Things to Do in Anchorage

Download the Action Tour Guide app for a self-guided drive from Anchorage to Seward. Discover glaciers, wildlife viewing spots and hiking trails.

Experience the thrill of dog sledding through the snow-covered backcountry of Alaska. Meet the friendly dogs and take a ride on the sled with the help of your guide.

The most scenic tour. Travel south along the Seward Highway named one of the most scenic byways in North America taking in ocean & mountain views. Ride an aerial tram (included) up Mount Alyeska 2300 feet above sea level and enjoy panoramic vistas. Lunch/food is on your own at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar at the top. At sea level, your admission is included to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; learn about how this non-profit wildlife sanctuary cares for The Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals. See the amazing recovered wildlife like Grizzly Bear, Moose, Caribou, Musk Ox, and much more! Return to Anchorage after this photographic experience lasting approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.

Explore the largest and most populated city in Alaska on this interesting tour of Anchorage and discover the lifestyle shown on Alaska: The Last Frontier.

Experience hiking in Chugach State Park's Eagle River trail system! Learn about Alaska's boreal forests and glaciated valleys and take in breathtaking views of towering vistas.

Take the Turnagain Arm Shuttle from Anchorage for a guided tour with scenic views. Enjoy mountain scenery before arriving at the 200+ acre Alaska Wildlife Center to encounter bears, whales, and more.

If you’ve always wanted to try snowshoeing but didn't know where to begin, look no further, you've found the right spot. If you are unfamiliar, snowshoeing is an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain. Experience a compelling introduction into the art of snowshoeing starting right here! We'll take you to the Chugach State Park's Glen Alps just to the east of Anchorage, a place everyone needs to visit at least once while in Alaska. • Experience an intro to snowshoeing at the Anchorage's Glen Alps with an experienced guide! • Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families with older children. • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet • Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests narrated by skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds! • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Elevated Oats. Try it with us today!

Sail the Portage Glacier on a boat and discover Alaska's fauna on this visit to the Wildlife Conservation Center. What's more, we'll also tour Anchorage!

Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains!

Learn about Northern art, culture, history, and science as you explore the fascinating exhibits at the Anchorage Museum. Admire Indigenous artifacts donated by the Smithsonian, engage with interactive displays, and visit the 3D Planetarium.

The Matanuska Glacier is a premiere attraction in Alaska (and our absolute favorite!) Up to 10 guests will enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful Matanuska river in a Mercedes Sprinter. We'll stop on the way for snacks and coffee and enjoy a guided tour as you relax in comfort and style! Once at the Glacier, we will join a guided tour by the local Matanuska Park Guides throughout the glacier and you will be told about the history, size and scope as you traverse the canyons, peaks, valleys and caves on this beginner to intermediate hike.

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Enjoy an easy hike, learn about Alaska's vegetation and animal populations, and see one on the Chugach State Park's most photogenic alpine valleys!

Embark on an engaging half-day journey through Anchorage, immersing yourself in the city's vibrant history and cultural treasures.

Prop your feet up or pedal to your heart’s desire, our 14 passenger pedal vehicle can power itself and has a four-person bench in the rear, so it’s perfect for most ages and abilities. Let us take you on an unforgettable tour of downtown Anchorage! Meet Alaskans and visitors alike while sightseeing and enjoying local food and beverages (alcohol for 21+) you bring or pick up along the way. Operating all day, our experiences range from enjoying the morning sunshine and sights with a local coffee and baked good in hand, to eatery hopping (kids love ice cream stops), to brewery, wine and bar crawls. Expect fun for everyone and a tour guide well-versed in the downtown hot spots and all things Anchorage culture and history.

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Enjoy a challenging winter activity! Experience snowshoeing at the Glen Alps to take in alpine panoramas and spot wildlife along the way.

Embark on a guided hike across the frozen expanse of Matanuska Glacier. Marvel at towering ice formations and navigate crevasses with your guide.

Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridge lines defining the landscape. Imagine pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel. If you have never seen alpine before, prepare to be amazed! Alpine trekking is an incredibly unique way to see the landscape. You can see endless miles of mountainous terrain. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Denali hundreds of miles away! Plus, once you're on top, the terrain can be fairly flat, making the trekking a truly enjoyable experience. During the tour, we may see moose, bear, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and a variety of small mammals like arctic squirrels and marmots. There are also plenty of birds to gaze at like bald eagles, thrushes, chickadees, and jays. This is one of our favorite ways to experience Alaska and the Chugach State Park.

