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Flattop Mountain Trail
The most-climbed mountain in Alaska, with panoramic views of the city, Cook Inlet, and the Alaska Range. Steep but doable for most fitness levels.
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Pro tip: Go early on weekends — parking fills up fast
The landmarks that define Anchorage. Places everyone knows, tourists flock to, and locals secretly love despite claiming they're overrated.
The most-climbed mountain in Alaska, with panoramic views of the city, Cook Inlet, and the Alaska Range. Steep but doable for most fitness levels.
Pro tip: Go early on weekends — parking fills up fast
An 11-mile paved trail from downtown to Kincaid Park, hugging the coast with views of the inlet and mountains. Moose sightings are common. Popular with bikers, runners, and skiers.
Pro tip: Rent bikes from downtown and ride to Kincaid
World-class museum covering Alaska Native cultures, Arctic science, and contemporary art. The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center inside has an exceptional collection of Native artifacts.
Pro tip: First Friday of each month is pay-what-you-wish
The world's busiest seaplane base, right next to the airport. Watch floatplanes take off and land from the shore. You can book flightseeing tours from here.
Pro tip: Rust's Flying Service offers excellent glacier tours