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Inside Background
Culture 
Cultural Profiles  Get to know Alaska's first people and their traditions...
Last edited: 07 July 2007
Health & Safety 
Anchorage is a very safe city for it's size. The traveler should rarely have a...
Last edited: 06 November 2007
History 
    Alaska came into American hands in 1867, when William H. Seward bought the...
Last edited: 08 August 2007
Recommended Reading 
 If planning a trip to Anchorage, Alaska, a mix of guidebooks, fiction, and...
Last edited: 06 July 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Request a copy of the Official  Anc... Visitors Guide from the Anchorage...
Last edited: 06 July 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Anchorage Weather is Surprisingly Mild Though part of Alaska, Anchorage is far...
Last edited: 08 September 2008
Maps of Anchorage Alaska 
Whether you need a full map of Alaska to get oriented or a quick walking tour...
Last edited: 06 July 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Anchorage, Alaska has all the transportation options of any other major city...
Last edited: 11 July 2007
Getting Around 
Anchorage is very spread out. At 1,698 square miles, it is roughly the size of...
Last edited: 06 July 2007
Public Transportation 
    The People Mover bus system is Anchorage's primary means of public...
Last edited: 03 September 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis   Taxis are plentiful in Anchorage and generally arrive very promptly...
Last edited: 06 July 2007
RV Rental 
Anchorage, Alaska is a great place to visit before seeing the rest of Alaska...
Last edited: 06 July 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
In short–Anchorage celebrates life year-round with countless fun and exciting...
Last edited: 25 November 2008
Family Travel 
Anchorage is a great city for families to explore together.  The plethora of...
Last edited: 06 July 2007
Museums & Attractions 
Museums in Anchorage aren’t hard to come by, and each one is certainly unique...
Last edited: 10 June 2008
Nightlife 
Be advised (warned/r... etc) that Anchorage is now "smoke-free". Chilkoot...
Last edited: 21 August 2007
The Performing Arts 
The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a 176,000 square feet facility...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Shopping 
The family-owned Dimond Center shopping mall is Alaska's largest shopping...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
    Skiing is a major draw to the Anchorage area, and there are many resorts in...
Last edited: 22 February 2008
Glaciers and Mountains 
Anchorage is backed to the east by the majestic Chugach Mountain Range, home of...
Last edited: 13 August 2007
Local Walks, Hikes and Trails 
The sheer size of Anchorage–1,955 sq. miles–promises to keep any walker on...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Shopping Bargains! 
When in Alaska, look for souvenirs in the supermarket!  Safeway had Alaska...
Last edited: 01 August 2009
Summer Activities 
With comfortable temperatures, nearly 24 hours of daylight, and friendly people...
Last edited: 27 March 2009
Things to do in Anchorage - by Places  
Anchorage is know for its active lifestyle options as well as fun, entertaining...
Last edited: 24 July 2009
Wildlife Viewing 
Moose, bald eagles, bears, mountain goats, sheep, beluga whales, porcupines...
Last edited: 14 May 2009
ACVB Log Cabin Visitor Information Center 
If you are wandering around downtown Anchorage, stop at the visitors center. If...
Last edited: 18 August 2009
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum 
Being an aviation buff, and being in Alaska where bush flying was perfected, It...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Alaskan Leopard Comedy Tours 
Tom and Bobbie Lucido offer a great alternative to the standard cruise ship...
Last edited: 21 March 2009
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail 
This world-class 11-mi... paved trail though parks begins in downtown Anchorage...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Club Paris has been on Anchorage's dining scene since 1957, before Alaska had...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Local coffee  
  Only in the past three years Anchorage has been invaded by that very big...
Last edited: 07 September 2009
Popular Dining Places 
Where the locals dine: Moose’s Tooth Pub and Pizzeria: quintessential Alaskan...
Last edited: 02 May 2009
Suite 100 Restaurant Bar & Lounge 
This restaurant is known for great food, fun and friendly atmosphere. Menu...
Last edited: 16 June 2008
The Falafel King 
OHHH THE FALAFEL KING.....NOW THAT THEY HAVE ADDED THE SEATTING ,IT IS ALL COME...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
Tommy's Burger Stop 
Tommy's specializes in burgers and philly cheese steak sandwiches. It's the...
Last edited: 17 September 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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