what to see and do in the area (Anchorage, Homer: rental car, rental)

[jeddybuddy]

I have never been to alaska before and want to hear from others who have been to anchorage. can you name stuff to see and do in the area

[awestover89]

Depends on what you're into, really, and how long you'll be here. There are a lot of hikes and nature walks if that's your thing. If you don't mind a bit of a drive there's the Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage (about an hour's drive), the Sea Life Center in Seward (2-3 hour drive), and fishing charters/glacier cruises out of Seward, Whittier (1.5 - 2 hour drive), and Homer (4 hour drive). Denali National Park is always popular (4 hour drive)

[ffaemily]

Like the other poster said, it depends on what you like to do and if you are going to be renting a car or not. The Anchorage Museum is a really cool place, right now they have a summer shuttle that will take you to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and to the musuem all for 30 bucks. It will teach you a lot about Alaska History. Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary is really pretty. You could hike the flattop mountains, it has a shuttle service going to it which costs like $22. If you want somewhere to shop I would recommend going to Alaska Wild Berry Products.

[AKStafford]

When are you here, how long are you here and will you have a rental car? Those are the 3 big questions. And Anchorage is nice, but getting out into the rest of Alaska is even better.