A typical season for this local dance company exceeds 40 performances (in addition to the annual repertory)! This company collaborates with other art organizations such as the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, the Anchorage Concert Chorus and the Anchorage Opera in performances. Past performances have included the annual "Nutcracker," "Carmina Burana" and "Hansel & Gretel." It is the largest statewide, non-profit organization providing training and professional performances. For performance schedules, tickets and further information, call or check the Web site.
This combined eatery, movie theater and pub has seating both in the lobby, for the enjoyment of the full service kitchen, and in front of the movie screen. While dining on Moose's Tooth beer on tap and southwestern-style cuisine, patrons can relax and enjoy the movie. Balcony seating is limited to viewers under the age of 21. Dinner and drink service is discreetly provided throughout the films.
In the Fifth Avenue Mall, this non-profit museum is operated by volunteers and funded only through contributions. A unique story is told in its exhibits. Alaskan law enforcement was unusual. Troopers have had a challenging time providing law enforcement to this "frontier" state with its small population and immense mass. The exhibit includes an original 1952 Hudson Hornet patrol vehicle, an authentic state trooper's office and a display of equipment used to enforce the law. A gift shop is also on the premises. Admission: Free
Uniquely Alaskan, this log cabin with its grass-covered roof houses the largest variety of visitor brochures, free guides and information in Anchorage. Stop in and visit with its mostly senior volunteer staff. With an informative Web site and free magazine style visitor's guide (it can be mailed on request), this place makes it possible for you to plan your entire trip before you get here. The charming building is surrounded by a flowering park, and has a notable post listing the mileage to many international cities.
Just a half-hour drive from Anchorage, this mining site still portrays mining techniques as they were during the 1920s and 1930s. It is near an old roadhouse, built in 1909, formerly serving the many mining travelers that crossed the Indian Pass route of the Iditarod Trail. There were only two mines on this side of the Turnagain Arm. Try your hand at panning for gold and look through the museum at recorded events.
This park sits as a large, flat, rectangular, grassy area dominated by a huge outdoor playground and picnic facility. Built by locals wishing to have a convenient play area for their children, it was the combined effort of a neighborhood community that brought this park to life. It now holds a large sand pit playground and several different sizes of swing sets, a merry-go-round, teeter-totter and more. It is half a mile from the Golden Lion Inn and the Residence Inn. No admission.