OK. SUMMER’S COMING! Get out and see the sights.
Are you entertaining friends and relatives this summer? Do you want to explore what’s new and exciting in your own backyard? Need some itinerary inspiration, looking for ways to save this summer, or a new activity to try? You’ll find it at Anchorage.net
New activities this summer:
- Veilbreaker Skybridges at Alyeska Resort: Suspended 2,500 feet above the valley floor and spanning a total length of 410 feet, these skybridges offer explorers expansive views of Alaska’s wild landscape.
- Hilltop Bike Park: As the northernmost bike park in North America, Hilltop offers lift-assisted downhill mountain biking, a kid-friendly pump track, and features Finn’s Kitchen, providing a spot to relax and enjoy live music concerts.
- Alaska Native Heritage Center: If you haven’t been, make time this season see this extraordinary living museum. The center has completed significant renovations, unveiling four new exhibits and a remodeled main building adorned with sealskin lamps and murals inspired by porcupine quills. Don’t forget to visit the village sites around the lake!
Special Events coming up:
- Downtown Summer Solstice Celebration: Scheduled for June 22, 2025, this festival transforms downtown Anchorage into a vibrant hub of live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities to celebrate the longest day of the year.
- 4th of July Festivities: Celebrate Independence Day at Anchorage’s 4th of July Festival! On Friday, July 4, 2025, head to the Delaney Park Strip (between E and I Street) for a day filled with carnival rides, food trucks, craft and farmers’ market vendors, live music, and a beer garden for those 21 and older. This beloved event brings the community together for a festive celebration of summer and patriotism.
- 50th Annual Girdwood Forest Fair: From July 4-6 , 2025, this eclectic fair in Girdwood showcases art, music, and handmade goods, nestled in a scenic forest setting. Vendor Booths: Fri / Sat: 11am – 8pm, Sun: 11am – 6pm. Parade: Saturday at 10am
New Places to stay:
Salted Roots Basecamp: New this year, Salted Roots Basecamp is right downtown at 508 W. 2nd Ave. The hotel offers fully-equipped ensuite kitchens, sleek tiled bathrooms, abundant natural light, and the added amenity of an onsite coffee shop and yoga studio.
BlueWater Basecamp: Nestled near Eklutna Lake, BlueWater Basecamp offers micro cabins equipped with kitchenettes, bathrooms, and stunning views of the Chugach Mountains. The property also features a reception area suitable for larger group gatherings.
The Aviator Hotel will be rebranded as “The WildBirch Hotel”: Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage on 4th Avenue, The Wildbirch Hotel is a modern, design-forward establishment featuring 251 rooms. Guests can enjoy a street-side restaurant, a lobby bar partnering with a local brewer (Midnight Sun), a boutique shop, and outdoor patios.
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