Things To Do
Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
This is our Visitor's Bureau, which is a great tool to help you look for different activities around the area.
Anchorage Museum
Incredible galleries and rotating exhibits.
Alaska SeaLife Center
Amazing, and interactive Sea Life Center - this stop is always a hit!
Glen Alps Trailhead Rest Area
Flat Top is one of most popular hikes in the Anchorage area. It can be very busy during the summer which has it's pros (so many people, there's a low chance of bears) and cons (... so many people!), and is on the strenuous side toward the end. There are many other trail options from this same parking lot, however - it's a must for exploring! Bring $5 per car for parking!
Bird Ridge Trailhead
This trail head is accessed by driving along the Seward Highway, and is moderate/strenuous - it brings you up above the trees quickly with expansive views of Turnagain Arm. Bring $5 per car for parking.
Mt. Baldy Trailhead
This is an iconic hike in Eagle River, and the access for the trail head is at the top of a neighborhood near our home. Moderate level hike, with good views of Knik Arm.
Anchorage Coastal Trail Beach Access
Anchorage has an incredible paved multi-use trail system throughout the city. These are biking, walking, running, dog, and children-friendly and eventually they pretty much all interconnect! The section downtown is heavily used during the Summer season by tourists and locals alike.
Kincaid Park
A fabulous park, known for it's Cross Country Ski Races in the winter, this area connects with the same paved multi-use path system mentioned in the "Anchorage Coastal Trail Beach Access" item. There's also fun mountain-biking/single-track trails within the park if you rent bikes!
Beluga Point
This is a scenic stop along the Seward Highway (would make for a great planned mini-excursion as you drive from Anchorage toward Moose Pass for the wedding!) Great views of Turnagain Arm.
Mount Marathon Trail
This hiking trail is also used for an epic mountain race every 4th of July in Seward. We love this hike, and there are multiple ways up the mountain, depending on whether you want a moderate or strenuous hike. Once atop the mountain, there are amazing views of Seward and Resurrection Bay below.
Exit Glacier Trailhead
If seeing glaciers is on your Alaska "Bucket List", then this is a perfect outing. This area offers access to / views of a glacier near Seward Alaska. Be prepared to pay for parking here as well.