South Central Alaska, AK
Travel Guide
Visit South Central Alaska
Where to stay in South Central Alaska
Downtown Anchorage
This central business district boasts some of Alaska's tallest buildings, such as the ConocoPhillips and Atwood Buildings, and offers cultural points of interest, shopping, dining, and nightlife attractions.
Alyeska
While visiting Alyeska, you might make a stop by sights like Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park.
Midtown Anchorage
Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 and Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area while in the area.
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Bootlegger Cove
If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Fourth Avenue Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Ok
Reviewed on 31 December 2025
Alyeska Resort
Very courteous people/staff. Loved the Nordic spa.
Reviewed on 25 December 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Great experience and fantastic and kind staff
Reviewed on 31 December 2025
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
My husband fell in love with this cabin.We will definitely be back. many trails within close distance
Reviewed on 17 October 2025
Alaska Creekside Cabins
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very comfortable and clean. We didn’t have a car and the free shuttle doesn’t go out that far. So we had to use a taxi to go anywhere.
Reviewed on 20 September 2025
Colony Suites
Nice clean home
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
Popular places to visit
Alyeska Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Anchorage with a visit to Alyeska Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
Seward Boat Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Seward with a trip to Seward Boat Harbor. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's glaciers.
Prince William Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prince William Sound during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Chugach State Park
Enjoy a trip to Chugach State Park and popular activities like hiking in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alaska Native Heritage Center in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Anchorage Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Anchorage Museum in Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its hiking trails.
- Alyeska Ski Resort
- Kenai Fjords National Park
- Seward Boat Harbor
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Port of Anchorage
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- University of Alaska - Anchorage
- Matanuska Glacier
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Prince William Sound
- Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
- Homer Spit
- Chugach State Park
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Anchorage Museum
- Seward Waterfront Park
- Exit Glacier
- Lake Hood Harbor
- Alaska Airlines Center
- William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
- Alaska Zoo
- Anchorage Golf Course
- Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Portage Glacier
- Alaska SeaLife Center
- Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
- Chugach National Forest
- Kincaid Park
- Dimond Center
- McCarthy Road Information Station
