Nature Center)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ANCHORAGE AND OTHER ALASKA DESTINATIONS
Denali National Park (Mount McKinley)
Ship Creek & Ulu Factory
Flattop Mountain & Glen Alps Trailhead
Alaska Zoo
Alaska Wild Berry Products & Theatre
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska Botanical Garden
Alaska Aviation Museum
TRANSPORTATION FROM DOWNTOWN ANCHORAGE TO CITY ATTRACTIONS
Alaska Toby Motorcoach www.alaskatobymotorcoach.com
CHARTERS
Airport
GETTING AROUND TOWN & BEYOND
Citywide
CITY TRANSFERS
BAC Transportation, LLC www.baclimoandbus.com Luxury Limousines Ltd. www.luxurylimousinesltd.com Magic Bus www.themagicbus.com Northern Exposure Shuttle www.northernexposureshuttle.com Premier Alaska Tours www.premieralaskatours.com Salmon Berry Tours www.salmonberrytours.com A Alaska Cruise and Transfers and Tours www.alaskacruisetransfer.com
CRUISE TRANSFERS
AAA Go Purple Shuttle www.gopurpleshuttle.com Alaska Park Connection Motorcoach www.alaskatravel.com Alaska Railroad www.alaskarailroad.com/travel Alaska’s Finest Tours & Cruises www.akfinest.com Alaska Shuttle, LLC www.alaskashuttle.net Alaska Toby Motorcoach www.alaskatobymotorcoach.com BAC Transportation, LLC www.baclimoandbus.com Luxury Limousines Ltd. www.luxurylimousinesltd.com Magic Bus www.themagicbus.com Seward Bus Line www.sewardbuslines.net Alamo & National Car Rental luttonj@nationalcar.com
RENTALS
Alaska Car and Van Rentals, LLC www.alaskacarandvan.com Avis Rent-A-Car www.avisalaska.com Budget Rent-a-Car www.BudgetAlaskaOnline.com Dollar Rent-A-Car of Anchorage www.dollar.com Enterprise Rent-a-Car www.enterprise.com Thrifty Car Rental www.anchorage.thrifty.com
SHUTTLES & SCHEDULED SERVICE
Alaska Culture Pass www.alaskaculturepass.org
TAXIS
AAA Go Purple Shuttle www.gopurpleshuttle.com
Alaska Yellow Dispatch, LLC www.akyellowcab.com
Alaska Park Connection Motorcoach www.alaskatravel.com Alaska Railroad www.alaskarailroad.com/travel Alaska’s Finest Tours & Cruises www.glacierhikesandtours.com Alaska Shuttle www.alaskashuttle.net AlaskaTrain.com www.alaskatrain.com Flattop Mountain Shuttle www.alaska-bike-rentals.com Northern Exposure Shuttle www.northernexposureshuttle.com People Mover www.peoplemover.org Seward Bus Line www.sewardbuslines.net Ulu Factory www.theulufactory.com
Checker Cab www.akcheckercab.com
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ITINERARY BASE
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Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
3 hours – full day
Tours from Anchorage to Seward and Whittier
907 Tours, LLC www.907toursalaska.com reservations@907toursalaska.com (907) 947-9425
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half day – full day
City tours, glaciers, wildlife, dog sledding
AAA Go Purple Shuttle Tours www.gopurpleshuttle.com reservation@gopurpleshuttle.com (866) 813-5589 or (907) 644-8098
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full day – multiday
Tours both north and south of Anchorage, fishing
Adventure Sixty North www.adventure60.com adventure60north@gmail.com (907) 224-2600
Tour from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail
3 hour – multiday
Kayaking, bear viewing, glacier hiking, heli-tours, wildlife
Alaska Adventure Unlimited www.alaskaadventureunlimited.com info@alaskaadventureunlimited.com (800) 580-3494 or (907) 373-3494
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full day – multiday
Glacier trekking, flightseeing, jetboat safari, cruise transers, custom tours
Alaska Alpine Adventures www.alaskaalpineadventures.com info@alaskaalpineadventures.com (877) 525-2577
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Multiday
Backpacking, hiking, climbing, rafting, kayaking
AlaskaEdge Wilderness Tours www.alaskaedge.com nugent.fred@gmail.com (866) 240-8085 or (907) 733-7774
Tour from Talkeetna (113 miles, 181 km)
Provided by operator
3 hour – multiday
Wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, camping
Alaska’s Finest Tours & Cruises www.akfinest.com akfinest.anc@gmail.com (907) 764-2067
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
2 hours – full day
Glacier hiking, wildlife viewing, gold panning, day cruises
Alaska Latin Tours www.alaskalatintours.com sales@alaskalatintours.com (800) 696-1323
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
1.5 hours – multiday
Glaciers, wildlife, flightseeing, fishing, custom group tours and transfers
Alaska Life & Glacier Tours www.alaskalifeandglacier.com wasillatour@gmail.com (907) 982-7982
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full day
Wasilla tour, train ride, dog sledding, Musk Ox Farm
Alaska Photo Treks www.alaskaphototreks.com info@ttlalaska.com (907) 350-0251
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
2 hours – multiday
Photography, wildlife, history, hiking, custom tours
Alaska Skylar Travel www.5ialaska.com skylarjiang@skylartravel.com (907) 274-8884
