5 Great Day Trips from Anchorage, Alaska

If you are visiting Anchorage, and want to get outside and explore, then here are 5 fun day trips you can take from Anchorage. All of them do require you to have a car, but these day trips visit glaciers, mines, and history around Alaska. Let me know what you think and what I left off in the comments.

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[devynskinner]

In talketneea there is a sled dog tour that your can take in the winter or do dryland mushing in the summer. You actually get to mush your own sled dog team, learn about the races and also meet the dogs. It is owned by a 5-time Iditarod champion.

[selpin]

I love that you took your time, to take these amazing adventures with your dad. How awesome is that.

[jodi]

I would suggest adding Girdwood on the day trip to Portage Glacier. You can take the tram (from Hotel Alyeska) to the top of Mt Alyeska for incredible views. Stop at the Girdwood Bake Shop for a yummy cinnamon roll (what they’re known for).
On the return to Anchorage, you could stop at Flat Top Mountain. There’s a short walk (on paved trail) from the parking area for great views of the inlet and city of Anchorage. Or choose a different day to hike to the top of Flat Top. There’s so much to do and see!

[edithwanner]

We are heading to Alaska this weekend and I really enjoyed your videos! They are thorough but to the point and keep moving right on. Very well done.👍🏼Thanks

[Roadtosomethingnew]

The Turnagan Arm looks like a great Scenic drive

[jordancook]

The drive over Hatcher Pass is very cool, and near the summit there are a couple great hikes that feel like you’re a million miles from anywhere. Also the road is dirt, but it is possibly the smoothest dirt road I’ve ever driven, perfectly rental car friendly.

[lindamartin]

Beautiful! Alaska is on my bucket list. I thank you and your dad for the tour 😊.

[brianhay]

A great youtube video; concise, well produced and very helpful. Thank you.

[AlaskaAli]

Oh how I've missed this Alaska so much. Thank you for this such a wonderful vdo clip and all other clips on your channel. 🙏👍😊🇹🇭

[tacrewgirl]

This is the best Anchorage day trip video I've seen and I've watched LOTS about using the curry as a home base. Great video and Alaska series.

[biker]

Your videos always make me want to go to the place you are touring in said video!

[alexisnewlin]

This was so helpful! I am planning a trip there at the end of August, early September and had no idea where to start. Thank you!

[KayVgKatTV]

Beautiful place to visit. Nice. On our Bucket list

[nevadahiker]

My old house in Seward almost made it on the video at 1:19!

[kokoalaska]

I live in anchorage and found this video very informative. Some of the places you mentioned, I’ve never even been and I’ve lived here for years😂. Thank you for what you do💕🚞🚵‍♀️❄️

[djsal]

Alaska is one of the most beautiful place in the world and the nature is amazing. Best time to go there is during summer since the sun doesn't sets still 12AM midnight.

[AmbientWalking]

I'm always watching your channel! It's such a great feeling! : )

[galaxyyoutube-kvmw]

If you are able, you need to do a video series on the Upper Peninsula, you would be great at that!

[roamsweethome]

Very succinct coverage of the sights. Well done. Btw, Kenai is pronounced KEEN-eye, (my hometown and another interesting one-day trip from Anchorage. Other day trips down towards, and to, the Peninsula are Alyeska Ski Resort (in off season there are numerous hiking trails, the lodge, and chair lifts to some stunning views of the inlet), Girdwood (near Alyeska and a fun walking town with nifty eateries and shops, and Cooper Landing (more trails, Kenai River fishing tours, ATV tours, and Horseback rides),

[critters]

This was great! Thank you so much, you actually made me want to go to Alaska.