 Discover Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Railroad Depot, Anchorage
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Introducing Anchorage
Anchorage Travel Guide helps you prepare for a visit to this city in Alaska. Through my description, I hope you will get to know Anchorage better, and will be able to determine what are the places you will be visiting while there. I list out the major places of interest of the city for your convenience.
About Anchorage
Anchorage is the biggest city, but not the capital, of the state of Alaska. It lies between the Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. One in every two Alaskan lives in or around Anchorage - which isn't that many, as the state only has a population of 700,000 people.
Guide to Anchorage AK Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Anchorage AK that you can book online, listed by city, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites.
Anchorage, as seen from Earthquake Park
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More on Anchorage AK
Unlike other towns that came up in Alaska, Anchorage was devoid of minerals or fishing fleet. It came into being because of the railway construction of the Alaska Railroad. The site where the railroad headquarters was located became a frontier town, and on 23 November, 1920, Anchorage was incorporated. By the 1930's, it has become an important air transportation and military base. Its civilian airport opened in 1951.
A massive 9.2 magnitude earthquake hit Anchorage on Good Friday, 27 March, 1964 causing $1.8 billion in damage (in 2007 dollars), and substantial lost of lives. It was the second biggest earthquake in recorded history.
Most visitors come to Anchorage during the summer months, when the days are long and the temperature more "bearable". The best months to visit are between May and September.
Portage Glacier, Anchorage
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Budget Travel to Anchorage
The main international gateway to Anchorage is the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), which receives flights from most major cities in the United States. The airport has two terminals. A free shuttle bus connects the South (Domestic) terminal with the North (International) terminal. There are buses going between the airport and downtown Anchorage as well as to various locations in the city. For details, visit the People Mover Bus website.
Budget Travel within Anchorage
Although not a big city, Anchorage is quite spread out, making it not so convenient to explore on foot. I would encourage you to rent a car. It can be expensive, though, about $200 per day in summer for a large passenger vehicle. If you have the time and need to budget, then take the bus. It's not the most convenient option, but at $1.75 per journey or $4 per one-day pass, it is the cheapest form of travel.
Chugach Mountains, as seen from Anchorage
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Accommodation in Anchorage
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Places of Interest in Anchorage
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
Center where costumed guides offer visits a glimpse into the native culture, complete with a native village.
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
A place where injured, orphaned or sick animals are given shelter and treatment.
- Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
Center with displays of Alaska-themed paintings as well as dioramas of Alaska from prehistoric times to present day.
- Earthquake Park
Park with interpretive displays on the Good Friday earthquake of 1964.
- Portage Glacier
One of the nearest glaciers from Anchorage, can be visited by tour boat.
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