2-Day Alaska Adventure

11-mile scenic trail offering stunning views of Cook Inlet, mountains, and frequent moose and bear sightings.

Tip Rent a bike nearby for a faster tour, or walk the first few miles for whale watching opportunities in summer.

Anchorage institution famous for creative pizzas like the Avalanche and house-brewed beers.

Tip Expect a wait during peak hours; order the Bleeding Heart pizza and try their amber ale.

Cultural center showcasing Alaska's 11 major indigenous groups through exhibits, storytelling, and traditional dwellings.

Tip Attend the daily dance performance at 2:30 PM and explore the outdoor village sites around the lake.

Anchorage institution famous for creative gourmet pizzas and craft beers brewed on-site.

Tip Try the Avalanche pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and jalapeños.

Nonprofit sanctuary home to rescued bears, moose, bison, caribou, and eagles along a scenic drive-through route.

Tip Located 45 minutes south of Anchorage; drive slowly through the 200-acre facility for close-up wildlife viewing.

Cozy Girdwood bakery famous for massive cinnamon rolls, fresh bread, and hearty breakfast burritos.

Tip Cash only; arrive early as they sell out of cinnamon rolls by afternoon.

Easy 1-mile trail leading to a stunning glacier viewpoint with icebergs and turquoise meltwater pools.

Tip Bring layers; the trail is cool and windy, and you can walk right up to glacier ice in late summer.

Alaskan brewery with massive beer selection, reindeer sausage, halibut tacos, and rooftop deck.

Tip Request rooftop seating in summer; try the Denali Brewing Company collaboration beers and sourdough pretzel.