17 Best Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage offers budget-friendly, family-friendly attractions and is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, making it an ideal destination for all.

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alaska-center-for-the-performing-arts

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

#17 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

621 W. 6th Ave.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
anchorage-market

Anchorage Market

#16 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

88th Avenue
1 to 2 hours
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$20 for adults; $10 for kids 3-17
the-alaska-zoo

The Alaska Zoo

#15 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

4731 O'Malley Rd.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
lake-hood

Lake Hood

#14 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

Lake Hood
1 to 2 hours
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Free
kincaid-park

Kincaid Park

#13 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

9401 Raspberry Rd.
1 to 2 hours
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$17.50 for adults; $10.50 for kids 3-13
alaska-aviation-museum

Alaska Aviation Museum

#12 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

4721 Aircraft Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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Adults from $5
alaska-botanical-garden

Alaska Botanical Garden

#11 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd.
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by tour
spencer-glacier

Spencer Glacier

#10 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

Spencer Glacier
Half Day to Full Day
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Cruise tickets cost $45 for adults; $25 for children
portage-glacier

Portage Glacier

#9 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

Portage Glacier
Half Day to Full Day
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Free; tour prices vary
matanuska-glacier

Matanuska Glacier

#8 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

Matanuska Glacier
Half Day to Full Day
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Free; $5 parking fee
chugach-state-park

Chugach State Park

#7 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

18620 Seward Hwy
More than Full Day
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$20 for adults; $10 for kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger
anchorage-museum-at-rasmuson-center

Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center

#6 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

625 C St.
2 hours to Half Day
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Prices vary by tour
alaska-railroad

Alaska Railroad

#5 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

411 W 1st Ave.
More than Full Day
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Free
potter-marsh

Potter Marsh

#4 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

2999 E 154th Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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$29 for adults; $19 for kids 4-17
alaska-native-heritage-center

Alaska Native Heritage Center

#3 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

8800 Heritage Center Dr.
2 hours to Half Day
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$20 for adults; $16 for kids 5-17; free for children 4 and younger
alaska-wildlife-conservation-center

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

#2 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

Mile 79, Seward Hwy
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
tony-knowles-coastal-trail

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

#1 in Best Things To Do in Anchorage

1297 W 5th Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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