52 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Anchorage: Whittier (Horsetail Falls Trail, Phillips Cruises and Tours, &more), Wasilla (Wasilla Creek Wetlands Trail, Bearpaw River Brewing Company, &more) and Palmer (Pioneer Falls, Musk Ox Farm, &more). Make the 28th (Fri) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. Spend the 30th (Sun) exploring nature at McHugh Creek Day Use Area. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, get engrossed in the history at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, and look for all kinds of wild species at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Anchorage trip planner.

Atlanta to Anchorage is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Atlanta in May, expect nights in Anchorage to be slightly colder, around 42°F, while days are much colder, around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.