Earthquake Park is a laid-back, educational, and scenic outdoor stop that's perfect as a short…read morehalf-day visit -- especially if you're already exploring Anchorage or biking the coastal trail. It won't wow with adrenaline or exhibits, but it delivers on Alaska's beauty and history. Perfect for families, photographers, and anyone who prefers slow-paced nature experiences. Birdwatchers and photographers will appreciate the variety of birds and occasional moose sightings, and there are several scenic points worth stopping at for photos -- especially at sunrise or sunset. Pros * Free entry, free parking, and easy access. * Beautiful coastal and mountain views. * Historical interpretive signs. * Ideal for light hiking, biking, or a picnic. Cons * Mosquitoes can be intense in summer, so bug spray is a must. * Limited facilities beyond trails and scenic spots.

This park is located in Anchorage. It's quite significant and historical. The backstory is worth…read moregoogling. This is a nice park to rest and relax and it's part of the trolley tour offered and well known in the area.

We arrived at the cutest museum, located right next to the water, with seaplanes constantly coming…read moreand going. The museum itself is a decent size, and we really enjoyed seeing so many different types of aircraft. One of the coolest parts was being able to walk inside one of the planes. The staff was extremely friendly, and the gentlemen restoring planes in the side building were a hoot. One of them took the time to explain how they are bringing these historic aircraft back to life using donations, which we thought was really neat. It's wonderful to see these planes preserved rather than discarded. The museum has a small gift shop, but they do not sell food or beverages. The location is fantastic because there is constant seaplane activity, and visitors can climb up to the tower for beautiful views of the surrounding area. Overall, we highly recommend this attraction, especially for families with kiddos who love planes. It was a fun and unique experience, and we would definitely visit again!

This museum is near the ANC airport. The 4 buildings and multiple exhibits including one on WW2 and…read morethe Battle of Attu will have you there for several hours. They also have a control tower you can climb to watch seaplanes land at Lake Hood Seaplane base and a workshop where old airplanes are being restored. Several aircraft on display outside and a vintage Alaska Airlines B737 that you can walk through.

I booked a winter tour with Salmon Berry that started in Anchorage and traveled to Fairbanks. This…read moretour was amazing. We packed so much in to our week but nothing ever felt rushed and we were able to genuinely enjoy each experience. Our tour guide Laura was so knowledgeable and professional and a joy to spend the week with. I have already recommended this tour to 4 friends and cannot say enough great things about this company, the employees, and the adventures.

Just finished the Whittier to anchorage transfer today - a wonderful small group experience. I…read morethink the drive name is Keith? Highly recommend

A Wonderful Experience at the Alaska Zoo!…read more We had such a great time visiting the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage! It was a wonderful way to see Alaska's wildlife up close and learn more about the animals that call this incredible state home. The zoo is beautiful, well-maintained, and has a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. We especially enjoyed seeing the bears, moose, musk ox, and other Alaskan wildlife. The animals appeared well cared for, and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. What I loved most was that it didn't feel overly crowded or commercial. We could take our time walking around, enjoying the scenery, and really appreciating the animals. It's a great activity for visitors of all ages and definitely worth adding to your Anchorage itinerary. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would absolutely recommend the Alaska Zoo to anyone visiting Anchorage. A must-see for anyone who wants to experience Alaska's amazing wildlife!

Oh where to begin.... I would like to preface this by saying any community members who ask…read morequestions about the most recent incident have been immediately blocked by the zoo. that is enough of a red flag but i shall explain more ref flags. there have been many instances of aggression from one animal towards the next and with warning signs that have been repeatedly ignored. Most of the aggression is with the bears unfortunately. We have all heard about the most recent event, where a very small, blind, and deaf female bear was placed into the enclosure with a much larger boar (male bear) during peak mating season. that was reckless and resulted in a bear fight, the boar ripping the females skin off of her back, and it took over 30 minutes for the staff to even get to the scene and begin to assess the situation. 30 minutes. the zoo is small why did it take thirty. minutes. mind you, the warning signs hours leading up to the event were noticed by the visitors for the bears unusually closed off and defensive behavior... but the staff didn't care. (picture included) The smaller bear, btw. was never around any other bears... so why the h.. would they throw the small solo non socialized bear with a huge male bear in peak mating season??? COME TF ON NOW DUDE. what an absolutely embarrassing and disgraceful way to represent our beautiful state. common sense says that's a bad idea, but whoever was in charge of the placement shares a brain cell with a rock. NEXT. in 2022 there was a polar bear and another species, i believe a grizzly, housed together. why would you put different species of bears together? especially the 2 most aggressive species.... they also got into a fight before separation. One bear had a pretty messed up bloody jaw and there was no closure to their habitat. The staff allowed their habitat to remain open despite the animals need for "peace and quiet" as well as no regards to the families and young children who came by seeing the poor bear (picture inserted below) NEXT. There were 2 more bears that were constantly on edge constantly fighting. it took MULTIPLE incidents for them to finally separate the bears for good. I could continue with more and more they've done (or didn't do) but i think we get the point. the zoo is a sad excuse for a zoo. they're volunteer based and not part of the AZA and clearly aren't trained properly and have no real knowledge on how to read wildlife behavior and have no intention on maintaining a SAFE and FRIENDLY environment, just money hungry individ

