7 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Liquid Adventures as well as Exit Glacier. Get in touch with nature at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary. Go for a jaunt from Anchorage to Whittier to see Phillips Cruises and Tours about 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, stop by Cabin Fever, stroll through Flattop Mountain Trail, and hike along Virgin Creek Falls Trail.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Anchorage day trip planner.

Dallas to Anchorage is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dallas to Anchorage due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Dallas in September, with highs in Anchorage at 57°F and lows at 44°F. You'll set off for home on the 22nd (Tue).