Popular places to visit
Kincaid Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.
Things to do
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings
Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing
Sand Lake Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Sand Lake
Turnagain
If you're spending some time in Turnagain, Earthquake Park and Prince William Sound are top sights worth seeing.
Taku - Campbell
If you're spending some time in Taku - Campbell, Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
North Star
While visiting North Star, you might make a stop by sights like Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum and Wells Fargo History Museum.
More to Explore
Anchorage Vacation Ideas for Planning an Itinerary
- Kincaid Park
- Jewel Lake Park
- DeLong Lake Park
- Port of Anchorage
- University of Alaska - Anchorage
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
- William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
- Prince William Sound
- Anchorage Museum
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Chugach State Park
- Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Alaska Zoo
- Lake Hood Harbor
- The Rooftop
- Dimond Center
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Chugach National Forest
- Delaney Park
- Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
- Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
- Earthquake Park
- Alaska Botanical Garden
- Anchorage Golf Course
- Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
- Sullivan Arena
- Flattop Mountain Trail
- Anchorage Market and Festival