Alaska features snow-covered mountaintops, rugged terrain, green forests and glaciers with flowing rivers. You are likely to see a moose, whale or bear when you travel to Anchorage. South-central Alaska offers plenty of nature trails for hiking or biking. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing are widely accessible with the 30,000 miles of Alaskan shoreline. Alaska provides visitors with a variety of motels with panoramic views of the mountains.
The Eagle River Motel sits alongside Chagach State Park, approximately 13 miles south of Anchorage. The motel provides standard accommodations and suites. Some rooms come with kitchenettes. The grand suite features a leather sectional, stoned-accented fireplace and a spacious kitchen.
Recreation in the area includes dog sledding, snowboarding and skiing. Nearby places to eat include Burrito Factory Café and Bear Mountain Grille. If you'd rather cook, grocery stores within five miles include Fred Meyer and Eagle River International Marketplace.
Black Angus Inn is in Anchorage, about 20 minutes from Far North Bicentennial Park. The motel offers a cocktail lounge, an on-site restaurant and rooms with kitchenettes. In addition, RV parking is available by request only. The establishment provides weekly and monthly room rates.
Places to shop within five miles include the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall and Northway Mall. Attractions within 10 miles include The Alaska Zoo, Imaginarium Science Discovery Center and Alaska SeaLife Center. Eateries within a mile include the Rice Bowl, Lucky Wishbone and Domino’s Pizza.
Captain’s Choice Motel in Haines, Alaska, is near the Lynn Canal, the longest fjord in North America. The motel offers views of Cathedral Peak and Portage Cove. Accommodations consist of 40 suites and rooms, including the honeymoon suites with a Jacuzzi. The motel also offers a 25-seat meeting space, on-site laundry room and a lounge.
Attractions within 10 miles include the American Bald Eagle Foundation and the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Restaurants within a mile include Connie’s Café and Bamboo Room Restaurant. The Olerud Market Center grocery is within a mile of the motel.