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half day – multiday
Alaska Native culture, multiday custom tours year-round
Alaska Step-On-Guides www.alaskasteponguides.com alaskaguides@yahoo.com (907) 529-6969
Tour from Anchorage
Group tour self-drive
Custom, half day – multiday
Local, multilingual, custom, guide services
Alaska Travel Connections www.alaskatravelconnections.com aktravelconnections@outlook.com (907) 315-3026
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Custom, half day – multiday
Local, multilingual, custom, guide services
Alaska Tour & Travel www.alaskatravel.com info@alaskatravel.com (800) 208-0200 or (907) 245-0200
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full day
City tours, glaciers, wildlife, Alaska national parks, many tour options
adventure/sightseeing tours A Alaska Cruise and Transfers and Tours www.alaskacruisetransfer.com info@alaskacruisetransfer.com (888) 257-8527 or (907) 350-6010
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ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS BASE
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Alaskan Tour Guides, Inc www.alaskantour.com info@alaskantour.com (800) 795-1438 or (907) 746-1438
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
AlaskaTours.com www.alaskatours.com mytrip@alaskatours.com (866) 317-3325 or (907) 277-3000
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator or self-drive
adventure/sightseeing tours (continued)
Anchorage Tours and Transfers www.akcruiseshuttle.com contact@anchoragetoursandtransfers.com (907) 360-5501 Arctic Air Expeditions www.alaskapolarbeartours.com tim@alaskaATVadventures.com (907) 694-4294
Full day – multiday
Glacier trek, rafting, biking, hiking, transportation
Half day – multiday
Tour options for entire state, self-drive or fully escorted itineraries
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half day – full day
City tours, Turnagain Arm, cruise transfers
Fly from Anchorage to the far north
Provided by operator
Multiday
Polar bear and Alaska Native culture tours
Backcountry Safaris www.backcountrysafaris.com bcs-info@backcountrysafaris.com (877) 812-2159 or (907) 222-1632
Tour from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail (transfers from Anchorage available for some tours)
Half day – multiday
Kayaking, rafting, wildlife viewing, dog sledding
Denali Zipline Tours www.denaliziplinetours.com info@denaliziplinetours.com (855) 733-3988 or (907) 733-3988
Tour from Talkeetna (113 miles, 181 km)
Self-drive
3 hours
Zipline through Alaska’s boreal forest
Euro Alaska Tours www.euroalaskatours.com info@euroalaskatours.com (907) 274-1596
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full day – multiday
Bear viewing, kayaking, canoeing
Planet Earth Adventures, LLC www.discoverak.com info@discoverak.com (888) 513-5992 or (907) 717-9666
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full day – multiday
Glacier hiking, wildlife viewing, float trips
Salmon Berry Tours www.salmonberrytours.com reservations@salmonberrytours.com (888) 878-3572 or (907) 278-3572
Tour from Anchorage
Hotel pickup by operator
1 hour – full day
Dog sledding, wildlife viewing, gold panning, Alaska Native culture, culinary
Wilkinson Expeditions www.alaskatrips.com alaskatrips@gci.net (888) 783-4332 or (907) 783-4332
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Multiday
Completely customized back country tours
Alaska All Terrain Tours www.atv-alaska.com info@youralaskaadventure.com (888) 414-7669 or (907) 868-7669
Ride from Palmer (42 miles or 67 km)
Self-drive to staging area, then by operator
Half day – multiday
Tour options around scenic Knik Glacier
3 hours – full day
Tours in Girdwood Valley or around Eklutna Lake; fishing and kayaking options
at v t o u r s
Alaska ATV Adventures www.alaskaATVadventures.com tim@alaskaATVadventures.com (907) 694-4294
Ride from Girdwood (39 miles, 62 km) or Eklutna
Self-drive to staging area, then by operator
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Downtown Bicycle Rental www.alaska-bike-rentals.com bicyclealaska@aol.com (907) 279-5293
Ride from downtown Anchorage (4th Avenue)
Walk, selfdrive, taxi or public transit to company
2 hours – full day
Many styles of bikes available; easy access to Coastal Trail
Lifetime Adventures – Downtown Bike Rentals www.lifetimeadventures.net info@lifetimeadventures.net (907) 746-4644
Ride from downtown Anchorage (5th Avenue and L Street)
Walk, selfdrive, taxi or public transit to company
2 hours – full day
Trek and Gary Fisher bikes; easy access to Coastal Trail, biking accessories
Anchorage Trolley Tours www.alaskatrolley.com sales@alaskatrolley.com (888) 917-8687 or (907) 276-5603
Departs 4th Avenue and F Street
Walk, self-drive, taxi or public transit to downtown, then by operator
1 hour
Features downtown, midtown, Lake Hood and Turnagain
