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Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
The Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary is a bird watching mecca in the Potter Marsh, Alaska Wildlife Sanctuary, which is part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. Originally a coastal tidal flat, the construction of the Alaska Railroad separated it from the sea and gradually evolved into a large freshwater swamp. During the migration season, Porter Marsh is a stopover for large numbers of migratory birds such as swans. It attracts many bird watchers and photographers every year. Several sections of walking trails with a total length of nearly a mile have been built in the swamp, which is convenient for bird watchers to go deep into the swamp and watch nearby.Anchorage · 16.1km from downtown
Flattop Mountain
Anchorage · 19km from downtown
Captain Cook Monument
The Captain Cook Monument is a multi-layered wooden viewing platform. In the center of the viewing platform is the Captain Cook statue. The viewing platform overlooks Cook Inlet and Anchorage Train Station (Anchorage Train Depot). .Susitna Mountain is called "Sleeping Beauty" by the locals because of the shape of the mountain.Anchorage · 239m from downtown
Portage Glacier
Portage Glacier is a beautiful 10 km long glacier that flows into a glacial lake, Portage Lake. Portage Glacier is one of the most visited Alaska attractions for travelers, and there are several other glaciers in the area to see. Short one-hour cruises depart from near the visitor center, giving visitors a close-up view of the Portage Glacier. Additionally, there are several short hiking trails near the visitor center. Among them, the Portage Pass Trail starts near Whittier, and on this trail, visitors can watch the Portage Glacier.Anchorage · 79.3km from downtown
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel was built in 1943. It is a one-way tunnel with a length of about 4 kilometers. Both trains and cars can pass. Cars pass hourly, queue up 10 minutes early in the waiting area, and close after 10:30pm. Occasionally, at night, an ambulance would have to enter the city, and an operator would be on standby to open the door.Anchorage · 77.8km from downtown
Turnagain Arm
Turnagain Arm is located in the southwest of Anchorage and has a world-famous high tide wave landscape, where the rolling waves push the front waves, and the waves jump from the calm water at a speed of 16-20 kilometers per hour, sometimes Even up to 3.5 meters. This is the entrance to the Gulf of Alaska, where beluga whales and eagles may be seen. Seeing the sparkling Orchid Glacier and the rolling Chugach Mountains complement each other, being in it is like a fairyland on earth.Kenai Peninsula Borough · 24.3km from Anchorage
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park is located near Seward in southern Alaska, United States, and is known for its magnificent fjord landscapes formed by retreating glaciers. These deep, cold fjords are home to a rich variety of marine mammals, including sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, Pacific white-sided dolphins, porpoises, orcas, humpback whales, and gray whales. The cliffs above the water are nesting and breeding grounds for various seabirds, such as horned puffins. The park also preserves active tidewater glaciers, and the sound and sight of glaciers calving into the sea are breathtaking. The nutrient-rich fjord waters also support a rich marine ecosystem, making it a prime location for enjoying the natural scenery of Alaska's polar coast.United States · Kenai Peninsula Borough
Waterfront Park
United States · Seward
Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
United States · McKinley Park
Worthington Glacier
United States · Valdez
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Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Anchorage · 16.1km from downtownFlattop Mountain
Anchorage · 19km from downtownCaptain Cook Monument
Anchorage · 239m from downtownPortage Glacier
Anchorage · 79.3km from downtownAnton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
Anchorage · 77.8km from downtownTurnagain Arm
Kenai Peninsula Borough · 24.3km from AnchorageKenai Fjords National Park
United States · Kenai Peninsula BoroughWaterfront Park
United States · SewardHorseshoe Lake Trailhead
United States · McKinley ParkWorthington Glacier
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What travellers say about Anchorage
137***665 November 2021
5.0
【Scenery】This Porter Marsh Area Bird Sanctuary gave us a beautiful walk along a path that provided interesting information about the state and its economy and history. Also spotted a mom and baby moose - the baby was only 10 feet off the trail - and kept us safe while we enjoyed an extra long stop to watch the moose eat (while the mom watched from the bushes). Would definitely recommend.
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Todemmy4 November 2021
5.0
We stayed at Williwa Campground and hiked the trails. It was very nice. Lots to do. Be sure to check out the nature trail when the salmon come upriver! I believe this is part of the USFS Chugach NF.
Flattop Mountain
DEAR张小球26 February 2020
4.0
This is the landmark of the city and is located in the center of the city. Since the hotel is near the monument, I always pass by here when I go in and out. The weather is cold and I don’t see many people coming here to visit.
Captain Cook Monument
东张西望望东西11 March 2020
5.0
Turnagain Bay is a very beautiful bay in Alaska in the summer, with a very long coastline. However, it is definitely not very beautiful in the winter, as the sea surface will be covered with ice and snow.
Turnagain Arm
泰宁根吴承恩25 December 2019
5.0
The best thing about Kenai Fjords National Park is the glaciers. You can take a boat or a small plane. The glaciers are quite stunning, and the lake below is as calm as water. It's a very interesting contrast. Nature is really magical.
Kenai Fjords National Park
M32***234 November 2021
5.0
【Scenery】 Seward Coastal Park is not to be missed.
【Fun】 Boat tour. First-class operation run by a Navy lieutenant. Hike off the glacier. Other trails at the end of the road in the Lowell Point area.
Waterfront Park
