Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Travel Guide

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Aerial view of Anchorage, Alaska from the Point MacKenzie area. Joint Base Elmendorf - Richardson, downtown, midtown, Knik Arm, and Chugach mountains.
Aerial view of Anchorage, Alaska from the Point MacKenzie area. Joint Base Elmendorf - Richardson, downtown, midtown, Knik Arm, and Chugach mountains.
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Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (3,342 reviews)
With this rate and rooms like premium quality this is best hotel in whole anchorage. Airport Shuttle is super quick to receive you. Area is nice. I was surprised by the room because same quality you would pay double the rate in the neighborhood.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$323 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
NZ$323
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,059 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown

2 out of 5
5000 A Street Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$185 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$185
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
The room and staff were excellent! Great value for the price!

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
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Great North Lodging

Great North Lodging

3 out of 5
3130 Lark St Anchorage AK
Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alaska Airlines Center and David Green Park are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful when I requested an extra blanket and got it to me right away. Very easy access with easy to understand instructions. Thank you for a good stay.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

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Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs

Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs

Anchorage AK
Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Business Park Wetlands ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
The house was fully stocked with all your needs. The host provided timely responses to any issues or questions I had. My only issue was the kitchen. The fridge needed a deep clean. A filter change. There was sediment at the bottom of my glasses when I used the ice maker and I could see a thin layer ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs
Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.

Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.

Anchorage AK
Stay at this holiday home in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Fantastic experience on our 2nd stay. Will be staying here next time we need a place to stay!

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.
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Popular places to visit

Anchorage

Alyeska Ski Resort

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.

Alyeska Ski Resort
Eagle Creek, Alaska - about 60 moles South of Anchorage.

University of Alaska - Anchorage

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

University of Alaska - Anchorage
Anchorage Skyline

Port of Anchorage

5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Port of Anchorage
Chugach State Park which includes a river or creek, snow and mountains

Chugach State Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.

Chugach State Park
Alaska Native Heritage Center which includes a statue or sculpture

Alaska Native Heritage Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.

Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage showing street scenes

Anchorage Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Anchorage Museum

Activities

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

NZ$42
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

NZ$597
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

NZ$367
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

NZ$115
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Aurora Winter Train

Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way

NZ$432
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way
Aurora Winter Train

Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way

NZ$432
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way
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Cities near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Anchorage featuring a sandy beach and a sunset

Anchorage