Mountain View Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mountain View
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.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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.
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.
Alaska Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Our pick of the best Mountain View Hotel Deals
Merrill Field Inn
"This hotel is located in a bit of a rough area - we arrived a little after midnight and there was a good bit of foot traffic all around. We didn't have any problems but were a little uneasy as we traveled with kids and the rooms was outer door access. The facility is older, but extremely clean and ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
"Airport shuttle was helpful"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Spent one night. Hotel seems to be under renovation and updating. We had a beat up, non functioning hot tub in the bathroom. No shower curtain and hair from previous guests. They did send someone to sanitize. Two chairs in the room. One was a plastic patio chair and another was fake leather with ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
"The staff at Motel 6 made my 3 separate nights stays so easy. I send out my heartiest thanks"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Room was no clean - dirty washcloth on shower curtain! Toilet is stained brown. Floor has brown black stain and is not clean. Shower does not drain at all well. The hand wash soap is in a container clearly for something else and “body wash” is written with ink!! How absurd! For one night it is not ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Mountain View
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Historic City Hall and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Arctic Benson Park and Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch while you're in town.
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Spenard
Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.
