August 20th 2018 – Visit Anchorage – What’s New in Anchorage, Alaska!

What’s New in Anchorage

In a city known for beautiful glaciers, abundant wildlife, rich Alaska Native culture and access to vast national parks, there’s always something exciting on the horizon.

Cross-Gulf Boom

There is a 20 percent more cruise capacity increase into the Anchorage area this summer. The addition of an extra ship by Princess, the substitution of a larger ship by Holland America Line, and a longer season by Celebrity combine to make up most of the increase in berths for Seward and Whittier.

Anchorage Museum Expands

Alaska’s largest museum is even larger after completion of a $24 million expansion. The project added 25,000 square feet of gallery space to display more of the permanent collection publicly. The expansion coincides with a new, permanent Alaska exhibition, chronicling the state’s history from the first Alaskans to contemporary times. anchoragemuseum.org/about-us/museum-spaces/expansion/

Salmon Berry Add New Tours

Salmon Berry Tours adds a new, local eco tour to their roster. The half day trip explores Anchorage’s natural side, with visits to a salmon stream and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge alongside taste of salmon and chaga tea, brewed with a birch fungus. salmonberrytours.com/tours/anchorage-eco-tour

Salmon Berry and family travel experts at AKontheGO also team up in 2018 for a new Ultimate Family Field Trip. The 10-day winter trip includes time chasing both the Iditarod and the northern lights. salmonberrytours.com/tours/2018-iditarod-ultimate-family-field-trip

Hotel News

Sheraton Hotel Anchorage puts the finishing touches on a major remodel. Work finished in spring 2018 on a top-to-bottom renovation.

La Quinta Inn and Suites opens its doors in Anchorage. The 84-room property on Minnesota Drive is just a few minutes from downtown, and includes shuttle service, parking, free breakfast and high-speed internet. http://www.laquintaanchorage.com/

Restaurant News

Anchorage favorite Crush takes over the space on G Street once occupied by Sacks Café. The move gives Crush a bigger kitchen, more tables, and space to grow their bottle shop. Long known for enticing wines by the glass, Crush’s new liquor license allows them to add new cocktails and drink specials.crushak.com

Anchorage Named a “Best of the World” Destination by National Geographic Traveler

Anchorage has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler’s “Best of the World” destinations for 2017. The list includes 21 destinations around the globe. The competitive selection process included nominations from National Geographic Traveler’s worldwide network of editors, writers and explorerhttps://www.anchorage.net/articles/post/anchorage-named-a-best-of-the-world-destination-by-national-geographic-traveler/

Visit Anchorage’s mission is to attract and serve visitors to the Municipality of Anchorage. With more than 135 miles of paved trails, the nation’s third largest state park, first-class amenities and a blend of cultures found only in Alaska, Anchorage lives a Big Wild Life. For more information on Anchorage’s wild adventures and urban delights, visit www.Anchorage.net.

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