Mountain View Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mountain View
Popular places to visit
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.
Activities
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter
Our pick of the best Mountain View Hotel Deals
Merrill Field Inn
Good front desk service
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Good
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Really appreciated the shuttle both on arrival from airport and following morning to the train station. Rooms were nice, and breakfast adequate, especially with an early morning departure. Staff very helpful with our groups various arrival times from airport and then check ins.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
Friendly staff. Comfortable room
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
It's fine, no problems and nothing mind blowing.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Awesome will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain View
Airport Heights Community Council
While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chester Creek Greenbelt Park and Sullivan Arena.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Anchorage Football Stadium.
Rogers Park
Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Historic City Hall and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
University Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Area and surrounding area, you can visit Alaska Airlines Center and Nunaka Valley South Park.
Bootlegger Cove
If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center are top sights worth seeing.
