North Star Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
Activities
Viator Exclusive: Go eBike Alaska on Tony Knowles Trail
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Year Round Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings
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Other neighbourhoods around North Star
South Addition
While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Bootlegger Cove and Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
Spenard
The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Spenard. A stop by Arctic Benson Park or Pop Carr Park might round out your trip.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo History Museum while you're in town.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Ben Boeke Ice Rink.
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
Rogers Park
Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.
- William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- University of Alaska - Anchorage
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Chugach State Park
- Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Chugach National Forest
- Alaska Botanical Garden
- Anchorage Market and Festival