From the moment you arrive into Anchorage either by plane, coach, cruise or rail you will find yourself in the centre of this thriving unspoilt city. Explore the array of fantastic restaurants, or visiting the local museum before heading out to see the First Nations perform, there is so much you can do in and around Anchorage. With so much to see and do in Anchorage time can easily get away from you which will make you want to come back again, very soon. Only in Anchorage can you meet a moose, walk on a glacier and explore a vast, natural park all in a single day. Between mountains and an inlet, surrounded by national parks and filled with Alaska wildlife, Anchorage combines the best of Alaska in a city that has the comforts of home and the hospitality of the Last Frontier. Anchorage is the place where young spirits and adventurous souls come to play. Alaska activities including famous wildlife, spectacular mountain vistas, fascinating cultures and icy blue glaciers all await your discovery. Metropolitan luxuries mix with unrivalled natural wonders to make Anchorage an unforgettable destination. Get your play on! Anchorage dazzles in winter with snowy outdoor adventures, great theater and nightlife and events that celebrate winter unlike anywhere else. Whether you want to play in the snow, see as how, curl up next to the fireplace or sink an ice axe into a frozen waterfall, Anchorage is the perfect winter destination. Winter weather in Anchorage is comparable to other northern cities. Even the coldest days stay relatively warm, creating prime conditions for skiing and skating. There’s plenty of snow to keep powder hounds happy; Anchorage averages about 60 inches of snow annually, while nearby Girdwood – home of Alyeska Resort – gets more than 600 inches.