- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Anchorage, Alaska, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Science Museums.
- From Alaska Railroad Depot to Flattop Trail Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Anchorage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Eagle River, Girdwood, Talkeetna and Indian.
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Guided tours around Anchorage make stops at Point Woronzof, Ship Creek, Earthquake Park, Alaska Native Medical Center, and Ulu knife factory
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A popular touristic attraction in the warm season for its scenic train-trips, the Alaska Railroad Depot offers 12-hour rides, in which wildlife can be spotted, and scenery can be admired. One of the stops is at the Denali National Park.
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Popular for its convenient location, the Flattop Trail Hike stretches for 3 miles and has a maximum elevation of 1,350 feet. It is of a moderate difficulty.
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With a total length of 11 miles, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offers the hikers and the bikers a view of the ocean and of Mount McKinley. It is popular among wildlife watchers, this being the home of moose, wolves, porcupines, and many species of birds.
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The Chugach National Forest is a 6,908,540-acre in the south central part of Alaska. Special places within the forest include Portage Valley, Russian River, Spencer Whistle Stop, and Chugach Children's Forest.
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Encompassing 1,400-acres of lush forests and stunning mountain views, Kincaid Park in Anchorage is an outdoor lovers paradise. Miles of trails for biking, hiking and jogging, traverse beautiful recreation areas, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
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As a popular local fishing spot, Ship Creek provides visitors with the opportunity to fish for salmon and other native species. A large, wooden bridge crosses over the creek, providing scenic views of the water below.
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Leading to a summit, Flattop Mountain Trail offers visitors of all skill levels an hour long trail. From the top of the trail, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and downtown Anchorage.
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This wooded campground is favored among Alaskan residents. Centennial Park is a great place for family BBQs, picnics, sports and tent camping in the warmer months.
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Suited for fishing and swimming, Prince William Sound is also popular among the wildlife watchers for the diversity of animals encountered: marine mammals, birds, and land animals can all be found in here.
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For experiencing the sight of the Portage Glacier, the visitor can either go to the welcome center on the site, or appeal to the many cruising services available. Grizzlies and musk oxen are the most common animals encountered.