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Fodor's Alaska 2013
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Photo: Clay W. Padgett, Fodor's "Show Us Your Alaska" Photo Contest winner
By far Alaska's largest and most sophisticated city, Anchorage is situated in a truly spectacular location. The permanently snow-covered peaks and volcanoes of the Alaska Range lie to the west of the city, part of the craggy Chugach Range is actually within the eastern edge of the municipality, and the Talkeetna and Kenai ranges are visible to the north and south. On clear days Mt. McKinley looms on the northern horizon, and two arms of Cook Inlet embrace the town's western and southern borders.
Anchorage Hotels
While other cities see new hotels pop up, seemingly, out of nowhere, the Anchorage hotel scene tends to stay rather consistent. Most of the major chains...read more
Fodor's Choice
Anchorage Restaurants
Anchorage's dining scene has, to the relief of repeat visitors and, even more so, locals, been on the rise for the past several years. Established (and...read more
Things To Do in Anchorage
Anchorage is a pedestrian- and bike-friendly city...read more
Travel Deals in Anchorage
- $599 & up -- Balcony: 7-Night Alaska Cruise on Norwegian American Express Travel
- $279 & up -- 7-Nt. Alaska Cruise on Princess from Vancouver — $279 American Express Travel
- $299 & up -- 7-Night Alaska Cruise on Holland America — $299 American Express Travel
Anchorage Experiences
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Tackling a 50-pound salmon: Anglers can cast for huge king salmon or feisty silvers while wading among reflections of skyscrapers at Ship Creek... Read more
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Since 1973 mushers and their sled-dog teams have raced more than 1,000 mi across Alaska in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the longest sled-dog... Read more
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Deals, Hotels
Anchorage's charming, garden-fronted Copper Whale Inn, ideally situated within walking distance of mos... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Unfolding on the fringes of the ring-shaped auroral oval that circles the globe's Arctic realms, the aurora... Read more
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Travel Tips
There's no better way to deepen your understanding of the state's history and people than with a stop... Read more
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