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.

Get in touch with nature at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Independence Mine State Historical Park. Go for a jaunt from Anchorage to Whittier to see Phillips Cruises and Tours about 1h 25 min away. Make the 24th (Sat) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, take a memorable drive along Seward Hwy, and get engrossed in the history at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Anchorage driving holiday planning site.

San Antonio to Anchorage is an approximately 13-hour travel. You can also fly; or drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from San Antonio in July; daily highs in Anchorage reach 69°F and lows reach 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.