92 SOUTHCENTRAL • ANCHORAGE AREA ANCHORAGE PLACES TO STAY Hotels/Motels, cont. Hotels/Motels, cont. Day Cruises Day Cruises, cont. WESTMARK ANCHORAGE HOTEL westmarkhotels.com Perfectly located in the heart of downtown with 200 rooms & suites. Each spacious room has a private balcony and free Wi-Fi. Close to Egan and Dena’ina Convention Centers and across the street from the Performing Arts Center. Solstice Bar & Grill, fitness center, meeting facilities. 720 W. Fifth Ave., Anchorage, AK. 800-544-0970. PORTAGE GLACIER CRUISES graylinealaska.com Cruise to within 300 yards of the face of Portage Glacier aboard our custom sightseeing vessel, the mv Ptarmigan. Located an hour from Anchorage, this glacier cruise is a must-do experience. Enjoy a narrated tour from a U.S. Forest Service representative within a heated cabin or topside viewing deck. Departs five times a day, May through September. 800-544-2206. HISTORIC ANCHORAGE HOTEL historicanchoragehotel.com Celebrating over 100 years! Centrally located in the heart of downtown, elegantly restored boutique style hotel. Renovated 2020. Complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi. One block from the convention center district, short walk to fine dining, shopping, Alaska Railroad, near all downtown visitor services. Classic charm. National Geographic Traveler Stay List Award. 907-272-4553. 26 GLACIER CRUISE/ PHILLIPS CRUISES & TOURS 26glaciers.com 26 Glacier Cruise or Glacier Quest. Get up close to tidewater glaciers, listen for “ice crispies” or the loud crack of a glacier calving. See migratory birds & wildlife such as sea otters, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, mountain goats, black bears, or migratory birds. No-Seasickness Guarantee. Hot lunch included. Forest Service ranger. Self-Drive, Coach, Rail Options. Whittier AK. THINGS TO DO Alaska Native Cultural Experiences EXPLORE ALASKA! Stay in the loop with our newsletter and follow us on social media for more travel tips and epic views! TravelAlaska.com PUFFIN INN puffininn.net Puffin Inn of Anchorage, located near the airport and downtown Anchorage, offers not only a great location, but also amenities designed with your comfort and needs in mind, with free breakfast and free airport shuttle. The hotel has been recently renovated and offers great specials for budget-minded travelers. We provide 85 guest rooms and suites separated into four room styles. 907-243-4044. ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER alaskanative.net Visit one of America’s Cultural Treasures! Experience authentic, immersive Alaska Native culture through captivating Alaska Native dances, engaging storytelling, thrilling Alaska Native Games, life-sized village sites, curated interpretive content and much more. Stop by the Ch’k’iqadi Gallery for beautiful Alaska Native art and grab a refreshing beverage or delectable treat at Cafe Di’eshchin. To request information from individual businesses online, hover your smartphone camera over this QR code or go to TravelAlaska.com/BRC THINGS TO DO • Day Tours/Sightseeing Alaska Zoo STAYBRIDGE SUITES ANCHORAGE staybridge.com Staybridge Suites is an upscale extended stay hotel in the heart of mid-town. This all-suites hotel features full kitchens, spacious rooms & warm ambiance. Each guest enjoys complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, free guest laundry & extra storage. Our friendly staff & premier amenities make the Staybridge Suites the perfect location for your vacation or business needs. Visit the Alaska Zoo, the only zoo in the Last Frontier. This nonprofit cares for orphaned and injured Alaska wildlife and other cold-climate species. ANCHORAGE Select 47 on TravelAlaska.com/BRC Jody Overstreet alaskazoo.org
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