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Anchorage Attractions and Tourist Points 5th Avenue Mall Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage Museum William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center Platinum Jaxx Alaska Botanical Garden

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Anchorage, the largest city of Alaska is located in the midst of some of the most gorgeous wilderness in the hemisphere while having all the amenities one would expect in a big American city. This urbanized city features enough cultural, historical, natural & recreational attractions to have tourists coming down all year round. The Anchorage Museum of History & Art is one of the 10 most visited attractions in Alaska. In addition, Anchorage also has one of the best trail systems in the country with 120 miles of paved & 300 miles of unpaved roads to choose from. Other recreations offered by the city include, kayaking, angling, skiing, ice-fishing, camping, bird watching, etc.

The center is a must-see for all interested in Alaska’s history and Native peoples. The venue allows you to explore the cultures of eleven indigenous groups of Alaska. Experience Western hemisphere native art, artifacts in a historic setting of a reconstructed village and open-air museum, to see native dances and discover their cultural relevance. Learn about native games, athletes and see traditional native dwellings with commentary from expert guides. Hear stories of Alaska's Native people and learn about Native traditions. Alaska Native Heritage Center is remarkable for its educational programs, life-sized village displays, craft-making workstations -- all within 26 acres bordered by the Chugach Mountains. Located just 10 minutes east of downtown there is a gift store and cafe onsite.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center is a fascinating place to visit. It contains a broad range of art and historical items related to Alaska and the arctic. The permanent collection includes 17,500 objects and also maintains a large collection of historical photographs. The museum is visited annually by 20 traveling exhibits from around the world. Under the hobbies and activities category it includes paintings, art collections; historical museums; photo collection, exhibit. The main attraction at this multi-galleried museum is the Alaska Gallery with more than 1,000 pieces of history, artwork and photography by Alaskans. Five other galleries are housed in the downtown-area museum, showcasing a variety of temporary exhibits from all over the world and a Children's Gallery.
Anchorage Museum of History and Art


Golf
Places Distance(miles)
Russian Jack Springs Golf Course 3.8 Miles
Eagleglen Golf Course 3.9 Miles
Par T Golf Course 4.7 Miles
Anchorage Golf Course 7.2 Miles
Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club 7.3 Miles
Moose Run Golf Course 11.6 Miles
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 21.4 Miles
Settlers Bay 29.4 Miles
Palmer Golf Course 37.0 Miles
Rio Mar Country Club 37.1 Miles


Lakes
Places Distance(miles)
Bench Lake 78.5 Miles
Char Lake 78.5 Miles
Cooper Lake 78.5 Miles
Crescent Lake 78.5 Miles
Golden Fin Lake 78.5 Miles
Grayling Lake 78.5 Miles
Jerome Lake 78.5 Miles
Johnson Lake 78.5 Miles
Juneau Lake 78.5 Miles
Kenai Lake 78.5 Miles


