15 Best Things To Do in Anchorage, Alaska
Despite being the largest city in Alaska, Anchorage is not the state capital. Yet, it boasts a modern atmosphere since most of the city was destroyed in 1964 as a result of a tsunami and an earthquake. Therefore, it was restored just a few decades ago and has the architectural look of a modern city.
However, it’s not architecture that has put the city on the map but its proximity to the state’s landscape, such as the Mount Alyeska Resort, the Kenai Peninsula, the Denali National Park, and the Portage Glacier.
While most international airlines fly to Anchorage, there’s a railroad system that moves through the city connecting it to nearby urban hubs, making the city a perfect vacation spot for people who want to explore nearby areas.
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Best Things to do in Anchorage, AK
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