Welcome to Anchorage!

Anchorage might appear at first glance to be a typical American city, but closer exploration shows some surprising facets of urban life in Alaska. The city’s nearly 300,000 human residents share their space with an estimated 1,500 moose, not to mention bald eagles, bears, beavers, Dall sheep, and the occasional lynx. King and silver salmon fill Ship Creek all summer long, drawing anglers to one of the world’s only urban salmon fisheries. Just a block away, the Alaska Railroad’s largest passenger depot is at the center of train travel, as it has been for more than a century. Access spots beyond the reach of road or rail with many sightseeing tours by plane or helicopter departing from the city. A bustling seaplane base at Lake Hood can have around 600 takeoffs and landings on a big day. Explore Anchorage

Photo: Eklutna Kayaking [Juno Kim | Visit Anchorage]