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Things to see in Anchorage, Alaska (United States): 33 places and when to go
Anchorage, Alaska is a city in United States with around 260,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are Holy Family Old Cathedral, Alaska Zoo and Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 18 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 61.22, -149.9002
- Population
- About 260,000
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Mountains (8) · Food and drink (8) · Temples (7) · With kids (3) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,298 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Williwaw, at 1,660 m.
What to see in Anchorage, Alaska
The places in and around Anchorage, Alaska, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Holy Family Old CathedralChurch in Alaska, United States324 m
- Alaska ZooZoo in Anchorage, Alaska, USA12 km
- Orthodox Church in America Diocese of AlaskaReligious organization in Alaska, United States7.8 km
- Alaska Aviation MuseumAviation museum6.0 km
- Flattop MountainMountain in United States of America19 km
- Islamic Community Center of Anchorage AlaskaIslamic Organization in Anchorage, Alaska8.3 km
- Cathedral of Our Lady of GuadalupeChurch in Alaska , United States4.5 km
- Ptarmigan PeakMountain in Chugach Mountains, Alaska, United States24 km
- North Yuyanq' Ch'exMountain in United States of America27 km
- South Yuyanq' Ch'exMountain in United States of America27 km
- Alaska Native Heritage CenterCultural center in Anchorage, Alaska, United States9.9 km
- Knik ArmWaterway in Northwestern Gulf of Alaska21 km
- Mount WilliwawMountain in Alaska, United States of America24 km
- Sri Ganesha Temple of AlaskaHindu temple in Alaska7.4 km
- Anchorage MuseumMuseum in Anchorage, Alaska947 m
- Arctic Valley Ski AreaSki area in Anchorage, Alaska21 km
- McHugh PeakMountain in Alaska, United States of America24 km
- O'Malley PeakMountain in Alaska, United States of America22 km
- The RampMountain in Alaska, United States of America24 km
- Anchorage Unitarian Universalist FellowshipChurch in Alaska, United States4.3 km
- Greater Friendship Baptist ChurchHistoric church building in Anchorage, Alaska, United States2.1 km
- H2Oasis Indoor WaterparkIndoor water park in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S11 km
- 61 Degrees North WineryWinery5.0 km
- Alaskan Spirts DistilleryDistillery7.7 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
When to go to Anchorage, Alaska
The best time to visit Anchorage, Alaska is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible5:59
- FebPossible8:36
- MarBest time11:19
- AprBest time14:20
- MayBest time17:06
- JunBest time18:53
- JulBest time18:07
- AugBest time15:32
- SepBest time12:32
- OctBest time9:37
- NovPossible6:47
- DecPossible5:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 06. In April, 31 of the 33 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Anchorage, Alaska
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,298 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Palmer, Alaska9 places60 km
- Whittier, Alaska16 places82 km
- Seward, Alaska8 places124 km
- Homer, Alaska6 places198 km
- Fairbanks, Alaska10 places418 km
- Juneau, Alaska17 places926 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Anchorage, Alaska?
The best known: Holy Family Old Cathedral, Alaska Zoo, Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska, Alaska Aviation Museum, Flattop Mountain. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Anchorage, Alaska?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 18 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 06.
How do you get to Anchorage, Alaska?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,298 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Anchorage, Alaska as the destination and these 33 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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