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2 Days in Anchorage for First Timers

Curated by Amiee Maxwellwho loves to write about obscure places and extraordinary people.

With two days in Anchorage, you have plenty of time to see the city highlights and venture into the surrounding wilderness. Maximize your time by booking guided sightseeing or railway tours to see more of the terrain. Here’s what you need to know to make them most out of your two-day trip to Anchorage.

Day First Timers_Day 1: Morning

Get acquainted with Anchorage on a quick city sightseeing or trolley tour. These tours are ideal for first-time visitors and pass by many of the must-see sights such as Earthquake Park and Lake Hood. You can also rent a bike and pedal the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.

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Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour

Learn about Anchorage’s history while cruising around town in a bus outfitted to look like a vintage trolley. Gain unique into the local history and culture of Alaska's most populous city from guides with generational ties to the region. You may even get to spot moose crossing the road and seaplanes descending on Lake Hood and Lake Spenard.... More

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Day First Timers_Day 1: Afternoon

Stop by the Alaska Public Lands Information Center to view free movies and exhibits on Alaskan wildlife and culture and hop on a free park ranger led tour though downtown Anchorage. Next, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and learn about the rich history and culture of Alaska’s indigenous people.

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Downtown Anchorage Food and History Walking Tour

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Downtown Anchorage Food and History Walking Tour

Join this small group walking tour for a great overview of Anchorage, learn about its history, and taste some of the local flavors, too. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, but still have plenty of personal attention from your local guide. Ask plenty of questions while you walk and sample Alaskan foods.... More

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Day 1: Night

Explore Anchorage’s vibrant craft beer scene with a brewery tour and sample delicious brews from Alaska’s top breweries. Alternatively, head out for an evening wildlife safari or venture outside the city limits to see the northern lights if visiting during fall or winter.

Day 2: Morning

Head south from Anchorage to explore one of the most scenic drives in America, the Turnagain Arm of the Seward Highway. Explore on your own or choose a guided tour or hop-on hop-off tour. Stop at Beluga Point to look for the namesake whales and then continue on to the Indian Valley Mine for an introduction to Alaska’s gold rush history.

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Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

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Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

The Turnagain Arm in the Gulf of Alaska boasts abundant Alaskan wildlife within easy access of Anchorage. Learn about the local ecosystem from a guide with extensive knowledge of the area as you drive down the peninsula, with opportunities to spot wild animals in their natural environment as you go. Includes a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a drive past the glaciers on Portage Glacier Road.... More

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Day 2: Afternoon

Home to the Alyeska ski area, the resort town of Girdwood is the perfect spot to stop for lunch. Enjoy a scenic ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska via the Alyeska Aerial Tram for panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and surrounding mountains.

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Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA

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Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA

If you don't have the time or the expertise required to go on a glacier expedition on foot, a helicopter tour is a great way to see the glaciers surrounding Anchorage. This tour takes you over spectacular scenery and makes three landings where you can get out and explore with your guide. You also have the possibility of seeing mountain goats, Dall sheep, moose, and, in the summer months, bears and wolves. Note: in winter, the helicopter lands next to the glacier.... More

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Day 2: Night

Continue south to Portage Glacier and enjoy a cruise to the foot of the glacier. Before heading back to Anchorage, stop off at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and visit the orphaned and injured bears, moose, and elk for which the center cares.

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