Anchorage Area trip planner

Home to fascinating wilderness, indigenous cultural and historical sites as well as luxury hotels, upscale restaurants and shops, Anchorage Area offers nature, history and much more to all kinds of curious travelers. Offering easy access to mountains, the port city of Anchorage is a gateway to state parks, lakes, and hidden coves. Surrounded by seven glaciers, the resort town of Girdwood serves as base camp for nature and wilderness excursions, as well as scenic flights across the area. Traveling north of Anchorage, you'll come across Talkeetna. Offering a display of early 19th-century architecture, its historical downtown reminds thrill seekers that an Anchorage Area vacation is not just about adventures in the great outdoors. Make the most of your holiday in Anchorage Area by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our United States visit planner.