8 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.

Make the 30th (Wed) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. Next up on the itinerary: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, contemplate the long history of Alaska Native Heritage Center, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and identify plant and animal life at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

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Durham to Anchorage is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Durham to Anchorage, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Durham in March: high temperatures in Anchorage hover around 34°F and lows are around 18°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.