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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.
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.
Kincaid Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
University Area Hotel Deals
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Staff
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
The room were clean, and the staff was great 👍
Reviewed on 7 December 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
After the Uber driver stood us up we were running late. The ladies waited on us for checkin and had everything ready for us to quickly get to our room. Neat hotel awesome location .
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Really clean, good fresh breakfast, and great customer service
Reviewed on 13 December 2025
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Amazing as always and close to everything
Reviewed on 9 December 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
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Reviewed on 10 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around University Area
Campbell Park
While Campbell Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.
Airport Heights Community Council
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Airport Heights Community Council and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.
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.
Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Sullivan Arena and Ben Boeke Ice Rink are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Anchorage
Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Arctic Benson Park and Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch while in the area.
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
University Area, AK
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- University of Alaska - Anchorage
- Alaska Airlines Center
- Alaska Pacific University
- Goose Lake Park
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Port of Anchorage
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Prince William Sound
- Chugach State Park
- Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Lake Hood Harbor
- Alaska Zoo
- Anchorage Museum
- William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
- Anchorage Golf Course
- Chugach National Forest
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Kincaid Park
- Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
- Dimond Center
- Eagle River Nature Center
- Sullivan Arena
- The Rooftop
- Delaney Park
- Hilltop Ski Area
- Muldoon Park
- Arctic Valley Ski Area
- Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center
- Anchorage Historic City Hall
- Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