Big Swig Tours www.bigswigtours.com info@bigswigtours.com (907) 268-0872
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
2 – 3 hours
Brewery, local beer, cuisine, Anchorage
Departs Hotel Captain Cook
Walk
15 minutes – 1 hour
Tours operate daily and explore downtown Anchorage
Ghost Tours of Anchorage www.ghosttoursofanchorage.com anchorageghosts@gmail.com (907) 274-4678
Departs 4th Avenue and L Street
Walk
1.5 hours, 7 p.m. daily
Discover the history and mystery of downtown Anchorage
Segway Tours of Anchorage www.segtours.net segtours@gci.net (907) 277-4545
Departs 4th Avenue and E Street
Walk
2 hours
Downtown Anchorage guided segway tours
Alaska Sled Dog Tours www.aksleddogtours.com info@alaskasleddogtours.com (907) 947-4210
Departs from Anchorage
Provided by operator
1 – 4 hours
Dog sled rides throughout the trails of Anchorage
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race www.iditarod.com shooley@iditarod.com (907) 376-5155
Wasilla (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive
1 – 3 hours
Iditarod Museum, dog cart rides
Martin Buser’s Happy Trails Kennel www.buserdog.com martin@buserdog.com (907) 315-4647
Big Lake (62 miles, 99 km)
Self-drive
1 – 2 hours
Make reservations in advance for kennel tours
Seavey’s IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours www.ididaride.com info@ididaride.com (907) 224-8607
From Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
1.5 hours – full day
Dog cart tours or full day custom tours to Exit Glacier
Turning Heads Kennel www.turningheadskennel.com turningheadskennel@gmail.com (907) 224-6686
From Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive
1 – 2 hours
Dog cart rides, kennel tours, indoor and outdoor facilities
Self-drive
3 hours
& r e n ta l s
city tours
Horse-Drawn Carriage Co. www.horsedrawncarriagecompanyalaska.com horsedrawncarriagecompany@gmail.com (907) 688-6005
dog sledding
e n t e r ta i n m e n t Alaska Art Experience www.alaskaartexperience.com info@alaskaartexperience.com (907) 229-1702
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Chugiak (20 miles, 32 km)
Fine art, food, fun in a beautiful Alaska setting
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Alaska Naturally www.TheAlaskaCollection.com auroracollection@alaskan.com (907) 263-2993
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, self-drive, taxi, or public transit
Hourly
Northern lights images with classical and ambient music accompaniment
Alaska Experience Theatre www.alaskaexperiencetheatre.com aetmanager@99imperial.com (907) 272-9076
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, self-drive, taxi or public transit
Hourly
Alaska natural history films, museum exhibit
Alaska Wild Berry Products www.alaskawildberryproducts.com info@akwbp.com (800) 280-2927 or (907) 562-8858
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, self-drive, taxi or public transit
Hourly
Local candymaker, kitchen tours, chocolate waterfall
Bear Square www.bearsquare.net info@bearsquare.net (800) 770-4545 or (907) 277-4545
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, self-drive, taxi or public transit
Open daily
Alaska films, virtual fishing and dog mushing, gold panning, icecream
Bear Tooth Theatrepub tish@moosestooth.net (907) 276-4200 www.beartooththeatre.net
Anchorage (midtown)
Self-drive, taxi or public transit
Open daily
In-theatre dining, microbrews
Cyrano’s Theatre Company www.cyranos.org cyrano@ak.net (907) 274-2599
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, self-drive, taxi or public transit
1 – 3 hours (check show schedule)
Eccentric and wonderful stage performances
(continued)
Music in the Park www.anchoragedowntown.org info@anchoragedowntown.org (907) 279-5650
Anchorage (downtown at 4th Avenue and E Street)
Walk, selfdrive, taxi or public transit
1 – 2 hours, weekdays
Free, live entertainment featuring a variety of musical genres
Acord Guide Service www.acordguideservice.com gacord@acordguideservice.com (888) 782-4200 or (907) 376-0692
Charters from Wasilla (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive to Wasilla, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and trout (freshwater streams)
Alaska Good Time Charters, LLC www.alaskagoodtimecharters.com agtc.david@gmail.com (907) 373-7447
Charters from Whittier (60 miles, 97 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Whittier, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and halibut (saltwater)
Alaska Salmon Fishing/Fishtale River Guides www.fish4salmon.com fishing@fish4salmon.com (907) 746-2199
Charters from Palmer (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive to Palmer, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and trout (freshwater streams)
Alaska Saltwater Charters www.aksaltwatercharters.com aksc@arctic.net (907) 224-7254
Charters from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon (saltwater)
