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Duct Tape Ball - Feb. 4, 2005. Truly Alaska entertainment! Attendees dress to the nines in duct tape to enjoy elegant table settings and decor featuring duct tape. Benefits local charities. (907) 646-8600.

Winterfest at Alyeska Resort - Feb. 4 - 6, 2005. Celebrate winter fun with activities for all ages including the Polar Bear Plunge, snow board competitions, Mountain Bike Slalom, kids games, wine tasting, and evening parties. (907) 754-1111.

Ski for Women - Feb. 6, 2005. The largest women-only ski event in North America with more than 1,500 women of all ages and abilities. Proceeds benefit the Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC) program in Anchorage.

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous - Feb. 18 - March 6, 2005. It's wild. It's wacky. It's a truly Alaskan way to have fun every February. Fur Rondy is one of the largest winter festivals in North America, and packed with more than 120 uniquely Alaskan activities and events that range from outrageous to serious. (907) 274-1177.
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ACVB Torchlight Ski Parade - Feb. 19, 2005. A fun, free, cross-country ski event for all ages and skill levels. Parade ends at Westchester Lagoon where skiers are met with hot drinks, warming tents, door prizes and a ride back to the start. B.Y.O.L (Bring Your Own Light). 907-278-4118.

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race - March 5, 2005. The "Last Great Race" depicts the life-saving journey from Seward to Nome during the 1925 diphtheria epidemic. More than 1,000 dogs line up in anticipation on Anchorage's downtown Fourth Avenue for the race start.

USSSA Snowshoe Championships - March 5, 2005. Snowshoe enthusiasts from around the nation test their skills in Kincaid Park’s winter wonderland.

Tour of Anchorage - March 6, 2005. One of the largest ski marathons in North America featuring 50K, 40K, and 25K routes that wind through Anchorage.

Native Youth Olympics - May 5 - 7, 2005. Witness more than 300 young athletes from across Alaska who come together in Anchorage to demonstrate their skills in traditional Native games. (907) 297-1772.

Eagle River Nature Center Seymour Challenge - May 7, 2005. Formerly known as the Seymour Fun Run, this all-ages race kicks-off the 2004 summer running season. Proceeds benefit the Eagle River Nature Center. (907) 694-2108. View 2004 Results!

Visitor Industry Charity Walk - May 13, 2005. Often referred to as the "5K Buffet," this may be the only event where participants feast on fabulous food from vendors along the route.

Anchorage King Salmon Derby - June 2005. Fish for king salmon and win great prizes in the waters off downtown Anchorage.

Three Barons Renaissance Fair - June 4 - 5 and 11 - 12, 2005. Step back into time to the traditions and language of the Renaissance with village peasants, merchants and nobles. (907) 868-8012.

Spirit Days - June 4 - 5, 2005. This is the largest celebration of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. Includes drum and dance performers, arts and crafts displays, storytellers, food and traditional Alaska Native sports. (907) 272-8756.

Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon - June 18, 2005 This event draws runners and walkers from all over the world to compete in five marathon events. An annual AWAIC Summer Solstice Festivals happens simultaneously in Town Square.

Girdwood Forest Fair - July 1 - 3, 2005. This annual event is set in the forest along Glacier Creek. (907) 566-9039.

Anchorage July 4th Celebration - Celebrate America’s birthday on July 4th in true Alaska-style. Daylong activities feature a combination of patriotic celebrations, cultural showcases and family activities.

19th Annual Bear Paw Festival, Eagle River - July 13 - 17, 2005. There is something for everyone at this annual celebration featuring a 5K fun run, Slippery Salmon Olympics, and Teddy Bear Picnic. (907) 694-4702.

Anchorage Silver Salmon Derby - Aug. 2005. Catch the big one at Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage. (907) 276-6472.

Arctic Thunder Elmendorf Air Force Base Open House and Air Show - Aug. 13 - 14, 2005. Aerial demonstrations showcase the capabilities of the Alaska military. (907) 552-SHOW.

Alyeska Blueberry & Mountain Arts Festival - Aug. 6, 2005. Enjoy great food and wine, creative arts and crafts, and rousing folk music. (907) 754-1111.

Humpy’s Marathon - Aug. 21, 2005. Beautiful scenery will stimulate the senses and take one's worries off physical exertion. Marathoners' biggest concerns may be encountering a moose! The four races start and finish at Westchester Lagoon, conducted entirely on municipal bike paths. 907-345-4004.

Make it Alaskan Festival - Oct. 7 - 9, 2005. Find unique, high quality and authentic Alaska products at more than 250 booths. (907) 279-0618.

Nye Frontier Hockey Classic - Oct. 14 -15, 2005. See four, top-ranked college teams compete in this annual fast-pace hockey tournament. (907) 786-1230.

Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout - Thanksgiving weekend. This pre-season college basketball tournament features some of the finest teams in the United States. Read more

Thanksgiving Weekend Events - The Anchorage "City of Lights" holiday season, includes the Town Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Cincinnati Ballet's "The Nutcracker," and the 13th Annual Crafts Weekend at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, to name a few.

Annual Crafts Emporium at the Egan Center - Nov. 25 - 27, 2005. One of the largest craft event in Alaska with artisans from all parts of the state. Holiday crafts galore! Food and fun for the whole family. Free admission. (907) 263-2800.

