North Star Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Star
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.
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.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
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.
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.
Activities
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Our pick of the best North Star Hotel Deals
Creekwood Inn
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Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Ground Floor End Unit in Midtown Anchorage
Friendly host, place was clean and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Standard continental breakfast. Shuttle service was excellent. Bathroom clean, water pressure was good and a very good shower. Bed was comfortable sleep like a rock. Good value for the price.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
MK was rude ,as soon as we walked in. I approached the desk to see if check in was available, before I could get a hello out of my mouth, she said We don't have check in until 3pm. Not Hi, ( this was at 140pm). So we went and sat in your lounge. We happened to go out of the lounge and to our surprise ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
The place was clean and comfortable. The only thing we didn’t like was the shower didn’t have much pressure and there were no toiletries or hair dryer in the bathroom. We appreciated the extra blankets and we had a good nights sleep! Only stayed one night.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Was dirty and smelled like smoke only good thing was the service
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Star
South Addition
While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Mulcahy Stadium and Anchorage Football Stadium.
Spenard
Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Arctic Benson Park while you're in town.
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.
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Historic City Hall and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center.
