Anchorage Day Tour

A sprawling city of over 250,000 full-time residents, Anchorage is the regional center for trade, banking, communication, transportation and the arts. Explore Ship Creek, where Anchorage began as the headquarters of the famous Alaska Railroad. Understand the financial impact and growth of Anchorage during World War II, the establishment of Elmendorf Air Force Base, and the recent boom of entrepreneurs in Anchorage. Sightseeing, includes the 25-acre Alaska Native Heritage Center, a new foundation developed by Alaskan native corporations in recognition and tribute to the distance culture of the Alaskan people. Highlights include cultural sights in natural settings and a gallery of native arts.