So what do you do with a day in Anchorage? To help you plan your day in Anchorage we have collected a list of different activities. The numbers are not important they are just to help list the activities. If you have visited Anchorage and would like to see an activity added to this list please contact us.(It is recommended that you spend more than one day. There really is a lot to see.)

1. Rent a car for the day. An average car rental, even in season, is less than $40. Two cab rides across town will cost more than that. Remember, the sun comes up at 3:00 am and sets at midnight. You have lots to see. You want to be mobile. Make that reservation ahead of time and enjoy the hidden sites that few get to see.

2. Take a walking tour of downtown. In as little as two hours, you can get a wonderful perspective on why this place is so special, and why almost 500,000 people call it home. Walking tours are available through most hotel concierges, and tour operators. Check out our Tours, Activities, and Services page.

3. Visit the Native Heritage Center. Find out as more about our Native Tribes in a few hours than you ever could from a guide book. A fifteen minute drive east of downtown takes you to our new Native Heritage Center. It is located on the edge of Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson. here you will experience native culture as its finest. Dancing, story-telling, sings, representations of homes, huts, villages, and an incredible collection of some of the finest art and artifacts in the state await you. Native docents and interpreters give you a real Alaskan experience.

4. Anchorage Museum of Art and Natural History. Downtown on Seventh and A, our museum is world class. From historical displays to current works of art, you can spend an hour or a whole day enjoying our incredible collection.

5. Alaska Railroad Museum. At the bottom of the hill below Third Avenue and the Saturday Market is the Alaska Railroad terminal and museum. A short walk opens up a world of history, displays show how significant the railway system was to the development of Alaska and the protection of our nation during WWII.

6. Ship Creek Salmon Run. Just a half block from the railroad museum is Ship Creek. In season this waterway is full of salmon, and salmon fisherman. Take a stroll over and watch our visiting anglers testing all of their new tackle. You may even see one land a salmon or two.

7. Fourth Avenue. Here a casual walk over five or six blocks will open you up to a huge assortment of gift shops and antique stores, art galleries and curio shops. Enjoy a great afternoon snack, beverage, or just walk into one of the fur shops and try on coat after coat to your heart's content.

8. PAC. Anchorage Performing Arts Center. Right across the street from the convention center on Fifth Avenue and in the middle of all of hotels stands the Performing Arts Center. A marvel of modern architecture with wonderful colored glass, enameled wall panels, stained glass, and magnificent decorative metalwork. Stroll around inside, take in one of the special short features about wolves, glaciers, or northern lights.

9. Alaska Earthquake. Visit the Experience Theater on Sixth and H Avenue. See the movie and experience the feeling of the 1964 earthquake that made world history and changed the landscape of Anchorage and Alaska forever.

10. Take a drive to Eagle River and go up into the canyon to the Eagle Rive Nature Center. Enjoy a nature hike, a interpretive tour of the center, or just breath the fresh air. Look out for moose and bear!

11. Flattop Mountain and Lookout. Drive straight up O'Malley Road and follow the signs to Flattop Mountain. Take a 10 minute stroll to the best lookout of the city and surround 200 miles, or challenge yourself a little and join the rest of the more hearty for a climb to the top of the mountain itself. What great fun!

12. Potter's Marsh. Just past Rabbit Creek Road on the southern exit of the city lies Potter's Marsh and Nature Preserve. Park in the and walk out onto the boardwalk where you will be immersed in the middle of the marsh. Duck, geese, waterfowl, and an occasional moose will greet and enchant you.

13. Beluga Point. 10 minutes south of town, park at the lookout and scan the water for the white backs of the Beluga whales at high tide, or turn around and scan the rock cliffs behind you for the white pelts of the Dahl Sheep.

14. Alaska Zoo. A wonderful two hours in our zoological park will enhance your knowledge of Arctic wildlife. Beautifully landscaped and small enough to be covered in a short time, view walrus, seal, beaver, moose, musk ox, wolverines, mink, fox, wolf, caribou and reindeer, and an occasional elephant, tiger, and snow leopard thrown in for fun.

15. Tony Knowles Trail. This is a fully paved walking-riding-running-cycling path that winds along the Cook Inlet shorelines around Anchorage. Starting at the bottom of "H" Street at First Avenue, it's 11.5 miles end in Kincaid Park on the south side of the city. Rent a bike, or just take a walk. Spectacular views of the inlet, mountains and the tide currents abound. Stroll through the back yards of some of Anchorage's most splendid homes and view wildlife

16. Earthquake Park. Located at the halfway mark on the Tony Knowles Trail across from the northern runways of the airport is a wonderful roadside park. Learn more about the Anchorage earthquake of 1964. All around are still signs of the huge subsidence and damage caused by the high tides and land movement. Accessed off of Northern Lights Blvd. or from the trail itself.

17. Lake Hood. At the entrance to the Anchorage International Airport is Lake Hood--the largest float plane "lake-port" in the world. Take International Airport Road into the airport. About 1/4 down is the Lake Hood exit. Park behind the Department of Transportation building along the "runway" and watch the planes take off and land. It is quite a treat!