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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Kayaking & Canoeing and Wells Fargo History Museum. Visiting Russian River Falls and Chugach State Park will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Anchorage: Palmer Visitor Information Center (in Palmer) and Whittier (Prince William Sound Museum & Fishing Charters & Tours). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Alaska Botanical Garden, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Midnight Sun Brewing Co., appreciate the extensive heritage of Point Woronzof, and hike along Virgin Creek Falls Trail.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Anchorage online trip itinerary maker .

In June in Anchorage, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.