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Anchorage Winter Itinerary – Great Things to Do and See in the Snow

A winter trip to Anchorage, Alaska is more fun than you might realize. From great restaurants in downtown to epic glacier adventures, and even winter kayaking, there are some amazing things to put on your Anchorage winter itinerary!

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Travel Planning

Packing for an Alaska Winter Trip: 10+ Tips and an Easy Packing List

What to wear on an Alaska winter trip is a big part of planning your visit. I'm not talking about being fashionable, but what to pack for Alaska when you'll be doing outdoor winter activities and exploring. We've put together our best winter packing tips including extreme cold product recommendations for visiting Alaska in the winter.

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Anchorage Area Lodging

Anchorage Lakefront Millennium Hotel: Easy Home Base for an Alaska Vacation

The Anchorage Lakefront Hotel is one of the easiest hotels to be based out of for an Alaska trip. Convenient to the airport and float planes on Lake Hood, it's a great option for either visiting Anchorage or enjoying day trips in South Central Alaska.

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Anchorage Area Lodging

Anchorage’s Wildbirch Hotel: the Cool Joi de Viv Stay in Downtown

There are lots of places to stay in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, but the Wildbirch Hotel is definitely the coolest. With its trendy Alaska decor, big rooms with thoughtful amenities and several dining options on property, this is a great place to stay. And I didn't even mention the ideal location...

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Anchorage Area Lodging

Staying at the Historic Anchorage Hotel in the Downtown Mushing District

An unlikely stay in downtown Anchorage, the Historic Anchorage Hotel is a vintage gem in the heart of the Mushing District. Walking distance to the Anchorage Museum, convention center and lots of great restaurants, see what you'll find here at this historic gem of Alaska travel.

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Anchorage Area Lodging

Captain Cook Hotel: Staying at an Anchorage Icon in Downtown

The Hotel Captain Cook in downtown Anchorage has long be a staple for visiting the city or stopping over on a cruise tour. See what it's actually like staying at the Captain Cook, what the best hotel amenities are and also our dining recommendations (we have some good places to eat nearby).

Lodging MatSu Valley

Hatcher Pass Cabins at Peak Lodging – Cozy, Modern and a Mountain View

We had a wonderful stay at the Peak Lodging cabins near Hatcher Pass in Palmer. Finding a great Alaskan cabin with a beautiful mountain view, modern amenities and comfortable space can be tricky, but not here. See why this small cabin community is a great choice for either a summer or winter getaway near Anchorage, Alaska.

Activities MatSu Valley Tours

Alaskan Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience on the Knik River in Palmer

Doing an Alaskan sauna and cold plunge in the winter is such a unique and special experience. It may sound crazy to jump in the Knik River when it's 0 degrees outside, but the whole experience is fun, unusual and comes with some great health benefits too. See what our experience was like doing the sauna and cold plunge in Palmer, AK in the winter.

Activities MatSu Valley Tours

Winter Kayaking on the Beautiful Knik River: Yes! You Can Kayak a Winter Wonderland!

Cold weather winter kayaking near Anchorage is definitely something you need to plan for when you visit Alaska in the off season. It's a beautiful experience unlike anything you might expect you can do during the limited daylight and extreme cold temperatures. See what to expect and if this kayaking tour is a good option for your Alaska trip.

MatSu Valley Tours

Winter UTV Tour with Alaska Backcountry Adventures in Palmer

If you want to explore the backcountry in winter, a heated UTV tour is THE way to do it. Alaska Backcountry Adventures in Palmer takes visitors through the frozen Knik River Valley to the face of the Knik Glacier, looking for wildlife the whole way: moose, eagles, Dall sheep and more away this unforgettable day in the snowy wilderness.