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Your Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Anchorage, Alaska in Winter

Winter in Anchorage is lots of fun if you know how to enjoy it and have realistic expectations. We've got the full scoop on what it's actually like in winter and great suggestions for the best things to do when it's so very cold in Anchorage, Alaska in the winter months.

The Anchorage Museum: Beautiful Art and Alaska Native Culture

The Anchorage Museum is a great place to experience both Alaskan art and Alaska Native culture. The combination of history, local Alaska art and a Smithsonian collection of Native Alaska exhibits make it an ideal addition to your time in Anchorage.

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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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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’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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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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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).