Hotels In Anchorage

There's so much to see and do in Anchorage you may have trouble fitting it all in.  The stunning mountains and lakes of Alaska are just begging to be exlored, and then there's Anchorage itself to consider. An array of shops, bars and other amenities are located downtown, just a few miles from the hotel.

Outdoor events in Anchorage and the surrounding area include hunting and fishing, not to mention the world-famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. This annual event attracts competitors and spectators from all over the globe. There are also sightseeing tours to take in, as well as daily float plane expeditions that take off from the shores of Lake Spenard. From here, you can explore the very best that Alaska has to offer.

ln spite of bearing the city's name, Portage Glacier Anchorage is actually a few miles away, but can be easily accessed by car or tour bus. Even the journey itself is an event, taking in the spectacular Turnagain Arm which is a major tourist attraction.

The changing tides at Turnagain Arm are among the fastest in the world. Here the waters move fast and the scenery is picture-book perfect. As you journey to Portage Glacier, look out for moose, beavers, dall sheep, bald eagles, beluga whales and possibly even an elusive black bear. 

As Portage Glacier looms closer, travelers will be able to appreciate the magnificence of Explorer Glacier and Middle Glacier. There's also Begich Bogg's Visitor Center to stop off at along the way. Sited on the shore of Portage Lake, the center enables visitors to learn about these unique moving glaciers. 

Forest Service Interpreters are also on hand to ensure that international visitors get the most out of their trip and to answer any questions about Portage Glacier. The award-winning film 'Voices from the Ice' is shown every hour in the visitor centre, and provides a fascinating insight into the glaciers and wildlife that populate the area. 

One of the best ways to fully take in the spectacle of Port Glacier is by traveling on a cruise boat on the lake. Cruises run regularly throughout the year and are a popular draw with visitors to Anchorage. Lodging in the Millennium Anchorage Hotel Alaska provides guests with a great opportunity to visit the awe-inspiring Portage Glacier.

Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage | Iditarod

Website:  iditarod.com/

With over 1,150 miles of some of the most hostile terrain in the world, the Iditarod is not for the faint-hearted. Encompassing jagged mountains, steep glaciers, forest and tundra, this dog sled race has got it all.

For visitors eager to experience the Iditarod, Anchorage is the ideal city in which to base your stay. From here, it's possible to travel to the Iditarod stages and take in the action before relaxing in comfort at the end of each day at the hotel. Guests of the Millennium Anchorage Hotel Alaska can even take advantage of the special Iditarod Race Start Package to catch all the action and to revel in pre- and post-race celebrations.

The Iditarod race itself attracts crews from as far afield as Europe. Mushers and huskies from all around the world assemble in Alaska to take part. Press, visitors and locals also gather for the annual event. With the race starting in Anchorage itself, hotel guests are primely positioned to catch the best of the action.

When man and beast pit their wits against nature, the result is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. There's no other event on earth quite like it.

Check out the newest 18 page e-Runner dedicated to our volunteers!  This edition is full of stories and photos submitted by Iditarod Volunteers. 

In 2012 there were approximately 1,200 volunteers representing 21 states and 4 countries donating over 35,000 hours of time!  Amazing!

Website: www.anchoragemuseum.org/

No trip to Anchorage, Alaska would be complete without a visit to the Anchorage Museum. Housed in the Rasmuson Center, this iconic museum is a great way to spend an afternoon while you're staying at the Millennium Anchorage Hotel Alaska.

Guests staying at this Anchorage, Alaska hotel won't regret a trip to this fascinating museum. Packed with a staggering array of art and cultural artifacts, there is no shortage of exhibits to tour at the Anchorage Museum. Upon first opening, back in 1968, the museum was a modest affair, furnished with a small collection of Alaskan art. Since then, it has grown in size, to the extent that it is now the largest of its kind in Alaska.

Visitors will first want to experience the museum's permanent exhibitions - 'Anchorage 1910 - 1935' and 'Art of the North'.  Both of these exhibitions are filled with photographs and fascinating first-hand accounts of Alaska's past. A number of artworks are also on display, including enchanting landscape paintings and early views of Alaska. Seasonal events and exhibitions are also held, encompassing the best of Alaskan culture, as well as drawing inspiration from overseas.

The Anchorage Museum shop is worth visiting on the way out, stocked as it is with charming gifts, audio materials, crafts, art and stationery. Lunches and refreshments are also available from the museum's cheerful cafe.

Date: From 08 August 2012 To 08 August 2012

Address: Snow Goose Theatre, Anchorage, AK

Fans of Americana music will not want to miss out on the opportunity to see both Todd Snider and Great American Taxi at the Snow Goose Theatre in August.

People staying in Anchorage hotels can see the unique pair perform their own sets all in one afternoon of entertainment.

Great American Taxi have been performing for the last six years and have gone on to gather quite a following among fans of the genre in the US.

Snider has been gigging by himself for nearly 20 years and his concerts have been hugely popular for his excellent vocals, as well as his "side-splitting storytelling sessions".

The shows will be taking place on August 8th and people will be able to get their hands on tickets from as little as $35 on the door, which will swing open at 3:00 p.m. DST.

Guests at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage will be able to get to the venue in around 12 minutes by car, so a taxi trip might be the best option.

Date: From 06 April 2012 To 21 October 2012

Address: Anchorage Museum, Anchorage, Alaska

Many intrepid explorers have travelled to Alaska to try and scale its highest peak.

Mount McKinley is in fact the highest mountain in North America, standing at a jaw-dropping 20,320ft. Known locally as 'The High One', it looks imposingly over Denali National Park and Reserve.

This year, people staying in hotels in Anchorage will be able to visit a special exhibition at the city's museum. The High One: Reaching for the Top is set to take a look at early attempts to climb the continent's tallest peak.

From the history of the equipment used - both historical and the latest technology - to the routes traced, visitors will be given the chance to find their own way through artefacts, photographs and films. There will also be a number of hands on activities on offer.

Named by the Koyukon Athabaskan people who inhabit the mountain's surrounding areas, Denali literally translates as 'the great one". It was later named Mt. McKinley in support of then-president William McKinley, but it retains its dialect name locally.

The Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage will no doubt play host to tourists wanting to see this exciting exhibition, which runs in conjunction with a project called Ascent, 20,320, which features photographs of Alaska mountaineering from the National Park Service.