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Before you go
Your trip to Anchorage.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Anchorage – Alaska Destination Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula about 920 km from Juneau
How to get there
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 8 km
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Alaska Railroad Anchorage Depot 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 8 km from downtown, with taxis, ride-hailing services and city buses. The Alaska Railroad station is downtown, with trains to Seward and Whittier to the south, and to Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks to the north.
How many days
One or two days for the museums, the coastal trail and a hike in the Chugach Mountains. The city is also a base for day trips to Turnagain Arm and Girdwood.
When to go
From June to August, with long days and mild temperatures. May and September are cooler and quieter. In winter, it’s very cold, days are short and the long dark nights can show the northern lights outside the city.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
In the downtown area, no: the museums, coastal trail and train station are walkable or reachable by bus. For the Alaska Native Heritage Center and excursions outside the city, a car helps. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Anchorage
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Morning
Anchorage Museum
Visit the Anchorage Museum, with the Alaska history gallery and objects from Native peoples.
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Afternoon
Coastal trail
Rent a bike and follow the Tony Knowles coastal trail to Earthquake Park.
2 days in Anchorage
Day 1
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Morning
Museum and CBD
Anchorage Museum and a walk through downtown.
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Afternoon
Coastal trail
Coastal trail by bike to Point Woronzof.
Day 2
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All day
Native cultures and mountain
Alaska Native Heritage Center in the morning and, in the afternoon, a short hike in Chugach State Park, such as the Flattop Trail.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Anchorage in one day?
Visit the Anchorage Museum, cycle the coastal trail to Earthquake Park and, if time allows, go to the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
How to get from Anchorage airport to downtown?
By taxi, ride-hailing service or city bus; the roughly 8 km trip takes about 15 minutes by car.
Is Anchorage the capital of Alaska?
No. The capital is Juneau, in the southeastern part of the state. Anchorage is the largest city.
Can you see moose in Anchorage?
Yes, it’s common to see moose in parks, on trails and even in neighborhoods. Keep your distance, especially from cows with calves.