Anchorage

Welcome to Anchorage

Anchorage is many things. Traditional homeland of the Dena’ina people. Train, motorcoach, and air cargo hub. A multicultural city surrounded by wilderness. And very likely your jumping off point for that bucket list Alaska trip. Whether you’re just booking an Anchorage train segment or looking for more details about where to stay and how to get around, we have you covered.

Rail Routes

Depot Location

411 West 1st Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501

Service Options

What to Do in Anchorage

A little bit wild, a little bit urban. In Anchorage you can spend a morning fly-out bear viewing, an afternoon at a world-class museum, and an evening fine dining.

    Man hiking down steep trail in the Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska

    Hiking

    From forest trails to alpine treks in neighboring Chugach State Park.

    Anchorage museum

    Museums & Culture

    Explore art and indigenous stories at the Anchorage Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center.

    Moose Calf Touches His Nose to the Mouth of his Mother Cow

    Wildlife

    Glimpse bears, moose, Dall sheep, migrating birds, mountain goats, and even wolves.

    Long haired person in blue jeans with backpack and helment sits looking out at bay from park bench near downtown Anchorage Alaska in summertime

    Explore Trails

    Traverse a network of urban biking, walking, and running trails.

    bear and cubs in the river

    Bear Viewing

    Lake Hood SeaPlane Base in Anchorage is a hub for fly out tours to Lake Clark and Katmai.

    yellow train eases past a grey mountian

    Train Day Trips

    Visit Seward, Whittier, or Talkeetna on a day trip from Anchorage. Learn more.

Your Stay in Anchorage

The basics to help you plan your stay in Anchorage. Need help? We help with both activity and hotel suggestions, just give us a call.

Anchorage has an array of lodging from boutique inns and AirBnBs to hotels and extended stay properties. Most hotels are in downtown, midtown, or near the airport. By the airport you’ll find the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel. Downtown, the Hotel Captain Cook is a nice choice on the upper end. Midtown properties like the Fairfield Inn and Suites offer budget-friendly options.

Anchorage is known as the “air crossroads of the world” and most visitors either arrive and or depart Alaska via the Anchorage International Airport. Both the Alaska Railroad and the Park Connection Motorcoach are headquartered here, giving access to the widest selection of routes, services, and destinations. Many visitors also arrive or depart Anchorage by cruise ship via nearby Whittier or Seward.

Taxis and ride shares are readily available. National and local rental companies are represented at the airport, but consider one that offers an offsite location to avoid taxes and fees that come along with airport car rentals. There is a public bus system, as well as a great network of bike trails. If you are staying downtown, plenty of shops and restaurants are within walking distance.

  • Rideshare/taxi
  • Public transport
  • Rental car
  • Walkable

Anchorage Train Trips

The train hub of Alaska, ride any rail service and route to or from Anchorage.

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We’re based right here in Anchorage and would be happy to help if you need suggestions or assistance booking lodging, activities, or even a complete Alaska vacation package.

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