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Overview of Anchorage,
Alaska
Anchorage is the ultimate base camp for Alaska
adventure. Nestled between the Chugach
National Forest and shores of Cook Inlet, beneath the
Chugach Mountains, Anchorage is a unique urban
environment set in the heart of great Alaska
wilderness. Alive with arts and culture, this
modern metropolis flourishes year-round with
world-class enterainment, sporting events, countless
festivals and a jamming local music scene. Modern
towers silhouette the skyline above downtown
streets lined with galleries, specialty shops
and outdoor displays that showcase the unique
works of Alaska's finest artists. Colorful flowers
spill from hundreds of baskets on downtown lampposts,
blooming feverishly during the long day lit
hours of summer. Anchorage was named an All-America
City in 2002. It is a place people are proud
to call home and a place people love to share.
Anchorage is known as the Air Crossroads of
the World as this visitor learns from a sign
downtown. Travel in any direction and find an
abundance of wilderness experiences - watchable
wildlife, glaciers, mountains, northern lights,
recreation and adventure. Winter visitors are
thrilled to find spectacular opportunities for
outdoor fun. Mild winter climate, snow-covered
mountains and forests, an award-winning trail
system, and miles of untracked snow create the
ideal conditions for winter activities such
as alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, dog
sledding, ice fishing, snowshoeing and more.
No matter what the season, a journey to Anchorage,
Alaska, will be unique and memorable. Its central
location, surprisingly mild climate and excellent
transportation system make it a natural base
camp for any Alaska experience. Discover what
makes Anchorage wild!
Population: 261,283 (42% of
the state population)
Location: Anchorage is located
in the Southcentral region of Alaska, 358 miles
south of Fairbanks, 60 miles north of Whittier
and 127 miles north of Seward. It is a three-hour
flight from Seattle.
Access: Anchorage is centrally
located with more than 280 flights serviced
daily by domestic and international airlines.
Anchorage can be reached from anywhere in North
America via the Alaska Highway. The Glenn and
Seward highways lead into Anchorage and the
Alaska Railroad travels between Anchorage from
Fairbanks, Whitter and Seward.
Accommodations: Anchorage has
more than 8,000 hotel/motel rooms and more than
850 bed and breakfast/hostel beds. There are
more than 600 restaurants.
Maps: Anchorage
City Map - Topo
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Summer Rates: $59-$99
A Great Lodging Choice while in Acnhorage.
Qupqugiaq Inn has 25 rooms. Free Highspeed
interenet access in all rooms.e-mail |
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