Home > AK > Anchorage > Experiences & Adventures > Family Fun in Anchorage, AK

Family Fun in Anchorage, AK

Attractions in Anchorage include glacier tours, museums and family-friendly events

By Kelsey Robertson on April 2, 2018

Outdoors and Family

Without a doubt, Anchorage has an authentic outdoors scene that attracts people from different areas worldwide. From glacier tours to paddling in the Prince William Sound, there is a work of nature to behold everywhere you go to complement the activities.

Another good feat of the outdoors is it is a great destination for family activities, such as the Alaska Zoo, Alaska Botanical Gardens and the Musk Ox and Reindeer Farm. Indoor alternatives include an indoor water park and many other fun-filled activities.

Fall, spring and winter are prime times for seeing the ever-famous Northern Lights. Viewers can gaze the late-night sky to see colorful auroras of blues, greens, pinks and yellows. Its recommended visitors stay a few days due in case of changing weather.

Entertainment

Anchorage may have a thriving outdoor scene, but their indoor scene is well equipped with shows and other performances.

Anchorage is home to a number of theaters. Classic plays and musicals are just some of the productions that the Cyrano Theater Company stages. A bigger venue downtown, the Alaska Center of the Performing Arts, puts on some of biggest musicals known at the Discovery Stage, lends a stage to concerts for today’s popular artists at the Atwood Concert Hall, and also plays home to the Anchorage Symphony and Orchestra at the Sydney Laurence Theater. Out North Contemporary Art House is one of the many venues that provides local live music, as well as mash-up of contemporary visual, performing, literary and media art.

Things to Do in Anchorage, AK

History and Museums

Considering its the largest city of the second youngest state, Anchorage has an impressive amount of historical attractions that exhibit history as far as 10,000 years ago. Familiarize yourself with Seward’s Folly’s entrance into the U.S. at the grand Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson, or get a general gist of Alaskan history on the Anchorage City Trolley Tours.

Besides the Anchorage Museum, another notable museum is the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can immerse yourself in the generations of Anchorage Native American culture.

While you’re at both of the museums, take a long look at the Alaskan Art Exhibits that supplement the historical showcases.

Events

The Community of Anchorage and the surrounding areas have numerous festival and events in a multitude of interests, from the Slippery Salmon Olympics at Eagle River’s Bear Paw Festival to the Spanish fiesta at the Alaskan Salsa Festival. Other big festivals include the Fur Rendezvous and Tour of Anchorage Events.

Learn more about Anchorage’s don’t-miss attraction.

Array ( )
Array ( )
Array ( )
Array ( )

Newsletter Sign Up

Keep up to date with our latest rankings and articles!
Enter your email to be added to our mailing list.