Anchorage, United States

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Alternative names: Settled: 1914Population: 298.7 thous. (2019)Area: 1962.6 mi²Elevation: 105 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 61°12'58"N, 149°53'31"W
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Anchorage Attractions - What to See and Explore

Anchorage offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Holy Family Old Cathedral, Alaska Zoo, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Statue of James Cook. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • holy family cathedral anchorage
    Sacred and religious sites • Church • Romanesque architecture

    Holy Family Old Cathedral

    Holy Family Old Cathedral is a former cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It was the mother church of the Archdiocese of Anchorage and served as its cathedral from 1966 to 2020.

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    Showcase for Alaskan and exotic animals

    Alaska Zoo

    The Alaska Zoo is a zoo in Anchorage, Alaska, located on 25 acres of the Anchorage Hillside. It is a popular attraction in Alaska, with nearly 200,000 visitors per year.

  • alaska native heritage center anchorage
    Museum • Historical place

    Alaska Native Heritage Center

    The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an educational and cultural institution for all Alaskans, located in Anchorage, Alaska. The center opened in 1999. The Alaska Native Heritage Center shares the heritage of Alaska's 11 major cultural groups.

  • statue of james cook anchorage
    Monuments and statues • South Anchorage

    Statue of James Cook

    The Captain Cook Monument is a life-size bronze statue of Captain James Cook installed in Anchorage, Alaska's Resolution Park.

  • tony knowles coastal trail anchorage
    Hiking • Bike trail • Hiking trail

    Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

    The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is an 11-mile-long trail along the coast of Anchorage, Alaska designated for non-motorized use. The trail runs from Second Avenue in downtown Anchorage and finishes in Kincaid Park.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • Art museum

    Anchorage Museum

    The Anchorage Museum is a large art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum located in a modern building in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska. The museum displays material from its permanent collection, along with regular visiting exhibitions.

  • alaska airlines center anchorage
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport • Sport venue

    Alaska Airlines Center

    The Alaska Airlines Center is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Anchorage, Alaska. It is located on the campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage and adjacent to Providence Alaska Medical Center.

  • goose lake anchorage
    Nature • Natural attraction • Park

    Goose Lake

    Goose Lake is a small lake in Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska, located near the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1.2 miles south-east of confluence of North and South Forks Chester Creek, and 2.8 miles south-east of Anchorage, Cook Inlet Low.

  • old anchorage city hall
    City hall • Historical place • Concerts and shows

    Old Anchorage City Hall

    The Old Anchorage City Hall, also known as Historic City Hall, is located at 524 West Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska. It is a two-story cast concrete building, designed by E.

  • anchorage alaska temple
    Temple • Church

    Anchorage Alaska Temple

    The Anchorage Alaska Temple is the 54th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple serves church members in Alaska and the Yukon Territory.

  • fourth avenue theatre anchorage
    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Fourth Avenue Theatre

    The Fourth Avenue Theatre, also known as the Lathrop Building, is a movie theater in Anchorage, Alaska that has been described as Art Deco, Streamline Moderne, and Art Moderne in style.

  • alaska center for the performing arts anchorage
    Music and shows • Nightlife • Concerts and shows

    Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

    The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.

  • alaska aviation heritage museum anchorage
    Museum • History museum

    Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum

    The Alaska Aviation Museum, previously the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, is located on Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska.

  • alaska botanical garden anchorage
    Formal gardens and 110 acres of woodland

    Alaska Botanical Garden

    The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

  • oscar anderson house museum anchorage
    Museum • Historical place • History museum

    Oscar Anderson House Museum

    The Oscar Anderson House Museum is a historical museum at 420 M Street in downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located in Elderberry Park, the structure was built in 1915 by early Anchorage resident Oscar Anderson.

  • robert b atwood building anchorage
    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Robert B. Atwood Building

    The Robert B. Atwood Building is an office building located at 550 West 7th Avenue in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska. The building houses government offices for the State of Alaska. Standing at 20 stories and 81 m, it is the second-tallest building in Alaska. The building was formerly known as the Bank of America Center.

  • westchester lagoon anchorage
    Area

    Westchester Lagoon

    The Westchester Lagoon is a combination of two artificial lakes which form a coastal lagoon near Downtown Anchorage, Alaska. On the lagoons western end, a raised, earthen levee offers right of way for the Alaska Railroad.

  • h2oasis indoor waterpark anchorage
    Park • Water park • Amusement park

    H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark

    H₂Oasis Indoor Waterpark is a 56,000 square foot indoor water park located in Anchorage, Alaska, United States, just east of the Seward Highway at 1520 O'Malley Road.

  • egan center anchorage
    Music and shows • Nightlife • Convention center

    Egan Center

    The William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center is a 45,000-square-foot convention center located in downtown Anchorage, Alaska at 555 West Fifth Avenue. Constructed in 1984 as part of a massive Anchorage-wide public works project dubbed "Project 80s", it replaced the original Z. J.

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Anchorage – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Anchorage, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska), O'Malley Peak (Chugach State Park), Wolverine Peak (Chugach State Park).

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Best Time To Visit Anchorage

Learn when is the best time to travel to Anchorage weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April and May. Most of it rains in September.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Anchorage?

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What is the best time to visit Anchorage?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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