Alaska Wildland Adventures www.alaskarivertrips.com info@alaskarivertrips.com (800) 478-4100 or (907) 783-2928
Charters from Cooper Landing (103 miles, 166 km)
Self-drive to Cooper Landing, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and trout (freshwater streams)
Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC www.alaskananglingadventures.com info@alaskananglingadventures.com (907) 595-3336
Charters from Cooper Landing (103 miles, 166 km)
Self-drive to Cooper Landing, then by operator
Full day
fishing
Salmon and trout (freshwater)
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Alaska Drift Away Fishing www.guidekenairiver.com info@guidekenairiver.com (877) 999-8677 or (907) 529-8677
Various charters around Kenai Peninsula
Self-drive to staging area, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and trout (freshwater streams), girl trips
Drifters Lodge www.drifterslodge.com info@drifterslodge.com (866) 595-5959 or (907) 595-5555
Charters from Cooper Landing (103 miles, 166 km)
Self-drive to Cooper Landing, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and trout (freshwater streams)
Fisherman’s Choice Charters www.akfishermanschoice.com fishermanschoice@gmail.com (800) 989-8707 or (907) 892-8707
Charters from Houston (62 miles, 100 km)
Self-drive to Houston, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and trout (freshwater streams)
J Dock Sport Fishing www.sewardakfishing.com info@jdockseafood.com (888) 225-3625 or (907) 224-3300
Charters from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and halibut (saltwater)
Kenai Riverside Fishing www.kenairiversidefishing.com info@kenairiversidefishing.com (800) 478-4100 or (907) 783-2928
Charters from Cooper Landing (103 miles, 166 km)
Self-drive
Full day – multiday
Salmon, trout and halibut (saltwater)
Seward Fishing Club www.sewardfishingclub.com info@sewardfishingclub.com (907) 644-0846
Charters from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and halibut (saltwater)
The Bait Shack www.thebaitshackak.com thebaitshackak@yahoo.com (907) 522-3474
Anchorage (Downtown at Ship Creek – 6 blocks from city center)
Walk, self-drive, taxi, public transit or Ulu Factory Shuttle
1 hour – full day
Tackle rental, licenses, fishing tips for king and silver salmon
The Fish House www.thefishhouse.net fishhousecharters@gci.net (800) 257-7760 or (907) 224-3674
Charters from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
Half day – full day
Salmon and halibut (saltwater), custom tours
Women’s Flyfishing www.womensflyfishing.net pudge@womensflyfishing.net (907) 274-7113
Charters from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Multiday
Salmon and trout (saltwater and freshwater streams)
Alpine Air Alaska, Inc. www.alpineairalaska.com alpineair@alaska.net (907) 783-2360
Fly from Girdwood (39 miles, 62 km)
Self-drive to Girdwood airport, then by operator
Half hour – 3 hours
Helicopter tours, glacier landings, dog sledding atop glacier
K2 Aviation-Gateway to McKinley www.flyk2.com info@flyk2.com (800) 764-2291 or (907) 733-2291
Fly from Talkeetna (113 miles, 181 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Talkeetna, then by operator
1 – 3 hours
Mount McKinley, glacier landings, charters
Ellison Air-Seaplane Tour Specialist www.ellisonair.com flyellisonair@aol.com (907) 243-1959
Fly from Anchorage (Lake Hood)
Self-drive or taxi to Lake Hood, then by operator
1 – 4 hours
Mount McKinley, bear viewing, glaciers
fishing (continued)
flightseeing
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Fly Denali www.flydenali.com info@flydenali.net (877) 770-2359 or (907) 683-2359
Fly from Talkeetna (113 miles, 181 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Talkeetna, then by operator
1 – 2 hours
Mount McKinley, glacier landing
Regal Air www.regal-air.com info@regal-air.com (907) 243-8535
Fly from Anchorage (Lake Hood)
Self-drive or taxi to Lake Hood, then by operator
1.5 hours – full day
Fly-out fishing, bear viewing, rafting, wilderness lodge
Rust’s Flying Service, Inc. www.flyrusts.com info@flyrusts.com (800) 544-2299 or (907) 243-1595
Fly from Anchorage (Lake Hood)
Self-drive or taxi to Lake Hood, then by operator
1 – 4 hours
Fly-out fishing, bear viewing, rafting, air taxi
Tanalian Aviation www.tanalianaviation.com info@tanalianaviation.com (907) 280-8023
Fly from Anchorage (Merrill Field)
Self-drive to Merrill Field, then by operator
30 min – 2 hours
Scenic helicopter tours
Talkeetna Air Taxi www.talkeetnaair.com info@talkeetnaair.com (800) 533-2219 or (907) 733-2218
Fly from Talkeetna (113 miles, 181 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Talkeetna, then by operator
1 – 2 hours
Mount McKinley, glacier landings, Denali NP
Trail Ridge Air, Inc. www.trailridgeair.com jim@trailridgeair.com (907) 248-0838
Fly from Anchorage (Lake Hood)
Self-drive or taxi to Lake Hood, then by operator
