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and more at Ch’k’iqadi Gallery! (Ch’k’iqadi is a
Alaska Native Heritage Center Dena’ina Athabascan word for “the things we buy”).
Named after the Dena’ina Athabascan phrase
for “I’m hungry,” D’eshchin Café has a focus on
sustainability, storytelling, and a blend of ancestral
knowledge with innovative twists—think smoothie
bowl made with a modern spin on traditional akutaq!
THE ANCHORAGE MUSEUM
AT RASMUSON CENTER
The largest, most extensive museum in the state,
the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center offers
top notch exhibits and programs tracing the 10,000-
year history, culture and artistry of Alaska’s people
from the crossing of the Bering land bridge to the
present. The museum also presents a full calendar
of public programs and art classes. Expansions
completed in 2009 and 2010 usheried in a new era
for one of Alaska’s premier visitor attractions, with
the completion of an 80,000-square-foot wing and
renovation of the existing building.
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center showcases
an exhibition of rare Alaska Native heritage objects
or from many local hotels, sporting goods stores and Information Centers, JBER Wildlife Education from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural
air taxis. Center, Alaska State Trooper Museum, Alaska Fire History and the National Museum of the American
There are many rafting adventures awaiting the Department Museum, Alaska Center for Performing Indian. The Imaginarium Discovery Center houses
Anchorage visitor. The thrill of shooting a narrow Arts, Alaska Experience Center, Jack Hernandez an interactive science center offering hands-on
canyon, or the tranquility of floating down Old Fish Hatchery, Saturday Market, Ship Creek Salmon exhibits for visitors of all ages to explore earth, life
Man River are both just a short distance from your Overlook, Crow Creek Mine, Alaska Wildlife and physical sciences, as well as the TOTE KidSpace
hotel. Recommended southcentral Alaskan rivers Conservation Center, Oscar Anderson House, Eklutna where children through the age of 5 and their parents
for affordable rafting trips include the Little Susitna, Historical Park, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson can explore art, history and science through play. The
Upper Deshka system, Upper Kenai, Willow Creek, Center, Alaska Zoo, Alaska Aviation Museum, the Thomas Planetarium hosts educational, entertaining
Talkeetna, Gulkana and Talchulitna. Alyeska Resort and the 4 Avenue Market Place. films, and presentations that explore the night sky.
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Anchorage offers tremendous opportunities to see FLIGHT CHARTERS
and enjoy Alaska on a budget. Here are some free EXPERIENCE ONE OF AMERICA’S Often, flying is the only way to reach backcountry
or low-cost attractions found in the Anchorage area: CULTURAL TREASURES! areas that offer an unforgettable experience in the
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Eagle River Nature In the Alaska Native Heritage Center, visitors can pristine wilderness of Alaska. Flying is so popular in
Center at Chugach State Park, Visit Anchorage Visitor shop for authentic Alaska Native arts, jewelry, apparel Alaska that 1 in 36 residents have a pilot’s license and

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