University Area
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Walk around the campus at University of Alaska - Anchorage as part of your travels around Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
Alaska Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling
Anchorage's Winter City Tour = Samples + Stops + WildLife
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
You need a better breakfast quality. Charge if you have to but the frre breakfast is a train wreck I choose to eat else where which is fine.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
While doing our mandatory bug inspection, we found the mattresses to be disgustingly stained.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Very disappointed on the shuttle bus service which is AWFUL!! Airport pickup: the bus driver was so rude and threw the luggages onto the bus. Airport drop-off: the bus driver disappeared at the last minute. We had already left a reservation for the shuttle service during lunch for mid-night drop-off ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Paid $30 for early check in and there was no room available as it still needed to be cleaned. When I let the receptionist know that we paid the $30 fee to be able to check early. She went to say there was still no room available until I stated I paid that fee, then there was a room available. We ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
Staff was nice and helpful. The hotel is close to the airport, and, their restaurant stays open until 10 pm, which was awesome.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Great place
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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.
Northeast Anchorage
If you're spending some time in Northeast Anchorage, Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.
Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
