Anchorage

Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, stretching between mountain ranges and coastal waters across roughly 4400 square kilometers (1700 square miles). The city includes numerous parks, trails, and natural areas woven throughout its urban layout.

The Alaska Railroad construction started in 1915, turning the area into a tent city that became an incorporated municipality in November 1920. A major earthquake in 1964 destroyed large sections and led to a complete rebuilding effort.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center presents traditional dances, art exhibitions, and programs representing eleven indigenous cultures. Visitors can speak with community members and walk through reconstructed village structures from different regions of Alaska.

Ted Stevens International Airport connects passengers to destinations throughout North America and serves as a refueling stop for international flights. Visitors should prepare for changing weather that can shift noticeably within hours.

The city maintains designated corridors for migrating moose, with around 1500 of them living permanently within municipal boundaries. Residents and visitors often encounter them in neighborhoods, parks, and along roadways.

Location: Alaska

Inception: 1914

Elevation above the sea: 31 m

Part of: organized borough

Shares border with: Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Chugach Census Area, Kenai Peninsula Borough

Website: https://muni.org

GPS coordinates: 61.21667,-149.89361

Latest update: December 2, 2025 21:23