Full day – multiday
Bear viewing, fishing, charters
Wings www.wingsaerotours.com wings@gci.net (907) 441-5736
Fly from Anchorage (Lake Hood)
Self-drive or taxi to Lake Hood, then by operator
Half hour – multiday
Anchorage bowl, Kenai Fjords NP, Prince William Sound
Alaska Botanical Garden www.alaskabg.org garden@alaskabg.org (907) 770-3692
Anchorage (Eastside)
Self-drive, shuttle or public transit, then by operator
Open daylight hours year-round
1,100 varieties of annual and perennial native Alaska plant species
Kenai Fjords Tours www.kenaifjords.com/acvb info@kenaifjords.com (877) 777-4051 or (907) 777-2852
Sail from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
Half day – full day
Kenai Fjords National Park, marine life, glaciers
Major Marine Tours/Kenai Fjords www.majormarine.com info@majormarine.com (800) 764-7300 or (907) 274-7300
Sail from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
Half day – full day
Kenai Fjords National Park, marine life, glaciers
Sail from Whittier (60 miles, 97 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Whittier, then by operator
Half day – full day
Prince William Sound, glaciers, marine life
flightseeing (continued)
gardens
glacier
& wildlife cruises
Major Marine Tours/Prince William Sound www.majormarine.com info@majormarine.com (800) 764-7300 or (907) 274-7300
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Phillips Cruises and Tours/26 Glacier Cruise www.26glaciers.com info@26glaciers.com (800) 544-0529 or (907) 276-8023
Sail from Whittier (60 miles, 97 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Whittier, then by operator
Half day – full day
Prince William Sound, glaciers, marine life
Portage Glacier Cruises www.graylineofalaska.com info@graylineofalaska.com (800) 544-2206
Sail from Portage (50 miles, 82 km)
Self-drive to Portage, then by operator
1 – 1.5 hours
Sail to the face of Portage Glacier
Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine www.CrowCreekMine.com crowcreekmine@yahoo.com (907) 229-3105
Girdwood (39 miles, 62 km)
Self-drive
2 – 3 hours
Learn to pan for gold in a scenic and historic gold mine
Gold Mine Safari Tours www.alyeskatours.com glaciercity@acsalaska.net (877) 783-5566 or (907) 783-5566
Girdwood (39 miles, 62 km)
Self-drive to Hotel Alyeska
2.5 – 3 hours
Tour two gold mines and view miles of scenic trails
Indian Valley Mine & Gifts, LLC www.indianvalleymine.com goldmine@alaska.net (907) 653-1120
Indian (20 miles, 32 km)
Self-drive
Open 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat & Sun
Anchorage Golf Course www.anchoragegolfcourse.com info@anchoragegolfcourse.com (907) 522-3363
Anchorage (Hillside)
& wildlife cruises (continued)
g o l d pa n n i n g / g o l d m i n e s
National Historic Site
golf
hiking
(also
Self-drive
Varies
Golf in the Chugach Foothills with views of Mount McKinley; Teeoff at 10 pm
1 hour – full day
Glacier hiking, rock climbing
see adventure/sightseeing tours) Ascending Path www.ascendingpath.com info@theascendingpath.com (907) 783-0505 Chugach Guides Alaska www.anchoragehikes.com hiking@chugachguides.com (907) 570-6988
Self-drive or From Girdwood hotel pickup in (39 miles, Girdwood 62 km)
Anchorage
Provided by operator
3 – 6 hours
Guided hikes in the Chugach Mountains
Eagle River Valley (26 miles, 41 km)
Self-drive
1 hour – multiday
Visitor center, naturalist guided hikes, Chugach State Park trailhead
From Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive to staging area, then by operator
5 – 7 hours
Glacier hiking, climbing, custom tours
Flattop Mountain Shuttle www.hike-anchorage-alaska.com bicyclealaska@aol.com (907) 279-3334
Shuttle departs from downtown Anchorage
Walk or selfdrive to company, then shuttle by operator
3.5 – 4.5 hours
Shuttle to Flattop Mountain or Glen Alps for unguided hiking
Mica Guides www.micaguides.com info@micaguides.com (800) 956-6422 or (907) 351-7587
From Palmer (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive to staging area then by operator
1 hour – multiday
Glacier hiking in the Matanuska Valley
Alaska Horsemen Guest Ranch www.alaskahorsemen.com info@alaskahorsemen.com (800) 595-1806 or (907) 595-1806
Rides from Cooper Landing (103 miles, 166 km)
Self-drive to Cooper Landing, then by operator
2 hours – multiday
Tours in Chugach State Park and Kenai Wildlife Refuge
Eagle River Nature Center www.ernc.org info@ernc.org (907) 694-2108 Exit Glacier Guides www.exitglacierguides.com info@exitglacierguides.com (907) 224-5569
horse tours
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Alaska Horse Adventures. LLC www.alaskahorseadventures.com akhorseadventures@gmail.com (907) 229-4445
From Palmer (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive to Palmer, then by operator
2 hours – full day
Year-round horse tours near Anchorage
D & S Alaskan Trail Rides, Inc. www.alaskantrailrides.com akrides@mtaonline.net Summer: (907) 733-2207 Winter: (907) 745-2208
