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Bear Square, tucked into the heart of downtown, offers experiences and adventures for all. Take in a movie, check out interactive attractions, and indulge in local, small-batch ice cream before a Segway tour of the town. You’ll get to find out what it’s like to run a dog team, stroll along the Amazing Trail, and…

  Anchorage is the hub of Alaska’s aviation, and the Aviation Museum is the ideal outing for families, couples and solo adventurers. Located on the coastline of Lake Hood, home of the most popular seaplane base anywhere around the globe, more than 87,000 takeoffs and landings happen here every year. Just half a mile away…

Gold rush fever has far from vanished, especially at Cow Creek Historic Mine where you can still pan for riches the old-fashioned way. It’s a unique experience a short drive from Anchorage that allows you to re-live the gold mining hey days. First established in 1896, the mine is one of the state’s most famous…

Located northeast of downtown Anchorage, views of mountains carved by glaciers provide a stunning backdrop as you travel to Eagle River Nature Center. Established in 1995 by Friends of Eagle River Nature Center and the Lloyd family, it’s a destination to welcome visitors to Chugach State Park. Rich with natural history education, the non-profit builds…