r/AlaskaTravel

I’m considering a move to Anchorage for a banking RM role. For people who’ve moved here from the Lower 48, what do you wish you had known about housing costs, winter, healthcare, family life, and how hard it is to travel back to see family?

I will be visiting in a couple of weeks in advance of a cruise. I’ve done a lot of research, but I thought I would get some local input.

I’m looking for a fun place to eat breakfast downtown…preferably near the Anchorage Museum…but I don’t want have to wait a long time. It looks like some of the popular places (like Snow City Cafe which is also further away) typically have really long wait times even on weekdays. I’m trying to pack a lot in the one day, so I want someplace I can get in and out of fairly quickly so I can be at the museum when it opens at 10am.

I’m also open to quick lunch recommendations downtown! I have a tour booked to the Alaskan Native Heritage center that leaves downtown (the visitor center area) at 1pm so I will probably want to grab something quick before that leaves.

Hey everyone! I’m heading to Alaska for the first time in the second half of May (next week) and I’m trying to decide on a flightseeing experience. Here’s my itinerary so you have context:

•	2 nights Anchorage (hike around Eklutna Lake )  
•	2 nights Seward (Kenai Fjords boat tour, exit glacier hike)  
•	2 nights Homer (planning Grewingk Glacier water taxi hike)

I’m a solo traveler and nature is 100% the reason I’m going — glaciers, wildlife, dramatic landscapes.

I’m looking at knik glacier flightseeing, denali flightseeing, but very open to any recommendations in the Kenai Peninsula.

I have been trying to plan a trip for my husband's 50th, and have found our perfect trip.

I used to work in Alaska during college summers on the Holland America train from Anchorage to Fairbanks. It was a wonderful experience and that means the train portion i have in this itinerary is important and I would like to keep it.

Here is what we have:

Day 1,

Fairbanks,Arrive evening,Pike's Waterfront Lodge,

Day 2,

Fairbanks,

Museum of the North

Head to get some groceries

Chena Hot Springs

Day 3,

Train Fairbanks to Denali

Husky Homestead (4pm)

Denali Bluffs Hotel

Day 4,

Denali

Denali Bus Tour (Tundra Wilderness)

Day 5,

Denali

Rafting

Day 6

Train Denali to Anchorage

Pick up rental car

Hotel Captain Cook

Day 7,

Anchorage

Floatplane

Coastal Trail walk

Day 8,

Drive w/ stops at:

Beluga Point

Wildlife Center

Girdwood

Portage

Harbor 360 Hotel

Day 9,

Seward

Glacier Cruise (recommendations welcome)

Day 10,

Seward

Fishing charter (recommendations welcome)

Day 11,

Seward

kayak trip

Day 12,

Seward,

Relax Day

Day 13,

Drive back to Anchorage

Hotel Captain Cook

Day 14,

Fly home

We like to have lots of activities so this is not over packed for us. We aren't avid or experienced hikers.

I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. We are planning for July of 2027.

Thank you.

My wife and I will be headed your way middle of the month. She is splitting off and doing her own thing for 5 days prior to us meeting up. I have those 5 days to myself. Will be flying into Anchorage and renting a car.

I want to fish as I’m an avid coastal saltwater fisherman (think redfish) where I live. I’ll be bringing a 7wt setup and a spinning setup as well. From what I understand, trout will likely be the target species for this time of year.

My plan is to get into town and grab the car, do supply shopping, and sleep in a room day of arrival. The next 4, I’ll be headed North with a tent.

I’ll grab HWY? 3 and likely stay in Willow the first night. The ultimate is to make it to Denali state park.

Please anyone and everyone data dump me with your fishing suggestions and spots to stay. Do’s and don’t, and any pertinent info.

Im a pack in, pack out, leave no trace behind, catch and release outdoorsman. You’ll never know I was in your spot once I’m gone.

I’m looking forward to experiencing your beautiful state and thank you for your time.

SS

Looking for the best transportation from Anchorage Airport to Palmer. I see the Valley Transit - but that drops off at the park n ride outside of Palmer. How easy would it be to get a taxi/lyft/uber from there into Palmer? This would be 2 grown ups and 2 kids. Thanks :)

I’m trying to figure out a backpacking trip to Alaska this year and I’m looking to fly into Anchorage and spend the night there then get myself over to Wasilla for the start of the adventure.

I’ve been trying to research the cheapest ways to get there but the train and uber are extremely expensive.

Any advice?

Going to visit a friend (late may) but would also love to see what I can do/see with limited budget.

Also would be cool to hang around LGBTQ community.

Btw I’m a city kid (no not literal) just meaning I’m going into unknown territory, for me lol

Also my bday is going to be spent there

#Anchorage

Visiting. Show me the fun stuff.

Going to visit a friend (late may) but would also love to see what I can do/see with limited budget.

Also would be cool to hang around LGBTQ community.

Btw I’m a city kid (no not literal) just meaning I’m going into unknown territory, for me lol

Also my bday is going to be spent there