I called to ask availability and the manager answered within 2 rings. He was welcoming and…read morefriendly! We met the team at the corner of 4th and E streets and they were all so peppy. Prince was our tour guide and he was casual, knowledgeable and made history interesting!! Not only did he tell us all about important places, but he let us out to explore. We visited the ULU factory, the Captain Cook memorial, Earthquake Park, and a beautiful overlook where we saw the Chugach Mountains, Talkeetna Mountains and Denali (in the distance). Prince knew interesting stories and historical facts. We are tour directors here for the season and we learned a lot from him!

This trolley tour was easy to get to - just off the Main Street and within walking distance from…read moreall the hotels in downtown. The tour was kinda basic and the sights not overly exciting but we learned a lot about the area which we enjoyed. This was $25.00 for an hour or so and worth the time to see the area. We didn't see any moose but we did plenty of other times while in the area.

We came here as a part of an organized tour, and I'm so glad this was one of the stops! If you're…read morenot on an organized tour, don't pass this up! Martin owns the kennel and has completed 39 Iditarod races. The other staff that engaged with us also have completed a few each! The whole experience was educational but also extremely engaging. We got to watch a demo of how the dogs pull the sled, play with the dogs and puppies, and see examples of how they prepped themselves and their dogs for the Iditarod. Martin and Sue told us stories of when they were preparing for and doing the Iditarod. I think we stayed a lot longer than our schedule had allotted, and that was ok by us! Happy Trails does such a great job engaging with their guests--definitely put this on your list of things to do in the area!

Great and fun experience for all ages. They have covered and enclosed teaching areas with multiple…read moredemonstrations and a film, then you can finish off with puppy time! You can meet almost all of the dogs that they have, and get a full look into the lives of what it takes to be a dog sled team in Alaska year round. It's run by Martin Buser who has ran 39 Iditarods and has won 4 of them, which is incredible! You get to interact with him and his team and get real insight into their lives and what it takes to be competitive sledders. It's expensive, about $50 a person, but is well worth your time and your drive. You can spend more than 2 hours easily up there, and you won't regret it. Out of a whole week up in Alaska, this was my personal favorite activity we did.

My wife and I took the glacier tour this past Monday and had a wonderful time! Our guides, (Derek,…read moreMichelle and Kera), were fantastic and very informative throughout the day. We appreciated the time spent on gear prep and safety tips along the way. The Long Rifle Lodge was an added treat afterwards, which provided a fantastic view and great food. We highly recommend this tour.

Wow! What an amazing experience. My wife and I booked the transfer tour from Anchorage to Whittier…read more Our tour guide, Michelle, was incredible. She was a wealth of knowledge and such a fun person to spend the day with. Everywhere we went, she seemed to know everything. She interspersed personal anecdotes allowing us to get to know her better and to understand more about the area. Everything was included in the price of the tour. Lunch (of your choice - not just preset options), a beer at the brewery, and admission to the nature center were all taken care of. There were also snacks and water available in the van. We got lucky with a small group (4 people including us!), but the van only holds 13 people - much better than the giant coach busses! I cannot recommend Salmon Berry, and Michelle in particular, highly enough

So much fun. Both harnessing the dogs and the cart ride. But best was puppy time at the end.read more

The best way to travel from Anchorage to Denali…read more Check-in and boarding is pretty straight forward and efficient. We were there off-season, so we got to exclusively enjoy the dining car ... Which, in my opinion, has better views than the observation car. They had a bar with decent options, and the prices were reasonable. Overall, it was a good time, and I highly recommend taking the train if you're going to Denali or Fairbanks.

(Review Cross-Posted to Trip Advisor)…read more We booked with Alaska Railroad specifically because they advertised a military discount. Unfortunately, they don't extend that discount to 100% disabled veterans. When we arrived, we were unexpectedly charged an additional $50. The depot was overcrowded with far too few seats, and passengers were expected to tag their own luggage outside before boarding. For the price they charge, the experience felt disorganized and underwhelming. Paying $240 for two one-way tickets was already excessive, especially after learning from our Uber driver that the same trip would have cost about $150. To top it off, the staff was neither understanding nor accommodating. We won't be using Alaska Railroad again, and I can't recommend it to others.

