The Best Things to Do in Anchorage | Alaska's Ultimate Adventures
Anchorage is more than Alaska's largest city—it's the gateway to some of the state's most unforgettable adventures. Within a few hours, you can fly over glaciers, hike across ancient ice, paddle through glacier-fed waters, ride Alaska's scenic railroad, spot wildlife, and experience the city's growing food scene. In this video, we explore some of the best tours from Anchorage, including helicopter glacier flights, summer dog sledding, Matanuska Glacier hiking, scenic train journeys, glacier kayaking, and local food tours. Whether you're planning your first trip to Alaska or looking for unforgettable experiences near Anchorage, these tours showcase the incredible variety waiting just beyond the city. Explore the featured tours: Anchorage Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled Tour https://anchorageshoretours.com/tours/anchorage/flightseeing_helicopter/anchorage-helicopter-and-glacier-dogsled-tour Grand Knik Tour https://anchorageshoretours.com/tours/anchorage/flightseeing_helicopter/grand-knik-tour Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour https://anchorageshoretours.com/tours/anchorage/sightseeing_train/bears-trains-and-icebergs-tour Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Train Tour https://anchorageshoretours.com/tours/anchorage/water_kayak/glacier-blue-kayak-and-grandview-train-tour Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour https://anchorageshoretours.com/tours/anchorage/glacier/matanuska-glacier-hike-day-tour Anchorage Walking Food Tour https://anchorageshoretours.com/tours/anchorage/cultural_history/anchorage-walking-food-tour Anchorage Heli Glacier Paddleboarding https://anchorageshoretours.com/tours/anchorage/recreation_adventure/anchorage-heli-glacier-paddleboarding Subscribe for more Alaska travel guides, shore excursions, and destination inspiration. SEO Timestamps (6:37) 0:00 Why Anchorage Is Alaska's Adventure Gateway 0:40 Helicopter Flights Over Knik Glacier 1:25 Summer Glacier Dog Sledding 2:10 Hiking the Matanuska Glacier 2:58 Glacier Paddleboarding by Helicopter 3:42 Alaska Scenic Railroad Adventures 4:18 Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Train Tour 4:52 Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour 5:33 Anchorage Walking Food Tour 6:05 Why Anchorage Should Be on Your Alaska Itinerary