10 days in Anchorage Itinerary

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Get in touch with nature at Westchester Lagoon and Byron Glacier Trail. Step off the beaten path and head to Imaginarium Discovery Center and Indian Valley Mine & Gifts. Change things up with these side-trips from Anchorage: Whittier (Horsetail Falls Trail, Fishing Charters & Tours, &more). Make the 8th (Thu) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. There's lots more to do: play a few rounds at Anchorage Golf Course, take an in-depth tour of Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, stop by Alaska Wild Berry Products, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Hillside Park.

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Lansing to Anchorage is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from Lansing to Anchorage due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Lansing, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Anchorage, ranging from highs of 48°F to lows of 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel back home.