Free & Cheap Things to Do in Anchorage, AK

  • 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.
  • 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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Rehab and educational facility treats hundreds of sick and injured birds annually; membership perks include discounts and exclusive invites
30.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 2201 East Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654 MoreLess Info
Alaska Kayak Academy-Day Rentals offers five types of kayak rentals including pack rafts, sea, lake, whitewater and inflatable kayaks, all with paddles included. Also available for rent are drysuits, drypants, gloves, watershoes and helmets.
30.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Kayaking 2201 E Palmer Wasilla Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654 MoreLess Info
Teaching students about river safety and kayak technique, the Alaska Kayak Academy is an expert on the subject. Classes include Packraft, beginning paddle sea and lake kayak, rescue, white-water, and pool classes.
30.7 Miles
94% 51 votes
Train Tours 1553 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587 MoreLess Info
Both scenic rafting trips and whitewater rafting adventures are arranged by Chugach Adventures – Private Trips. Guests can even access a highly exclusive trip with a helicopter ride to a remote area and rafting down an entire river.
30.9 Miles
87% 749 votes
Historic Sites Crow Creek Road, Girdwood, AK 99587 MoreLess Info
On the site of Crow Creek Mine there are, besides the 1896 mine, some of the oldest buildings in Anchorage. Tours and gold panning expeditions are some of the services offered.
30.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Walking Tours 3247 E. Cottle Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654 MoreLess Info
Sixtyone North - Alaska Photo Day Tours leads photo adventure tours all over Alaska, with an emphasis on the northern areas. Tours specialize in wilderness views and wildlife spotting, and include stays at adventure lodges.
30.9 Miles
100% 12 votes
Hiking Trails Girdwood, AK 99587 MoreLess Info
For a scenic excursion through Alaskan rainforest, the Winner Creek Trail offers several options. At the trail split, visitors choose a hike into the high country or a ride on the popular hand tram over the Winner Creek Gorge River.
30.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 3250 E Palmer Wasilla Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane bowling center, North Bowl hosts both open and league bowling as well as tournaments and private parties. The center provides an arcade room, neon bowling and a bar with flat-screen televisions, pool tables and dart boards.
31.1 Miles
100% 40 votes
Rafting Motherlode Powerhouse, McCarthy, AK 99588 MoreLess Info
Copper Oar Rafting Day Trip offer a choice of a five hour glacier lake paddle and raft trip, a one day Nizinia Canyon raft and flightsee, and a four hour Kennicott Glacier inflatable kayaking trip.
31.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Visitor Centers Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road, Girdwood, AK 99587 MoreLess Info
With information about the local area and history, the Portage Glacier & Begich Bloggs Visitor Center is a one-stop place for everything a guest would want to know about the area. The center also includes a gift shop.
31.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing Girdwood, AK 99587 MoreLess Info
From float to fly fishing, Alaska Fishing Expeditions organizes excursions to the Kamachatka Peninsula to fish for rainbow trout and Pacific salmon. Each trip can last from 6 to 10 days.
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