Get the chance to admire the beauty of Barbara Falls covered in ice!

Witness the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage on this guided wilderness trip with added perks, including entry into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Unlike standard tours, this trip combines two immersive experiences—off-roading and glacier kayaking—in one full day. You’ll travel deep into terrain that’s only accessible by 4x4, far from crowds and paved roads, ending up at a remote glacier lake rarely seen by typical tourists. It’s hands-on, rugged, and entirely off the beaten path, offering a true taste of Alaska’s wild side.

Join this winter hike to discover the natural beauty of Alaska during winter! Follow your guide along a 4-mile trail through the Chugach State Park.

Discover Alaska’s beauty on a small-group tour from Anchorage. Visit the Chugach National Forest, see wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and enjoy scenic stops.

Get a rare view of Alaska’s beauty on a 30-minute trip into the heart of glacier country. You'll see vast ice-fields and glaciers as you glide past the jagged peaks of the Chugach mountains. Keep your camera ready for a chance to spot wildlife including moose, black and brown bear, Dall sheep and mountain goats.

Enjoy a fun and unique winter activity! Experience snowshoeing at the Glen Alps to take in alpine panoramas and spot wildlife along the way.

Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park to see whales, sea lions, and two active tidewater glaciers up close aboard a high-speed catamaran from Seward.

Experience Alaska your way on this fully private and customizable tour. Enjoy the freedom to set your own pace, request photo stops, and personalize the day to match your interests. As your local guide and photographer, I’ll capture the highlights—scenic views, wildlife encounters, and candid group moments—then send you a curated gallery of edited photos. When people picture Alaska, they imagine wild animals, towering mountains, and endless glaciers. Turnagain Arm offers all of that—just a short, scenic drive from Anchorage. This breathtaking inlet is famous for its massive tides, rugged mountain backdrops, and the rare bore tide, where a single wave sweeps across the entire inlet. We’ll journey the Seward Highway, one of North America’s most scenic drives. The road hugs the coastline, offering endless views and chances to spot moose, bald eagles, Dall sheep, and potenitally beluga whales. With private transportation and a flexible itinerary, this is about making the most it.

Sightsee Anchorage, Alaska during this entertaining guided trolley tour! You'll stop at the top sights of the city such as Ship Creek. Book now!

Set out on a nocturnal adventure to see the Northern Lights with this photography-focused tour departing from Anchorage. Chase the lights across the snowy landscapes and capture photos of a lifetime.

See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on over 300 feet of glacial ice thousands of years old! Experience majestic blue pools, stunning, swirling moulins, deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate and attract the explorer in all of us when you step foot and trek around the surface of the Knik Glacier. The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in Southcentral Alaska, is 26 miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe and is just one of several glaciers in the ancient river valley. In addition to spotting wildlife from the air (moose, dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears), you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of towering waterfalls, glacial iceberg-filled lakes, and the untouched wilderness of the Alaska backcountry. Enjoy a once in a lifetime Glacier Plunge in the summer months at no additional cost! Approx. 40 mins flight time w/ 45 mins on glacier.

Book this trolley tour now to see Anchorage's main cultural and historical sites and listen to stories from a team of local guides!

Take a guide trip from Anchorage to the spectacular Matanuska Glacier. Enjoy awesome views, explore the glacier, take epic photos, and make fantastic memories.

Alaska is full of amazing wildlife and scenery. Only a small portion of this amazing state can be seen from a road. Alaska however has some amazing waterways that get a traveler away from the road and out into the wild. This lazy river float is for people who have little to no experience kayaking, and or are concerned about a long-distance paddling adventure. As we go with the river flow. We also get to experience the majestic Pioneer Peak from many different angles as we float across its base. So whether you are looking for wildlife or scenery this trip is a great way to experience both.

Discover whales, wildlife, and glaciers up close on a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. Experience the beauty of pristine Alaskan waters aboard a stable, high-speed catamaran, with lunch.

