Anchorage Facts
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| Country | Alaska |
| Area | 5,079.2 sq km |
| Population | 275,043 |
| Language | English |
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Time (+/- GMT) | -9 |
| ISD Code | 907 |
When to Go
The summers at Anchorage are mild and the best season to go. The days are long and make the city look more delightful. The summer solstice observes only 4 hours of darkness. You can also catch a glimpse of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which takes place in March.
How to Reach
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the only airport of Alaska.
Bus and car rental service is largely available in Anchorage.
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What to See
Museum of History and Fine Art, the Alaska Zoo, the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Alaska Experience Imax Theater.
What to Do
Catch up a football match at the Anchorage football stadium and Mulcahy Stadium. Skiing, ice skating fishing, rafting, kayaking, and helicopter tour and bear viewing.
What to Eat
The main cuisines of Anchorage include sea food. Served in decorated plates these sea foods are delicious as well as very nutritious.
What to Shop
Finely Crafted Ivory, Alaska local arts like masks and carved jade. But there are some unique souvenirs you can pick up from Anchorage like the Eskimos native knife known as Ulu, garments made of ox’s wool and chocolates.
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