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[Alaska Secret] Anchorage Travel Guide|Aurora, Glaciers, and Wildlife

Hey guys👋, today I bring you a super practical Anchorage travel guide to make your Alaska trip less confusing!🌟 🚀Anchorage Transportation and Accommodation • How to get there: Most people choose to fly directly to Anchorage with Alaska Airlines. There are direct flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. • From the airport to downtown: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is only 5 miles from downtown, about a 15-minute drive. You can choose Uber, rent a car, or take Bus Route 40. • Accommodation recommendations: Hyatt Place Anchorage-Midtown and Aspen Suites Hotel in Downtown, Aviator Hotel Anchorage and Snob Hollow Inn in Midtown are all good choices. 🌈Must-visit Attractions • Dalton Highway: Take the Thomas Polar Bus to experience one of Alaska's most remote and challenging roads, with the chance to encounter a variety of wildlife along the way. • Aurora Train: The winter Aurora Train lets you leisurely enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Alaska Mountains. • Denali National Park: Embrace Mount Denali and the Alaska Mountains, and feel the awe of nature. 📸Must-see Attractions • Matanuska Glacier: Hike the glacier and experience the grandeur of the Ice Age. • Kenai Fjords National Park: Depart from Seward and take a boat tour to experience the awe of the glaciers. 🏔️Must-do Activities • Helicopter Glacier Landing: Experience a helicopter landing on a glacier and feel the virtual world of blue and white. • Glacier Lake Paddleboarding: A summer exclusive, experience paddleboarding on a glacier lake and enjoy unique water fun. 🛍️Shopping Recommendations • Shop freely at department stores and Alaska Native art stores on 4th and 5th Avenues in downtown Anchorage, where a wide variety of souvenirs will keep you coming back for more.
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