Anchorage Highlights Tour
Anchorage, AK, USA
About
Sit back and relax as your driver-guide shows you some of Anchorage's historical points of interest. Learn how Anchorage grew from a railroad tent town to the thriving metropolis of the North. There is plenty of sightseeing to do - including a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and a gallery of native arts. A sprawling city of over 250,000 full-time residents, Anchorage is the regional center for trade, banking, communication, transportation and the arts. Explore Ship Creek, where Anchorage began as the headquarters of the famous Alaska Railroad. Understand the financial impact and growth of Anchorage during World War II, the establishment of Elmendorf Air Force Base, and the recent boom of entrepreneurs in Anchorage. Sightseeing, includes the 25-acre Alaska Native Heritage Center, a new foundation developed by Alaskan native corporations in recognition and tribute to the distinct culture of the Alaskan people. Highlights include cultural sights in natural settings and a gallery of native arts. This tour is seasonal and operates from May to September.