Rides from Palmer (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive to Palmer then by operator
1.5 hours – multiday
Tours in Matanuska Valley
Jet from Girdwood Self-drive to (39 miles, 62 Girdwood, then km) or Palmer by operator (42 miles, 67 km)
1.5 – 4 hours
Knik or Twenty Mile Rivers; glaciers, wildlife
Self-drive to Jet from Palmer Palmer, then by (42 miles, operators 67 km)
Half day – multiday
Knik River, glacier hikes, camping, flightseeing options Jet boat on Knik River, lodge, restaurant, flightseeing, glacier landing
horse tours (continued)
j e t b o at s a fa r i s Alaska Backcountry Adventure www.atv-alaska.com info@youralaskavacation.com (888) 414-7669 or (907) 868-7669 Knik Glacier Tours www.knikglacier.com knikglacier@mtaonline.net (907) 745-1577 Knik River Lodge and Tours www.knikriverlodge.com info@knikriverlodge.com (877) 745-4575 or (907) 745-5002
Jet on Knik River (42 miles, 67 km)
Shuttle from Anchorage hotels to Knik River Lodge by operator
Half hour – multiday
Mahay’s Jet Boat Adventures www.mahaysjetboat.com mahays@mahaysjetboat.com (800) 736-2210 or (907) 733-2223
Jet from Talkeetna (113 miles, 181 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Talkeetna, then by operator
2 hours
Alaska Sea Kayakers www.alaskaseakayakers.com info@alaskaseakayakers.com (877) 472-2534 or (907) 472-2534
Paddle from Whittier (60 miles, 97 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Whittier, then by operator
Full day – multiday
Tours in Prince William Sound
Kayak Adventures Worldwide www.kayakak.com fun@kayakak.com (907) 224-3960
Paddle from Seward (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
Half day – multiday
Tours in Kenai Fjords National Park
Lazy Otter Charters, Inc. www.lazyotter.com info@lazyottercharters.com (800) 587-6887 or (907) 694-6887
Paddle from Whittier (60 miles, 97 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Whittier, then by operator
Half day – multiday
Kayak rentals, water taxi, guided and unguided tours
Lifetime Adventures www.lifetimeadventures.net info@lifetimeadventures.net (907) 746-4644
Paddle on Eklutna Lake
Provided by operator
Half day – multiday
Tours on Eklutna Lake
Sail from Seward to Fox Island (127 miles, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail to Seward, then by operator
3 hours – multiday
Tours around Fox Island and Kenai Fjords National Park
Ride from Anchorage
Self-drive, taxi or public transit to company
Varies
Motorcyle rentals
Wilderness tour, featuring historic trapper’s cabin and Native village
k aya k i n g
Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking, LLC www.sunnycove.com info@sunnycove.com (800) 770-9119 or (907) 224-4426
motorcycle tours
& r e n ta l s House of Harley-Davidson www.harleyalaska.com marketing@harleyalaska.com (907) 248-5300
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Anchorage (Lake Hood)
Self-drive, taxi, or free shuttle from airport
Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Vintage aircraft, bush pilot exhibits, flight simulators
Anchorage (Mountain View)
Self-drive, taxi or public transit
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tue – Sat
Ice age exhibits, volcano simulator
Anchorage Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center
Shuttle to/from Anchorage Museum to Alaska Native Heritage Center
Contact company for hours of operation
Passes and free shuttle for two great attractions
Alaska Experience Theatre www.alaskaexperiencetheatre.com aetmanager@99imperial.com (907) 272-9076
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, self-drive, taxi or public transit
Contact company for hours of operation
Alaska feature films 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake
Alaska Heritage Museum at Wells Fargo tom.d.bennett@wellsfargo.com (907) 265-2834
Anchorage (midtown)
Self-drive, taxi or public transit
Open noon – 4 p.m. daily
More than 900 Alaska Native artifacts and artwork
Anchorage (midtown)
Self-drive, taxi or public transit
Contact company for hours of operation
Alaska Jewish heritage exhibits and Holocaust Museum
Alaska Native Heritage Center www.alaskanative.net info@alaskanative.net (800) 315-6608 or (907) 330-8000
Anchorage (eastside)
Self-drive, shuttle or public transit
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Dance, storytelling, village sites, arts demos and much more
Alaska Veterans Museum www.alaskaveterans.com visit_us@alaskaveterans.com (907) 677-8802
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, selfdrive, taxi or public transit
Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily
Alaska military history
Anchorage Museum www.anchoragemuseum.org museum@anchoragemuseum.org (907) 929-9201
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, selfdrive, taxi or public transit
Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily (Thursdays until 9 p.m.)
