Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Anchorage
United States · ANC
Alaska's front door: glaciers, moose, and midnight light.
About
Anchorage, officially the Municipality of Anchorage, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska. With a population of 291,247 at the 2020 census, it contains nearly 40 percent of the state's population. The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 398,328 in 2020, accounting for more than half the state's population. At 1,706 sq mi (4,420 km2) of land area, the city is the fourth-largest by area in the U.S.
Known for
- nature · world class
- hiking · excellent
- family friendly · good
- sightseeing · good
- skiing · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan23°F12d wet
- Feb26°F11d wet
- Mar34°F10d wet
- Apr46°F8d wet
- May57°F11d wet
- Jun66°F9d wet
- Jul69°F11d wet
- Aug66°F16d wet
- Sep57°F17d wet
- Oct44°F13d wet
- Nov28°F12d wet
- Dec23°F14d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight-90 Mins-1 Landing-Anchorage AreaFrom $519 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure from AnchorageFrom $375 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Winter Snowshoeing AdventureFrom $129 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Downtown Anchorage Tour on 14-Passenger Electric VehicleFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Scenic Turnagain Arm Glacier Tour from AnchorageFrom $375 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Alpine Classic TrekFrom $179 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 4.1 mi away.
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