Alaska’s largest city is a community of nearly 300,000 people rimmed by the blue waters of the Cook Inlet and the snow-capped Chugach Mountains. With one of the largest land areas of any city in the U.S., Anchorage offers an abundance of outdoor activities — an appealing mix of easy hikes and bike rides, thrilling downhill skiing, and heart-pounding adventures, all within city limits.

Alaska’s largest city is a community of nearly 300,000 people rimmed by the blue waters of the Cook Inlet and the snow-capped Chugach Mountains. With one of the largest land areas of any city in the U.S., Anchorage offers an abundance of outdoor activities — an appealing mix of easy hikes and bike rides, thrilling downhill skiing, and heart-pounding adventures, all within city limits.