Resorts
Places Distance(miles)
Alyeska Resort 31.8 Miles


Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Hotel Captain Cook 155.000.0
Inlet Inn Motel 90.000.1
Rodeway Inn Anchorage 80.000.1
Westmark Anchorage 109.330.1
Anchorage Downtown Hotel 79.000.3
Anchorage Grand Hotel 94.930.3
Clarion Suites Downtown 107.100.3
Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage 109.000.3
Duke-s 8th Avenue Hotel 0.000.3
Hilton Anchorage 179.830.3
Historic Anchorage Hotel 128.800.3
Marriott Anchorage Downtown 109.950.3
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel 55.730.5
Inlet Tower Hotel And Suites 84.000.5
Quality Suites Near Convention 109.000.5
Comfort Inn Ship Creek 89.990.6
Extendedstaydeluxe Anc-downtwn 79.990.6
Ramada Anchorage Downtown 71.100.6
Days Inn Anchorage Downtown 89.000.7
Sheraton Anchorage Htl And Spa 89.000.8
Econo Inn 67.000.9
Travel Inn 90.001.0
Anchorage Suites Lodge 70.001.1
Black Angus Inn 99.001.2
Red Roof Inn Anchorage 0.001.3
Tl Anchorage 0.001.4
Bent Prop Inn 169.001.8
Merrill Field Inn Anchorage 58.501.8
Embassy Suites Anchorage 139.001.9
Qupqugiaq Inn 80.002.1
Springhill Stes Marriott Ancho 135.002.1
Super 8 Anchorage 64.702.1
Chelsea Inn Hotel 49.002.3
Extended Stay Deluxe Anchorage 84.992.3
Residence Inn Marriott Anchora 180.582.3
Royal Suite Lodge 84.552.3
Alaskan European B And B 53.102.4
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel 89.992.4
Hampton Inn Anchorage Ak 80.102.5
Anchorage Hilton Garden Inn 99.002.6
Homewood Suites By Hilton Anchorage 81.182.6
Americas Best Inn Anchorage 99.002.7
Americas Best Value Inn / Executive Suite Hotel 62.942.8
Holiday Inn Express 98.112.8
Puffin Inn 57.002.8
Homewood Suites Anchorage Ak 229.002.9
Long House Alaskan Hotel 77.002.9
Parkwood Inn Extended Stay 91.502.9
Barratt Inn 59.003.0
Econo Lodge Airport 0.003.0
Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott 99.003.0
Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown 59.993.0
Quality Inn And Suites Airport 89.003.0
Americas Best Value Inn Exec A 80.993.1
Crowne Plaza Anchorage Midtown 117.003.1
Millennium Hotel Anchorage 99.003.1
Alaska Bnb And Vacation Rental 129.003.2
Mt Is Anchorage Airport 74.993.2
Comfort Suites Anchorage Inter 119.953.3
Courtyard Marriott Anchorage 99.003.3
Coast International Inn 79.003.4
Springhill Stes Marriott Unive 139.003.8
Alaska House Of Jade B And B 177.004.9
Dimond Center Hotel 128.915.2
Lake View Bed And Breakfast 0.005.8
Country Rose Manor B B 105.006.4
Castle Alaska 169.009.9
Microtel Inn And Suites 89.9514.5
Mt Mckinley Princess Lodge 99.0020.9
Alaska's Echo Lake Bed And Breakfast 95.0021.3
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn 98.9928.2
Grand View Inn And Suites 69.0030.0


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-08T03:42:03Z
Forecast at a Glance
Wednesday (PM)
Slight Chance Rain/Snow
Slight Chance Rain/Snow
Lo 27°F
Hi 32°F
Thursday (PM)
Slight Chance Rain/Snow
Slight Chance Rain/Snow
Lo 24°F
Hi 34°F
Friday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 26°F
Hi 31°F
Saturday (PM)
Chance Rain/Snow
Chance Rain/Snow
Lo 21°F
Hi 34°F
Sunday (PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 21°F
Hi 30°F
Monday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 21°F
Hi 35°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
9455920 - Anchorage, AK May 22 2011, 12:18 pm AKST 49.3 F NA 1.4 Miles Wind: 7.96
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Merrill Field, AK Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 7:53 pm AKDT 61.0 F 31% 1.8 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 60 F (16 C)
Lake Hood Seaplane, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 54.0 F 55% 3.0 Miles Wind: 10
Wind Chill: 51 F (11 C)
Anchorage / Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:55 pm AKDT 58.0 F 35% 4.0 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill: 56 F (13 C)
Anchorage International Airport, AK Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 7:53 pm AKDT 52.0 F 64% 4.7 Miles Wind: 16
Wind Chill: 47 F (8 C)
Birchwood, AK Fair May 22 2011, 7:56 pm AKDT 57.0 F 41% 18.8 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Wasilla Airport, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:56 pm AKDT 55.0 F 44% 29.1 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 54 F (12 C)
Willow Airport, AK Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 3:57 pm AKDT 61.0 F 48% 37.8 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 60 F (16 C)
Palmer, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 52.0 F 50% 38.1 Miles Wind: 14
Wind Chill: 47 F (8 C)
Portage Glacier, AK Light Rain May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 47.0 F 83% 46.7 Miles Wind: 14
Wind Chill: 41 F (5 C)

Airports Name Distance(miles)
Anchorage International Airport 3.8Miles