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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

Alaskan native culture is presented through storytelling, dancing, craft-making and simulated, life-sized villages representing each of the five main indigenous groups.

Attraction type: Historic village; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

Located in downtown Anchorage, this museum offers exhibits on Alaskan culture.

Attraction type: Art gallery; History museum; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

Soak in the breathtaking scenery of fjords, glaciers, waterfalls and bays whether kayaking, sailing or cruising through the calm waters. Wildlife abounds in the form of whales, seals, sea lions, eagles, bears and deer.

Attraction type: Bay
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: All-terrain vehicle trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Museum; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

If you've missed seeing Arctic wildlife on your Alaskan adventure, you'll find it at this small zoo, where all the animals have names. You'll see moose, caribou, sheep, wolves, musk oxen, mountain goats and several different types of bears, including polar, grizzly and black bears.

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

This world-class 11-mi... paved trail though parks begins in downtown Anchorage on 2nd Avenue.  One mile from the start, the trail forks at Westchester Lagoon.  Left is the Lanie Fleischer Chester...

Attraction type: Biking trail; Scenic/historic walking area; Ski area; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

Take a flight our float planes to the real Alaska whether flight seeing glaciers and mountains, bear viewing at remote lodges and national parks or fly in fishing. We've been flying people to Alaska's wilderness since 1963; located at Lake Hood in Anchorage, Alaska.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

A popular tourist attraction.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

This park offers 20 miles of cross-country skiing, hiking and bike trails.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Park; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

Learn about Alaska's wildlife and wilderness through a scavenger hunt for children.

Attraction type: Educational site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

With Lake Spenard, to which it is joined by canals, Lake Hood is considered to be the largest floatplane harbor in the world.

Attraction type: Lake; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 130 attractions in Anchorage

Tom and Bobbie Lucido offer a great alternative to the standard cruise ship transfer to/from Anchorage and Whittier.  They put a uniquie twist on the transfer by addiing corny, family-friendly c...

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Attraction type: Dog track
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