Okay.....this place is dope…read more First of all--made for social distancing and every age group. Second--very cool employees who are friendly and helpful. Third--did I mention it's super dope here? From multiplayer games with zombies or pirates or flying or escape rooms, to driving games (and soon Tower Tag!!!), there's something for everyone here. I brought my nephew and his bestie as a surprise for straight A's at school and they had an absolute blast. I left knowing that my 50 year old self and all of my friends would be coming back for an adult session of shoot'em up, and am looking into the corporate team building party for my employees who have been busting their humps at their jobs the entire pandemic. Check them out! You won't regret it!!!

Wow! What an awesome spot! Super clean and fun immersive…read moreexperience with tons of games to choose from-there really is something for everyone! Group games, individual games, travel immersion, educational games, artistic games and group interactive arcade games. Parents, don't just drop your kids to play-you'll have a blast too! Staff is friendly and super helpful. This is an awesome spot for birthday parties, corporate team bonding, date night or playing with friends. Give it a try-you won't be disappointed!

Such a great date night/ friends date or really any occasion place! We called last minute for two…read morepeople and they were able to fit us in! We did the Tomb room and the staff was great, the decor was great and the layout of the Escape room was awesome! I'm a sucker for the Egyptian era so I was even more excited but anyone would enjoy it, not too easy but not too hard and the hour flies by! HIGHLY recommend this place!

So fun! The hints were helpful when we needed them, and the ambiance really immerses you in the…read moreexperience!! 10/10 will go again. Great employees in character too (:

Definitely the weirdest thing to stumble across while walking around downtown anchorage.read more

STAR! Star is…read moresomewhat of an Anchorage mascot (the one that's not a moose). He/she (they all have horns, how do you TELL?!) lies quietly in the hay, unnoticed by many. Star has his/her own Facebook page. If you go take a look at Star, Star will pretend to not care about you. However, if you wait 5-10 minutes and talk sweetly, Star will get up and walk over to the chain-link fence to say hello. Supposedly Star is "walked" in the neighborhood, but I've never observed this yet. If you're at the Park Strip, you may as well come see Star.

- 10 star experience for northern lights tour - Dana is…read morefabulous - she knows! - she is dedicated to her craft - they were on time for pickup - snacks are good (chips, nuts, granola bars, water) - eat a hearty dinner before - the field is your pee break if you have to number 2, sorry for ya - our lights started at 11pm they were predicted to be highest between 1230/1 we waited until after 2, and they were still dim all the other people in the area had left - the lights REALLY started at 230, we stayed until 530 Dana had faith we believed in her it paid off - we got home at 6 - great photos by Dana - heated van all night

Our cruise ship arrived in Whittier and our driver, Phil, showed up with a sign with my name on it…read morewell ahead of schedule. I'll spare you the details, except to say there is a one-way tunnel with a schedule for when you can drive through it, and Phil managed it perfectly by showing up more than an hour early. We paid for a private 9-hour tour, which was convenient because the van securely held our luggage the entire time until we eventually got to the Anchorage airport. Phil customized the tour based on our preferences, so we were able to do some excellent hikes and got to see some bears, moose, elk, and others at a wildlife sanctuary. Phil is a good historian and had plenty to say as he drove us around and accompanied us on our adventures.

Beautiful, well kept trail! I saw five moose on the trail!…read more 11 miles each way starting at Elderberry Park and ending at Kincaid Park. Plenty of pull outs, benches, and look out points along the way. There was one point of the trail that had some bumps that appear to be in the process of being repaved, but otherwise no complaints. The only downside, biking up to Kincaid park was a challenge and the views at the top aren't worth it, there is also nothing waiting up top. Would be cool to see a coffee shop or something of the sort.

Very amazing hike with great views. We absolutely loved walking this trail last night and early…read morethis morning. Great views of the port as well as many other things!

This market has thinned out a lot since my visit 13 years ago. Today when we went (a Sunday in…read moreJune), there was one total strip of retail and food vendors combined. The rest of the lot was amusement park rides. There was a booth to dress up and take photos with Alaskan huskies, ulu knives, handmade candles, fur, photography, jewelry, and my favorite: Christmas ornaments made of Alaskan clay. I had to get one and start my travel Christmas tree ornament collection. Paid parking across the street and they were actively ticketing!

Decent little market, but there really were not that many vendors as I was expecting. Only one row,…read morewith a majority of them having food. The carnival rides took up a majority of the parking lot, which limited how many vendors could possibly be there. With it only open a few months, I would expect more vendors to be out when the weather is nice. I honestly was pretty disappointed in how little they offered. There were a few decent stands, but the prices seemed to be pretty high compared to what was being offered and seemed to be more geared towards tourists rather than folks living in the area.