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 Easy walk from downtown |
411 West First Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 265 2494 / +1 800 544 0552 http://www.akrr.com/ |
The Alaska Railroad covers 500 miles from Seward to Fairbanks. In 1985, the Railroad was purchased by the State of Alaska from the federal government. Rebuilt and improved on in 1997, the first floor is designated for passenger ticketing and tour information, and has historical photos of the Railroad's development dating back to 1914 when the construction began. Many different tours are available for purchase, including float trips, glacier cruises, sightseeing flights and jet boat safaris. Call for prices and tickets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Ryan Clark  |
 Photo: Jeb Spengler |
 Photo: Guido Merkelbach |
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The 49th state of the union |
201 E St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States |
This monument was erected in 1990 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of residents into the Anchorage area. Beginning with the 1915 settlement of Tent City (in the Ship Creek area several blocks from this monument), this city went on to grow and prosper. The monument also celebrates January 3, 1959, the date when Alaska was declared one of the United States by President Eisenhower. This monument offers a nice vantage point from which to view the valley where it all began. No admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Michael Witry |
 Photo: Troy Deubler |
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85 types of Arctic animals |
4731 O'Malley Rd Anchorage, AK 99507 United States +1 907 346 2133 http://www.alaskazoo.org/ |
View 85 species of wildlife from the Arctic, including glacier bears, brown/grizzly bears and black bears, on this 25-acre wooded area. See caribou, moose, dall sheep, wolves, musk oxen and many others. Some non-Alaskan species such as elephants, bactrian camels and even a Siberian tiger are housed in the zoo. A gift shop and a refreshment stand are on the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: James |
 Photo: Joel W. Nelson |
 Photo: Joel W. Nelson |
 Photo: Kartoos |
 Photo: David P. Dreydoppel |
 Photo: Chris Baiardi |
 Photo: Chris Baiardi |
 Photo: Paul Huber |
 Photo: rich campoamor |
 Photo: Erin Strang |
 Photo: Spike |
 Photo: Terry McTigue |
 Photo: jethsy |
 Photo: Heather Herrington |
 Photo: Kartoos |
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 Photo: Brian Matiash |
 Photo: Paul Huber |
 Photo: Kimberly Matteson |
 Photo: Hiroki Narita |
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 Photo: akphotograph.com |
 Photo: Iain Foulds |
 Photo: Iain Foulds |
 Photo: David LaForest |
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3-hour tour |
745 W 4th Ave Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 277 5581 / +1 800 478 6388 http://www.graylineofalaska.com |
Welcome to Anchorage! A terrific way to learn the most about this city is to join this three-hour guided bus tour. Get an introduction to the historical features of this city as well as some of the newcomers such as the Alaska Native Cultural Center. The entertaining and informative guide will squire you through Anchorage's history and throughout this 26-acre cultural property. Track the development of this 258,000-person city since it first was settled in 1915. Tour costs: adults $47, children $23.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Over 200 stores and businesses |
800 East Dimond Blvd Anchorage, AK 99515 United States +1 907 344 2581 http://www.dimondcenter.com |
Dimond Center calls itself "Alaska's Favorite Mall" for a reason. Stores include Butterfields, Ritz Cameras, Gottschalks, Gap and Baby Gap, Old Navy, Northern Reflections, Track & Trail, Footlocker, the Walt Disney store and more. Several restaurants as well as candy shops and pretzel stands tempt the serious shopper. For sports and exercise try the Dimond Center Athletic Club (complete with two pools, racquetball courts, a weight room, and nautilus equipment), or the ice-rink. Visitors can also catch a movie at Dimond Center 9 Cinemas. Credit card acceptance policies vary by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pet Rudolph and his friends |
125 Bodenburg Rd Anchorage, AK 99645 United States +1 907 745 4000 http://www.reindeerfarm.com/ |
Prepare to pet, feed and photograph both adult and baby reindeer at this farm eight miles south of Palmer. Gentle and tame, these "deer" are accustomed to visitors and are very friendly. Also available for visiting is a moose named Cathy and a blacktail deer named Feline. Don't forget to say hello to Eddy, a Rocky Mountain Elk. Call for tour prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Tracy Spice |
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Historic monument |
300 L St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States |
This large wooden platform offers terrific views of Cook Inlet (named for the man who discovered this waterway in 1778). A bust of Captain Cook and biographical and historical information are part of the monument. For 25 cents, visitors can peer through a telescope to look at Fire Island, Mt. Susitna or the Alaska Range across the Inlet. This is also a great way to get a closer view of the largest mountain in North America, Mt. McKinley (20,320 feet), 120 miles away. No admission is charged. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Ryan Clark |
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Oldest structure in municipality |
Mile 26 Glenn Highway Anchorage, AK United States +1 907 688 6026 |
A blue, onion-shaped globe tops this small, wooden historic building. It was built in the 1830s marking a site that has had constant Athabascan presence since at least 1652 (though oral tradition has it that the settlement dates back more than 1000 years). Many of the original icons remain in this church although services are conducted next door in a new church built in the 1960s. This church is set inside the Eklutna Historical Park and is part of a continuing exhibit. Eklutna still celebrates the Russian Christmas, 12 days after December 25. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful panoramic views |
1915 Hillcrest Road Anchorage, AK 99517 United States |
One of the most beautiful views in town, this overlook offers Westchester Lagoon below and the 13,000-foot vertical rise of the Chugach Range to the East. Between these two points sits the city's many office buildings and homes dotting the valley. In the fall, Termination Dust (snow) creeps down the side of the Range and signals the end to another summer. In winter, the ice-covered lagoon and hoarfrost-covered trees are complemented by the white giants behind them. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Oliver Savage |
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 Photo: Jonathan Albright |
 Photo: Stuart Bannan |
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 Photo: Stuart Bannan |
 Photo: Jussi Kangasharju |
 Photo: Kim F |
 Photo: Jonathan Albright |
 Photo: alaskanmama |