Wildlife encounters, towering glaciers, and outdoor adventures are only a short drive away, no matter where you stay in Anchorage. Each neighborhood offers the chance to enjoy big-city attractions too, so it's easy to book a great hotel in an area that suits your interests. Surrounding the city are five national parks, where moose and bear wander through astounding landscapes, with plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities as well. In town, a network of parks and cycling trails allows further outdoor exploration. In addition, world-class restaurants, museums, shops, and entertainment venues offer even more to do between exciting journeys to natural wonders.
Where to stay
in Anchorage
Best Places to Stay for Outdoor Activities
Outdoor activities are always possible in this city, even within just a few miles from hotels in the heart of Downtown Anchorage. Visitors have easy access to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail from Second Avenue for cycling, strolling and moose-spotting. Alternatively, skip the city action, but still be within easy driving distance, with a stay at a hotel at Eagle River. Here the Eagle River Nature Center, Mount Baldy, and adventure tours focus on outdoor fun. Small-town charms await near accommodations in either Wasilla or Palmer, along with farm tours and numerous hiking trails.
Downtown Anchorage
Travelers to Downtown Anchorage praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Anchorage
Eagle River
Eagle River is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eagle River Nature Center and Crow Creek Mine.
Recommended hotels in Eagle River
Wasilla
Wasilla is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lucile Lake and Iditarod Trail Headquarters.
Recommended hotels in Wasilla
Palmer
Unique features of Palmer include the forests and mountain views. Make a stop by Palmer Visitor Information Center or Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Palmer
Where to Stay for Culture
Anchorage is filled with museums and heritage centers displaying Alaska's fascinating history. Find a room in Downtown Anchorage to be within walking distance of the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, the Alaska State Trooper Museum, and the Oscar Anderson House. Spenard is an artsy neighborhood with a relaxed atmosphere that's great for families. Hotels here put visitors fairly close to the Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library. To explore Alaska's Gold Rush history, find accommodations in Girdwood and visit Crow Creek Gold Mine. Established in 1896, it offers historic buildings, antiques, gardens, hiking trails, and opportunities to pan for gold.
Downtown Anchorage
Travelers to Downtown Anchorage praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Anchorage
Spenard
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Spenard. A stop by Arctic Benson Park or Pop Carr Park might round out your trip.
Recommended hotels in Spenard
Girdwood
Girdwood is a destination visitors seek out for is captivating mountain views, ample dining options, and stunning ski slopes. You might also want to check out attractions like Girdwood Town Square or Alyeska Ski Resort while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Recommended hotels in Girdwood
Great Neighborhoods for Shopping
Downtown Anchorage is the place to stay if shopping and dining are high on your vacation agenda. Buy native art at 4th Avenue Market Place and find jewelry, electronics, and top-brand fashion at Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and clubs are within walking distance of major hotel chains. The Midtown Neighborhood is another good place to stay, especially on or near Northern Lights Boulevard, where one of the biggest used bookstores in the country operates. Stay near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where many of the area hotels have shops, restaurants, and bars.
Downtown Anchorage
Travelers to Downtown Anchorage praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Anchorage
Midtown Anchorage
Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo History Museum while in the area.
Recommended hotels in Midtown Anchorage
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