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts of Whittier, Portage Valley, Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage with local guide. Please note: Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 12 guests

Take an authentic Alaskan dog sled ride with a team of champion huskies, and learn about mushing from your guide. Glide across a breathtaking winter wonderland near Willow, Alaska.

This all-inclusive tour is an excellent taste of what Anchorage is all about in the winter. Perfect for adventures, families, and those who want to get out and explore our winter wonderland. Fat tire biking will put a smile on your face and make you feel like a kid again. Experience the fat bike phenomenon where it was born. Fat tire biking has become one of the most popular ways for locals and visitors to get out and play in the snow.

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible natural wonders on foot with NOVA’s popular Glacier Family Tour! Perfect for families with small children or grandparents.

This unique Alaskan experience is the only one of its kind offered in the Anchorage area.  Get out and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!  On a clear day we'll see as many as four mountain ranges in Southcentral Alaska, We'll spend our time on a small frozen lake in the Anchorage area.  Using the latest electric ice auger, guests can help drill through anywhere between 6 inches to 3 feet thick ice.  At times we'll see fish swimming below, either while looking through an 8-inch hole in the ice, or using technology to watch fish move below on sonar images on a depth finder.  At times we may fish with jigs or spoons, at other times, hooks, bait and a bobber.  We'll often see moose in the woods around town or at the edge of the lake.  Bald eagles often watch from the trees nearby, looking for a free meal.  Relax and enjoy the fishing, we'll take care of all the messy work and heavy lifting - except perhaps lifting the heaviest fish of the day from the water!

Experience the thrill of kayaking in cold weather. Get away from the beaten path and enjoy the beauty of Alaska from the water.

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts of the Seward Highway, scenic Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage with a fun-loving, passionate local guide.

Embark on a Glacier Quest Cruise from Whittier to explore the calm waters and wild sights of Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Discover stunning fjords and pristine wilderness, and enjoy a meal onboard.

This tour offers the thrill of using an e-bike, the scenery of mountains, forests and ocean, and presentations at works of public art. You will gain a better understanding of Alaska and of Anchorage through experiencing its art and natural beauty. The e-bike offers pedal-assist, making the pedaling near effortless. From this tour you will get to see a wide swath of the city...without breaking a sweat. Our tour offers a unique experience by combining the beauty of both nature and art. You'll get the historical and cultural information of a museum while surrounded by Anchorage's best scenery.

Spend the morning or afternoon being guided in downtown Anchorage and sampling tasty food and drinks. Hear fascinating stories and learn about unique characters in Alaska's history.

This unique Alaskan experience is the only one like it offered in the Anchorage area. Get out and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! On a clear day we'll see as many as four mountain ranges in Southcentral Alaska. We'll spend our time on a beautiful small stream within about an hour's drive of Anchorage. We'll provide hip waders so you can get your feet wet without getting your feet wet. We'll provide quality Orvis fly rods, and "normal gear" as an alternative. All you'll need is clothing appropriate to spend the day in the Alaska wilderness. Relax and enjoy the fishing, we'll take care of all the messy work and heavy lifting - except perhaps lifting the heaviest fish of the day from the water!

Enjoy this Cruise Ship Transfer/Shuttle into Anchorage, with an experienced guide. Sit back & relax, enjoy the many stops along the way to Anchorage.

Experience the wonder of Alaska over 5 days and 4 nights. See tidewater glaciers, whales, and other ocean wildlife! Visit Denali National Park to possibly see bears, wolves, and moose. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ~Alaska Pioneer Mine Experience ~Tidewater Glaciers & Wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park ~Wildlife of Denali such as grizzly bears, caribou, dall sheep, moose & more ~Guests choose activities based on their interests ~Visit the Sled Dogs of Denali

Experience the ethereal glow of the Aurora Borealis on an intimate nighttime tour around Anchorage. Capture stunning photos of the night scenery and create memories under the Alaskan night sky.

The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially modified Jeep, followed by an up-close hike to one of the state’s most dynamic and impressive glaciers. Unlike crowded trails elsewhere, the Knik area is remote, quiet, and constantly changing, with shifting icebergs, bright blue melt pools, and dramatic mountain views that make every visit unique. Guests get the thrill of rugged off-road travel, the beauty of glacier trekking, and unforgettable photo opportunities—all without needing technical skills—creating an authentic, immersive Alaska experience you won’t find on other tours.