Destination
Anchorage, United States
Anchorage is the launch pad for Alaska's glaciers, grizzlies and salmon runs, with Kenai Fjords, Denali and the Alaska Railroad within reach.
Trips to Anchorage from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | fine |
| May | fine |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | fine |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- June, July: Midnight sun with nearly 20 hours of daylight
- September, October, February, March: Aurora viewing season on clear dark nights
- March: Iditarod ceremonial start in early March
November, December, January, February, March: Short, dark and cold days, unless you are coming for the aurora or the Iditarod start
Where to stay in Anchorage
- Downtown Anchorage: Walk to the rail depot, Coastal Trail and the weekend market.
- Midtown: Chain hotels with easy airport access at lower rates.
- Girdwood: Alyeska Resort in the mountains 40 minutes south.
- Seward: Kenai Fjords cruise port and Alaska Railroad terminus, two hours away.
- Talkeetna: Quirky base for Denali flightseeing to the north.
What to do in Anchorage
- Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park from Seward to see glaciers calving
- Ride the Alaska Railroad to Denali
- Bike the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Take a flightseeing trip to land on a glacier
- Walk to Portage or Matanuska Glacier
- Watch bears fish for salmon on a Katmai day trip
Good to know
| Airports | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/Anchorage |
| Kind of trip | nature, adventure, national-park, road-trip, cruise-port |
Questions about Anchorage
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
June, July and August. November, December, January, February, March: Short, dark and cold days, unless you are coming for the aurora or the Iditarod start
Do US citizens need a passport for Anchorage?
No. Anchorage is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is Anchorage on the ground?
Anchorage is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.