Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska and its population almost comprises half of the state of Alaska. Whether exploring its exciting history or using the town as a gateway to the pristine Alaskan wilderness, Anchorage has something to offer any tourist.
Anchorage has short, rainy summers and long, cold winters. During the summer, daylight extends for many hours, while winter days are quite short.
Many tourists come to Anchorage for its fishing. While some many go fishing in nearby Lake Hood, many also travel south to the Kenai Peninsula. The common fish caught are salmon and rainbow trout.
Anchorage is home to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, a venue that can seat over 3,000 people. While often used for theatre production, the International Ice Carving Competition and the Fur Rendezvous Festival are held there annually.
The most popular museums in the city include the Alaska Museum of Natural History, the Anchorage Aviation Heritage Museum and the Oscar Anderson House Museum which depicts life in Alaska during the early part of the 20th century.
Every March the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins in Anchorage. It is the longest dog sled competition in the world.
