Government Hill, Anchorage

Name: Government Hill
Address: Anchorage, United States

#49 among attractions in Anchorage

Neighbourhood

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Government Hill is a neighborhood in the northwest part of Anchorage, Alaska, sitting in between Anchorage's downtown area and the western reaches of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, specifically the portion formerly known as Elmendorf Air Force Base. The neighborhood is named for the "hill" it sits on of about 115 feet bearing the same name, which is actually a bluff which rises alongside the northern banks of Ship Creek. The origins of the name date to 1915, when a federal land reserve was created in the area for the Alaska Engineering Commission, then heavily involved in constructing the Alaska Railroad nearby. ()

Coordinates: 61°13'50"N, 149°52'28"W

Address

Government HillAnchorage United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Anchorage

Day trips

Government Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall, Holy Family Old Cathedral, Statue of James Cook, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.

1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall, Anchorage
27 min walk • Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall is a 447,000 square feet regional shopping mall located in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It has five levels with the only JCPenney store in Alaska as its sole anchor.
1.2 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Romanesque architecture
Holy Family Old Cathedral, Anchorage
31 min walk • 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.
1.3 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of James Cook, Anchorage
32 min walk • The Captain Cook Monument is a life-size bronze statue of Captain James Cook installed in Anchorage, Alaska's Resolution Park.
1 miSW
Hiking, Bike trail, Hiking trail
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage
27 min walk • 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.
1.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Anchorage Museum, Anchorage
27 min walk • 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.
1 miSW
City hall, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Old Anchorage City Hall, Anchorage
27 min walk • 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.
1.1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Fourth Avenue Theatre, Anchorage
28 min walk • 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.
1.1 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Anchorage
29 min walk • The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Oscar Anderson House Museum, Anchorage
35 min walk • 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.
1.1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Robert B. Atwood Building, Anchorage
29 min walk • 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.
1.1 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Convention center
Egan Center, Anchorage
27 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Government Hill?

Nearby attractions include Pioneer School House, Anchorage (19 min walk), Port of Anchorage, Anchorage (20 min walk), McKinley Tower Apartments, Anchorage (21 min walk), Alaska Experience Theater, Anchorage (24 min walk).

How to get to Government Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government Hill:

Train

Anchorage (21 min walk)

Bus

C Street & 7th Avenue SSW • Lines: 10, 40 (30 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center • Lines: 10, 40 (31 min walk)