We strongly encourage you to consider extending your stay and experience Alaska.
Anchorage uniquely combines the conveniences of the modern world with a rugged, natural environment that has all but vanished from populated regions of the world. In Anchorage, you can watch moose in the morning and ballet in the afternoon. You can take a short flight to see some mountain scenery on earth, then be back for fresh seafood at a five-star restaurant.
Anchorage is an urban enclave surrounded by wilderness. Within a few miles of downtown, you can encounter scenes more wild than you'll find in most national parks: wolf packs roaming through a park, rushing mountain streams, and city parks vast enough to forget which century you live in. The world's second highest tides surge against its shores, and North America's highest peak glimmers in the distance.
Most of all, Anchorage is a gateway to adventure. You can experience all Alaska has to offer and never check out of your hotel. Flightsee over Mt. McKinley, fish a wilderness river, or visit grizzly bears via air taxi. See calving glaciers and enormous whales on a day cruise. Hike to a glacier, climb a mountaintop, or drive to some of the world’s most spectacular highways.
For culture and shopping, there's no better place in Alaska. Collect the prized works of Alaska's top artists and native craftspeople in galleries. Learn about our rich history in museums and heritage centers. Catch a show at one of our performance halls.
We’ve outlined a few tours that operate right from your hotel—see the links to the left or explore one of many Alaska Travel Sites on the web. The options are mind boggling!
Kelly Brown has agreed to answer your questions and help you make your extended stay enjoyable. Contact her at vpeducation@pmiak.org for more info.