Popular places to visit
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.
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
Things to do
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Anchorage's Winter City Tour = Samples + Stops + WildLife
Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Top hotels in Sand Lake
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Very responsive host, clean room, nice breakfast space.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Rooms always spotless, friendly staff. Excellent location to the airport. 3 minutes away.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Clean room
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Customer service was perfect
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Rooms were small but clean. Staff awesome
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
We enjoyed the quietness & how clean it was. We wish there was a recycling option though. Seats outside would be nice but maybe they were put up for winter. The staff was excellent.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sand Lake
Turnagain
If you're spending some time in Turnagain, Prince William Sound and Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Taku - Campbell
If you're spending some time in Taku - Campbell, Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park are top sights worth seeing.
Spenard
Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.
Midtown Anchorage
Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while in the area.
North Star
While there might not be top attractions in North Star, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Anchorage Football Stadium.
