Anchorage district, Anchorage, United States

Places to visit near Anchorage

Anchorage is a city in Anchorage district, Anchorage, United States, home to about 298,695 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 27 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Oscar Anderson House Museum (1 km), Focus on Statehood (1 km) and Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (1 km).

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Anchorage, Anchorage
Anchorage, Anchorage district, Anchorage, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Anchorage at a glance

Location
Anchorage district, Anchorage, United States
Population
about 298,695
Coordinates
61.2181° N, 149.9003° W
Places within 50 km
204 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Anchorage

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Anchorage: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Anchorage

122 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anchorage. The closest is Downtown Anchorage Viewpoint (7 km); the best-known is Wolverine Peak Via Basher (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Anchorage

39 parks within 100 km of Anchorage. The closest is Resolution Park (1 km); the best-known is Russian Jack Springs Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Anchorage

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Anchorage. The closest is Anchorage Museum (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Anchorage

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Anchorage. The closest is Historic City Hall (1 km); the best-known is Temnac P-38G Lightning (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Anchorage

12 churches within 100 km of Anchorage. The closest is Cathedral of the Holy Family (1 km); the best-known is Greater Friendship Baptist Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Anchorage

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Anchorage. The closest is Delaney Park Strip (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Anchorage

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anchorage
  2. 1 km Oscar Anderson House Museum · museum, Anchorage
  3. 2 km Westchester Lagoon Dam · dam, Anchorage
  4. 2 km Delaney Park Strip · nature spot, Anchorage
  5. 2 km Greater Friendship Baptist Church · church, Anchorage
  6. 1 km Anchorage Museum · lake, Anchorage
  7. 1 km Back to Anchorage

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How to reach Anchorage

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    Within 15 km of Anchorage

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anchorage by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints73122Downtown Anchorage Viewpoint (7 km)
    Parks3839Resolution Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1930Anchorage Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2727Historic City Hall (1 km)
    Churches1212Cathedral of the Holy Family (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Delaney Park Strip (1 km)
    Museums910Oscar Anderson House Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast78Lyn Ary Beach (4 km)
    Waterfalls45Niagara Falls (29 km)
    Other attractions22Focus on Statehood (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Fire Island (24 km)
    Temples11Sri Ganesha Temple of Alaska (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Community Center of Anchorage (10 km)
    Caves11Caves Lake (33 km)

    Anchorage: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anchorage?

    Oscar Anderson House Museum (museum, about 1 km), Focus on Statehood (attraction, about 1 km), Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (attraction, about 1 km), Delaney Park Strip (nature spot, about 1 km), Anchorage Museum (lake, about 1 km), Westchester Lagoon Dam (dam, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Anchorage?

    204 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 forts & heritage, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Anchorage?

    Downtown Anchorage Viewpoint, about 7 km by road; Jet Watching Viewpoint (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Anchorage?

    Resolution Park, about 1 km by road; Elderberry Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Anchorage?

    Anchorage Museum, about 1 km by road; Westchester Lagoon Dam (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anchorage?

    Start in Anchorage, visit Oscar Anderson House Museum, then Westchester Lagoon Dam, then Delaney Park Strip, then Greater Friendship Baptist Church, then Anchorage Museum, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anchorage?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Anchorage’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Anchorage on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.