Smithsonian Arctic Studies Institute, Imaginarium and much more
Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine www.crowcreekmine.com crowcreekmine@yahoo.com (907) 229-3105
Girdwood (39 miles, 62 km)
Self-drive
Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Six original gold camp buildings from 19th century, mining artifacts
Dorothy Page Museum www.cityofwasilla.com museum@gci.wasilla.ak.us (907) 373-9071
Wasilla (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive
Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Matanuska and Sustina Valley historical exhibits
Anchorage (Downtown)
Walk, self-drive, taxi or public transit
Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon – Fri noon – 4 p.m. Sat
Alaska law enforcement historical exhibits
Eklutna (26 miles, 42 km)
Self-drive
Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon – Sat
Historic Russian Orthodox church, spirit houses, Alaska Native village
Anchorage (downtown)
Walk, self-drive or public transit
Open noon – 5 p.m. Mon – Fri
First wood frame house in Anchorage, period décor
Girdwood (39 miles, 62 km)
Self-drive, then tram from The Hotel Alyeska
Open 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
Skiing and regional exhibits in historic building
& c u lt u r a l pa r k s Alaska Aviation Museum www.alaskaairmuseum.org marketing@alaskaairmuseum.org (907) 248-5325 Alaska Museum of Science and Nature www.alaskamuseum.org webcontact@alaskamuseum.org (907) 274-2400 Alaska Culture Pass www.alaskaculturepass.org akculture@alaskaculturepass.org (907) 929-9200
Alaska Jewish Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Photo Courtsey of the Anchorage Museum
www.alaskajewishmuseum.com museum@alaskajewishcampus.org (907) 770-7021
Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers www.alaskatroopermuseum.com foast@gci.net (800) 770-5050 or (907) 279-5050 Eklutna Historical Park russianorthodoxmuseum@gmail.com (907) 688-6026
Oscar Anderson House Museum www.aahp-online.net (907) 274-2336
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The Roundhouse at Alyeska Museum www.roundhouseatalyeska.org mld@alaskan.net (907) 575-2108
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Alaska Railroad Vacations www.alaskarailroad.com/travel reservations@akrr.com (800) 544-0552 or (907) 265-2494
Ride from Anchorage
Walk, selfdrive, taxi or public transit to station
Full day – multiday
Spencer Glacier, Alaska’s national parks, hiking, kayaking, rafting and more
BAC Day Tours www.baclimoandbus.com reservations@bactrans.com (866) 589-5466 or (907) 222-2600
Tour from Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full day
Kenai Peninsula tours
Gray Line of Alaska www.graylineofalaska.com info@graylineofalaska.com (800) 544-2206
Ride from Anchorage
Walk, selfdrive, taxi or public transit to station
Multiday
Ride the train to Denali and tour the park
Alaska River Adventures www.alaskariveradventures.com info@alaskariveradventures.com (888) 836-9027 or (907) 595-2000
Float from Cooper Landing (103 miles, 166 km)
Self-drive, then by operator
Half day – full day
Float and fish on the Kenai River
Alaska Rivers Company www.alaskariverscompany.com info@alaskariverscompany.com (888) 595-1226 or (907) 595-1226
Float from Cooper Landing (103 miles, 166 km)
Self-drive, then by operator
Half day – full day
Float and fish on the Kenai River
Chugach Adventures www.alaskanrafting.com info@alaskanrafting.com (907) 783-1860
Various locations around Southcentral Alaska
Self-drive (bus or rail transfers available on some tours)
Half day – multiday
Raft and float, glacier hikes
Chugach Outdoor Center, Inc. www.chugachoutdoorcenter.com info@chugachoutdoorcenter.com (866) 277-7238 or (907) 277-7238
Various locations around Southcentral Alaska
Self drive, then by operator
2 hours – multiday
Whitewater rafting and scenic float trips
NOVA www.nova-alaska.com info@nova-alaska.com (800) 746-5753 or (907) 746-5753
Various locations around Southcentral Alaska
Self-drive, then by operator
2 hours – multiday
Scenic rafting, camping trips and glacier hikes
Talkeetna River Guides www.talkeetnariverguides.com talkeetnariverguides@gmail.com (800) 353-2677 or (907) 733-2677
Float from Talkeetna (113 miles, 181 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail, then by operator
2 hours – multiday
Float and fish on Talkeetna and Chulitna Rivers
Alaska SeaLife Center www.alaskasealife.org visitaslc@alaskasealife.org (888) 378-2525 or (907) 224-6300
