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 Everything you need to know |
524 West Fourth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 276 4118 http://www.anchorage.net |
Uniquely Alaskan, this log cabin with its grass-covered roof houses the largest variety of visitor brochures, free guides and information in Anchorage. Stop in and visit with its mostly senior volunteer staff. With an informative Web site and free magazine style visitor's guide (it can be mailed on request), this place makes it possible for you to plan your entire trip before you get here. The charming building is surrounded by a flowering park, and has a notable post listing the mileage to many international cities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specializing in Alaska |
750 W 2nd Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 8440 / +1 866 257 2757 http://www.alaskanha.org |
This association not only purchases Alaskan books from other retailers and authors, but has also begun publishing its own. As the distributor for the many visitors' centers around the state, this is its main branch with wide selections of all Alaskan areas and a larger focus on Anchorage. More of an office than a bookshop, the staff has the capacity to track down any title you can imagine; the knowledgeable staff is familiar with many out-of-print titles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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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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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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Site of original town planning |
210 E St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States |
This monument has a bronze plaque declaring it the original city-planning site. In 1915, the first land auction was held here with starting bids of USD25. It was an attempt to begin funding the governmental services, like law enforcement and sewage services, needed by the Tent City residents. The city's plots were drawn up from this spot and resulted in the system of lettered streets running north-south and the numbered avenues running east-west, still in use today. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Awesome vision of earthquake devastation |
4306 West Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99517 United States |
When the "Good Friday" earthquake rocked Anchorage in March of 1964, the area that is now the park was an affluent residential area on the bluffs above Cook Inlet. The 9.2 earthquake dropped these homes into 30-foot crevasses and destroyed this entire area. Developed as a park years later, it carries monuments and reader boards with information on the great quake. The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail winds through the park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The first seat of government |
524 W 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 276 4118 |
With free summer concerts held in front of the building at noon (Wednesday's & Friday's) and the Log Cabin Visitor's Center just next door, this old City Hall is frequently bustling with activity. Housing the office of the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau, the building, originally built in 1936, is a two-story structure that served as the city's first government seat. The lobby holds a permanent exhibition of photographs and artifacts of early Anchorage. It is open year round. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early commerce building |
500 West Fifth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 272 5333 |
Built in 1915, this was the first multi-story building built, and filled with early commerce. Providing one of the earliest stores, Kimball's stocked the items necessary for the flood of Tent City residents who were moving into their own, more permanent homes. Della Kimball, daughter of the pioneer, was 12 years old when her father opened the store and is one of the pioneers who rests in the Anchorage Memorial Cemetery. There is no admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Start here for valley adventures |
Mile 35.5 Parks Highway Anchorage, AK 99654 United States +1 907 746 5000 http://www.alaskavisit.com/ |
Along with a wealth of educational materials in its interpretive stations that display some of the history and development of the "Mat-Su" Valley (Matanuska, Susitna), this information center also has a gift shop. Within this log cabin structure you may purchase Alaskana books, traditional Native artwork and jewelry. In addition you will find recommendations for campsites, hotels and the many attractions along the way to Denali Park or beyond to Fairbanks. Local information is available, too. A series of summer and winter events are held in this area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about musk oxen |
100 Farm Loop Road Anchorage, AK 99645 United States +1 907 745 4151 http://www.muskoxfarm.org/ |
Since 1954, this non-profit organization has been dedicated to educating people about the musk ox and qiviut (pronounced kivy-oot), which is the musk oxen's soft under-hair. Volunteers such as Alex Trebek ("Jeopardy) and Olivia Newton John, helped the musk oxen here receive national recognition. One of the Arctic's oldest species, their history of use by Alaska Natives is long. Now, native knitters work together to create qiviut garments for sale. An onsite gift shop and the downtown Oomingmak Anchorage shop sell qiviut gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the walking tour |
654 West Third Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 261 7820 http://www.nara.gov/regional/a... |
One of only 12 nationwide archives of this kind, this building stores extensive records belonging to the Federal government. Holding more than 50,000 records in the collection in addition to the original federal documents that provided statehood for Alaska, this is the depository for the retired records of the federal agencies and courts of Alaska. Aides are available to assist the public in locating records of interest to them. Genealogy and listings of public programs are available for perusal both through the depository and via the Internet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical monument |
18625 New Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99587 United States +1 907 345 5014 |
Built in 1929, this building housed the workers that serviced the nearby sections of the Alaska Railroad. In 1979, the National Register claimed it as a Historic Place and now it hosts the Chugach State Park Headquarters. Check out the Alaskan Railroad car in the yard. Recently remodelled to to house the Kenai Visitor's Center, don't be surprised if you hear the train's engine roar as the working Alaskan Railroad passes by on nearby tracks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Interactive information |
605 West Fourth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 271 2737 http://www.nps.gov/aplic/ |
This place is a much more entertaining destination than you might guess. Daily programs at 2pm include discussions led by park rangers, zoo personnel or guest presenters. These experts talk about a variety of topics such as nature, wildlife and natural, local features. The presentations occasionally include a visit from an Alaskan animal. Check out the hourly videos of bears, earthquakes and more. Hundreds of maps are available here, as well as a computer planning station to assist in mapping a day of trips, hikes and adventures. No admission charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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Largest native gathering in Alaska |
6998 Raspberry Road (Kincaid Park Amphitheater) Anchorage, AK 99502 United States +1 907 258 2672 |
The largest national gathering of Native American and Alaskan Native cultures, this is a presentation that should not be missed. During this celebration there will be storytelling, drumming and many dance performances, displays of arts and crafts, speeches and more. Come to learn and come to listen in the Kincaid Park with its views of Mt. Susitna, Mt. Spur and the rest of the Alaska Range. Restrooms are available at the Kincaid Center. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic structure |
400 D St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 4063 |
Originally built in 1915, this award-winning building has the only corner turret found in Anchorage. It was constructed by an early civic leader, A.J. Wendler. Each year, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins in front of this building; the starting point is marked by a large bronze sled dog. This building has been occupied for the past 18 years by "One People," a co-op that enables indigenous people worldwide to be self-sufficient by providing a sales outlet for their endangered arts and crafts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about wolves |
300 C St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 9653 http://www.wolfsongalaska.org/ |
An impressive array of educational items is displayed here, including wildlife dioramas, interactive displays and a wolf's lair. Review the history of wolves' relationship with humans through symbols, art, religion and folklore. This non-profit organization has achieved an international reputation for its educational programs designed to teach the public about wolves. Learn wolf pack behavior and separate fact from fiction. Beautiful wolf photos and other wolf collectibles are available in an expansive gift shop attached to the museum. Admission: Adults $3; children $1.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Computer access available |
3600 Denali St Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 343 2975 / +1 800 478 4667 http://lexicon.ci.anchorage.ak.us |
This library contains a sweeping indoor staircase, computer access, three floors of neatly arranged titles, reference desks throughout, study areas and a walnut paneled reading lounge in the Alaska Collection area. Outside, a lower level entrance brings you to the elevators, while the second floor entrance is reached by a covered staircase that stretches to a small coffee shop and statue of William Seward. Bring children for the Lapsit and Preschool Storytimes, but please call in advance for scheduling. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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