I am an airline pilot and was staying at the Hilton right across the street from Anchorage Downtown…read moreTours. I walked in and asked about a 3 to 4 hour day tour of Anchorage. The owner, Russ, was very accommodating and set me up for a tour starting only two hours later. Eventually the group grew to three people and Russ picked us up at the Hilton promptly at 11. This was exactly what I was looking for. I spent a very enjoyable four hours with Russ, who grew up in Alaska and who knows the state backwards and forwards. Russ has a great deal of civic pride as well! Russ gave us a comprehensive look at the after-effects of the big earthquake during the 60s, where entire homes were moved up to two or three city blocks! The ground shifted so much it made a once perfectly flat neighborhood into a neighborhood with lots of hills! Russ has a sharp eye for wildlife, and besides mountain goats and sheep, we actually got to see a moose! Ross absolutely loves his home state, and you will learn a lot driving around with him. And have a pretty good time doing it, as well!

So TODAY's Alaskan Adventure... Hiking the Matanuska Glacier…read more My First hike in Alaska & WHAT a Breathtaking 3 mile hike it was! Thank You to Anchorage Downtown TourGroup http://downtowntourgroup.com & Paul for getting me to the glacier safe and sound & for the yummy lunch! On today's tour I learned that 99 million gallons of water flow under Matanuska Glacier each day; Glacial water comes out of her at 28 degrees & can freeze at 29 degrees; she is moving 12-16 inches a day(normal is 10 inches)and that a loud Popcorn sound IS never a good sound! Kimberlee at Travel with Kimberlee on FB.

If you are visiting Anchorage, this place is a must visit. The woman that work there are very…read morefriendly and helpful and will assist you in planning your visit to the town. I will admit, they did crush my dreams of snowmobiling on a glacier and seeing the Northern Lights because it was too late in the season. But hey, at least I knew. They provide you with awesome recommendations to get you going whether it be attractions, places to eat or things to do. The log cabin in front is more of a welcome center and has some history and a greeter. The larger building in the back is more of where the magic happens. That is where you will find all the attraction brochures and the information of what is operating during that time of year. Both buildings are very clean and organized and they are strategically located by quite a few souvenir shops. There is metered street parking on the street in front of and adjacent to the Center. It was very helpful and got me a good itinerary put together. Like I said, this is a must stop when you are planning things to do during your vacation in anchorage.

Gayle and I stopped in looking for Lunch recommendations. The person who greeted us was very…read morewelcoming and informative. She offered a variety of options, plus some walking recommendations, and a plug for the 1-hour Trolley tour. She also provided a map, with easy guidance and advice on restaurant layouts and wait times. We took her up on one Lunch option at 49th State Brewery and the Trolley Tour after that. Both were solid recommendations. We'd gladly come back at another time looking for more.

Fun shop with a lot of artisan made jewelry such as cured fish skin jewelry by the Salted Sisters,…read moreprehistoric mammoth ivory & gold plated sterling silver jewelry. The is the store where they make the Ulu knives sold locally and around the country, you can watch the production in the store. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Unfortunately we arrived late in the afternoon, and were not able to see the ulu knives being made…read more However, Ben, an employee, showed us the factory area and walked us through the steps in the manufacturing process. He provided a great deal of information. The Ulu Factory is also a gift shop and of course, sells their knives and wooden chopping boards/bowls. The wood products are so beautiful. They also sell other souvenirs. The factory is located across the street from the train station and was within walking distance of downtown.

We took the Anchorage City Tour with a Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon and Reindeer Sausage on…read moreWednesday, June 24,2026 with our driver Melissa. We started out at the Ulu Knife Factory, then on to Earthquake Park, Point Woronzof Overlook, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, by a totem pole, the Alaska Sausage and Seafood Company, the Alaska Wild Berry Products, ending with a beautiful view at Beluga Point. Melissa was so informative, pleasant and fun. She made the afternoon so fun. Give her a bonus. We all bought knives and sausages and syrup.

Disorganized and no follow through - save your money and find another provider! Customer service…read moreand communication is non existent.

Magnificent setting, beautiful home and gracious hosts! We enjoyed our stay and look forward to the…read morenext time.

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