Seward (127 mile, 204 km)
Self-drive, bus or rail
1 – 3 hours
Cold water marine life research center, aquariums, seabird aviary
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center www.alaskawildlife.org info@alaskawildlife.org (907) 783-2025
Portage (50 miles, 82 km)
Self-drive or tour bus
Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily
Many Alaska species in big game style park
Anchorage (Hillside)
Self-drive, taxi or public transit
Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Native and exotic coldclimate species in natural boreal forest
Palmer (42 miles, 67 km)
Self-drive
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Meet musk oxen in the scenic Matanuska Valley
tours & transfers
r a f t / f l o at t r i p s
wildlife centers
& zoos
Alaska Zoo www.alaskazoo.org jmyer@alaskazoo.org (907) 346-3242 Musk Ox Farm, Museum and Gift Shop www.muskoxfarm.org info@muskoxfarm.org (907) 745-4151
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Anchorage accommodations are available in many styles and prices, with a range of amenities. From locally owned inns to major hotel brands, one common thread unites them; all strive to give guests an authentically awesome Alaska experience. Bootlegger Cove
Denali St
13TH AVE
Ingra St
12TH AVE
Hyder St
12TH AVE
<< Gambell St <<
EARL AND MURIEL KING PARK
39
Eagle St
Summer blossoms explode under the midnight sun.
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ANCHORAGE
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON
KNIK ARM
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KINCAID PARK
RUSSIAN JACK SPRINGS PARK
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DEBARR RD
NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD
UAA
MIDTOWN
Lake Hood Float Plane Harbor Lake Spenard
21 54
TUDOR RD
ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RD
Sand Lake Jewel Lake Campbell Lake
CAMPBELL AIRSTRIP
DIMOND CENTER MALL 25
HILLTOP SKI AREA ABBOTT RD
ANCHORAGE GOLF COURSE
TURNAGAIN ARM
CHUGACH STATE PARK
FAR NORTH BICENTENNIAL PARK
ALASKA ZOO
ANCHORAGE OVERLOOK UPPER O'MALLEY RD
O'MALLEY RD
H2OASIS WATERPARK UPPER HUFFMAN
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Port of Anchorage
ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER
ALASKA RAILROAD DEPOT
FLATTOP MOUNTAIN
RABBIT CREEK ROAD
POTTER MARSH TO GIRDWOOD AND SEWARD 13 14 55
ACCOMMODATIONS 1
Alaska Backpackers Inn
2
Alaska Spenard Hotel Motel Inn
3
Alex Hotel & Suites
4
America’s Best Value Inn Executive Suite Hotel
5
Anchorage Grand Hotel
6
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
7
Anchorage Super 8
8
Anchorage Uptown Suites
9
Arctic Fox Inn
10
Arctic Inn Motel
11
Aspen Suites Hotel
12
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel
13
Bird Ridge Motel
14
Brown Bear Saloon & Motel
15
Chandler Inn
16
City Center Motel
17
Clarion Suites Downtown
18
Coast International Inn
19
Comfort Inn Ship Creek
20
Comfort Suites
21
Conference Services, Summer Guest Housing - UAA
40
Lakeshore Motor Inn
22
Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport
41
Long House Alaskan Hotel
42
Merrill Field Inn
23
Creekwood Inn
24
Crowne Plaza Anchorage – Midtown
43
Microtel Inn & Suites Anchorage Airport
25
Dimond Center Hotel
44
Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage
26
Eagle River Microtel Inn & Suites
45
Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown
27
Econo Inn
46
Puffin Inn
28
Embassy Suites – Anchorage
47
Quality Suites Historic Downtown
29
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown
48
Qupqugiaq Inn
49
Ramada Anchorage Downtown
30
Guesthouse – Anchorage Inn
31
Hampton Inn Anchorage
50
Residence Inn by Marriott Anchorage Midtown
32
Hilton Anchorage
51
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
33
Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage
52
Sockeye Inn
34
Historic Anchorage Hotel
53
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown
35
Holiday Inn Express Anchorage Airport
36
Homewood Suites by Hilton
54
SpringHill Suites by Marriott University Lake
37
Hotel Captain Cook
55
The Hotel Alyeska
38
Ingra House Hotel
56
The Voyager Hotel
39
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites
57
Towne Place Suites Anchorage – Midtown
58
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Anchorage. Big Wild Life™
SUMMER
B OOK NOW! D ISC OV ER A NCH O R A GE , A L A S K A
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