University Area Travel Guide

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A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a reflective lake, and autumn-colored vegetation.
A snowy mountain slope with two skiers descending.

Stay near popular University Area attractions

University of Alaska - Anchorage

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Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

AU$309
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

AU$35
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage Tour of the Year!

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

AU$249
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

AU$97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour- From Anchorage

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup

AU$417
per adult
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Discover Anchorage Glaciers and Alaskas Last Frontier

Anchorage Self-Guided Tour: Discover Glaciers & Alaska's Frontier

AU$6
per adult
Anchorage Self-Guided Tour: Discover Glaciers & Alaska's Frontier
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Our guide on where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The exterior of the Anchorage Museum with a modern glass facade, a pedestrian pathway, and red flowering plants.

Downtown Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.

A cable car system, a wooden building, and snow-capped mountains.

Alyeska

If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

A city at night with a river, illuminated streets, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

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 Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while you're in town.

A wooden bridge over a calm river with grassy banks and mountains in the background.

Hillside

While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

A sunset over a wetland with a small stream and distant mountains.

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.

University Area Travel Guide

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