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Looking for a chance to experience the many opportunities available in Anchorage? You can observe the city's way of life, learn about its history and see many of the local attractions via the following list of tours, museums and activities.
Anchorage Museum of History and Art
The Anchorage Museum of History & Art has a five-story atrium and holds a complete collection of Alaskan art, spanning from prehistoric to contemporary times. If the performing arts are of interest to you, catch a classic performance at the Community Theater, following a fresh and delicious meal at the Southside Bistro. Another must see theater is the 4th Avenue Theater. Located downtown, this theater is one of the oldest buildings in Anchorage and remains an emblem of Alaskan history. For music enthusiasts check out a performance at the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Owned by First National Bank of Alaska, the Alaska Heritage Library Museum houses the largest private collection of rare Alaskan books and artwork. Free to the public and located in midtown, it holds more than 1,500 rare books, in addition to ancient Native American woven baskets, blankets, fur garments and a multitude of artifacts representing the area's indigenous peoples. While in the area, the Amsterdam Cafe is the perfect place to start your day or to take a lunch break. This local favorite has a delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. Continuing on with exhibitions of Alaskan Native culture, a larger showcase is contained in the Alaska Native Heritage Center in the northeast corner of Anchorage. Here you can learn about Alaskan Native traditions through interactive activities such as storytelling, tours of traditional villages, music and dance, videos and exhibits of Native artwork. Alaska Natives create traditional artworks on-site, ranging from carvings and bead work to jewelry and more. Instructional classes are also available, offering quick demonstrations on some of the techniques used to produce the artwork. Next, the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum contains restored airplanes and a fascinating collection of records about early bush pilots and their role in the development of Alaska. Mission logs from World War II, records of the first flights in arctic aviation, and more are all part of this collection. Many aviation enthusiasts will be in awe of are Wiley Post's records of his solo flight around the world in 1933. To immerse yourself in more Alaskan history check out the Alaska Museum of National History.
Potter's March Bird Sanctuary
Whether one is a wildlife enthusiast or not, chances are most everyone visiting Anchorage will have the thrill of spotting a bald eagle. In fact, there are more eagles per capita here than in any other U.S. state. Nearby birding sites include the Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary which contains large flocks of wetland waterfowl. The area is part of a migratory corridor, and spring and fall bring a large number and wide variety of bird species for visitors to view. Also, another great site for bird watchers is around Lake Spenard. Just down the road from here is Gwennie's Old Alaskan Restaurant, serving up authentic Alaskan fare that is a local and tourist favorite. Another sanctuary-type place to visit is the Alaska Botanical Garden. Then, just a short drive from Anchorage is Eklutna Historical Park. This park will give you a glimpse at the 17th century, Dena'ina Athabaskan people. Located here is St. Nicholas Church, which was built in the 1830s.
Alaska Zoo
While visiting Alaska prepare yourself for moose sightings, as Anchorage has the highest per capita moose population of any city in the U.S. For guaranteed sightings of Alaskan wildlife, you can travel north of Anchorage to a Reindeer Farm and the Musk Ox Farm. (These places are each within 50 miles of the city.) These attractions offer full views of the wildlife and, in some cases, opportunities to interact with the animals. Of course, if you are in search of more animal sightings visit the Alaska Zoo. Lastly, if you plan to head to downtown Anchorage, another great place to view the Alaskan range, including views of Mt. McKinley is Resolution Park. Nearby you can also grab a refreshing drink at the Glacier BrewHouse.
Some companies provide charter trips to places of its visitors' choosing for the purposes of sightseeing, bear viewing, fly-in fishing, glacier landings and more. The fishing guides can adeptly prepare you for a terrific fishing experience by providing all your gear, fishing demonstrations (if needed) and advice on the locations most likely to lead to a successful fishing trip. Catch all of Anchorage's best known sights, including informative glacier tours.
Bus Tours
Anchorage City Tour-Grayline ( +1 888 452 1737/ http://www.graylinealaska.com/ )
Alaska Bus Charters and Tours ( +1 907 278 2929 / http://www.alaskabus.com/ )
Walking Tours
ACVB Log Cabin Visitor Information Center ( +1 907 274 3531/ http://www.anchorage.net/878.cfm/ )
Marine Tours
Major Marine Tours ( +1 907 274 7300/ http://www.majormarine.com/ )
Phillips Cruises and Tours ( +1 907 276 8023/ http://www.26glaciers.com/ )
Flight Tours
Era Aviation ( +1 907 248 4422/ http://www.flyera.com/ )
Rust's Flying Service ( +1 907 243 1595/ http://www.flyrusts.com/ )
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