According to a January 2016 survey published by the NY Post, the happiest people in America live in Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is the largest and most sparsely populated state in the nation. It’s known for its dramatic, diverse terrain of wide-open spaces. Mountains and forests are flooded with abundant wildlife. Rivers, lakes and oceans are known for their world-class fishing. And most importantly, the many small towns and remote villages that make up Alaska are filled with an immense amount of respect for Alaska Native culture and pride for the last frontier.
While traveling from one region to the next you can truly feel how utterly diverse Alaska is. Many living throughout Arctic, Interior, Western, Southcentral, Southwestern and Southeast can argue that their place of residence is the very best in all of Alaska (and who are we to argue?) – However, the city of Anchorage takes the cake when it comes to being the best city in all of America. From a thriving job market, excellent schools, rich culture, bustling entertainment, a flourishing restaurant scene, a seemingly endless trail system and a multitude of transportation options that provide easy convenience to get to more remote areas of Alaska – Anchorage truly has it all. Here are 30 reasons to fall head over heels in love with Anchorage.
Museums.
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Wildlife Viewing.
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Sand Dunes.
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Top-Notch Education.
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Ice Sculptures.
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Phenomenal Parks.
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Start of the Iditarod.
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Cross-Country Skiing.
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Down Hill Shredding.
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Endless Vistas.
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Long Walks on the Beach.
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Running & Biking Paths.
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Camping.
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High Energy Hockey Games.
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Breweries.
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Urban Beach Fires.
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Rich Culture.
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Organic & Vegan Eateries.
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Rail Transportation.
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Hiking.
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Dog Parks.
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Fishing.
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Air Travel.
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History.
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Strong Economy.
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Kayaking.
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Performing Arts.
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Epic Floats.
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Foodies Paradise.
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Concert Scene.
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Well there you have it; 30 reasons to love the beautiful city of Anchorage, Alaska. Rich culture, live entertainment, epic hiking, an endless trail system, urban camping and so much more. Whether enjoying the hustle and bustle and the sparkling city lights is your thing or having easy access to rail and air transportation to get out of the urban jungle is more your cup of tea, Anchorage is truly the hub for anything that you’d like to do in Alaska.
Wikipedia
Flickr - Visit Anchorage PR
Flickr - Travis
Flickr - Bureau of Land Management
Flickr - Michael Hayes
Flickr - Frank Kovalchek
Flickr - Lee LeFever
Flickr - Kim F
Flickr - Zach
Flickr - Héctor Mota
Flickr - Eric
Flickr - Mark Brennan
Flickr - nate.cho
Flickr - Paxson Woelber
Flickr - Sandy Brown Jensen
- Flickr - Wonderlane
AKRR - Flickr - Luke Jones
Flickr - Sleeping Grey
Flickr - Pretty Kate Machine
Flickr - Timothy Wildey
Flickr - Visit Anchorage PR - Photo by Roy Neese
Flickr - Luke Jones
Flickr - Emma Forsberg
Flickr - Ernesto Andrade
Flickr - jpc.raleigh
Flickr - Arctic Warrior
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