Katie Pesznecker

Grab a bite, a beer or a commemorative T-shirt -- it’s all in downtown Anchorage.

Arriving in Valdez, visitors will be delighted to learn their Alaska adventure is just beginning.

Within town limits, Anchorage’s impressive trail system meanders along the city’s coastline, threads through thick forests and connects pretty parks and a multitude of neighborhoods.

Museums and cultural centers scattered across Anchorage feature perspectives, relics, treasures and experiences that offer a little of everything for visitors.

Take your time — there’s memorable dining, spectacular scenery and worthwhile stops all along the road between Anchorage and the small town of Seward on Resurrection Bay.

Arriving in Valdez, visitors will be delighted to learn their Alaska adventure is just beginning.

Downtown Anchorage is packed with old-school souvenir shops and hip art galleries, moody dive bars and upscale eateries.

Within town limits, Anchorage’s impressive trail system meanders along the city’s coastline, threads through thick forests and connects pretty parks and a multitude of neighborhoods.

Take your time — there’s memorable dining, spectacular scenery and worthwhile stops all along the road between Anchorage and the small town of Seward on Resurrection Bay.

Museums and cultural centers scattered across Anchorage feature perspectives, relics, treasures and experiences that offer a little of everything for visitors.

Whether you’re drawn to fine art, hungry for history, or seeking a singular cultural tourism experience, Anchorage’s arts and culture scene has you covered.

This fabled 125-mile stretch of road slides past tiny communities, roadhouses and aquamarine alpine lakes before dropping down at last into Seward, situated on the edge of Resurrection Bay.

You’ll find creative art galleries and museums, hip boutiques and shops, upscale eateries and moody dive bars.

This fabled small town has it all – from history to hip hangouts, from scenic ship rides to shore-side shopping, from wildlife viewing to unforgettable wilderness wandering.

The crown jewel of Anchorage’s enviable trail system is the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, a recreational conduit that teems with walkers, bicyclists, runners, roller bladers, and more in its popular summer months.