Even the most knowledgeable lifelong residents of Anchorage, Alaska, find that they need an Anchorage guide to keep up with all the things to do. Alaska's largest city has something for all of its residents to enjoy, whether they prefer historical museums, exploring the natural beauty of the city, or finding deals in the downtown shopping area.

Anchorage things to do for history and museum buffs include visiting the Alaska Law Enforcement Museum, which features exhibits that hearken back to when Alaska was a less civilized place. The Oscar Anderson House Museum is a faithful preservation of the home that a pioneer settler built at the very beginning of Anchorage's history as a city. It is also very close to the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, which is a great place for a refreshing hike or bike ride.

No guide to Anchorage is complete without mentioning the Alaska Native Heritage Center. It depicts the lives and culture of the native tribes that inhabited Anchorage and the entire state of Alaska before the arrival of settlers from the continental United States. It presents permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as cultural presentations.

As far as nature is concerned, besides the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, admirers of the natural beauty of Anchorage will find plenty to see when exploring the waters of the Prince William Sound, a natural treasure located only four miles from the center of Anchorage. It features aquatic wildlife and plants that can be seen while sailing, kayaking, or cruising the placid waters. Guests of this urban natural park may even be able to spot bears as well as seals and sea lions.

The Dimond Center in Anchorage is the largest shopping mall in the state, and besides national chain stores, it offers boutiques that feature goods that are authentically Alaskan. It is also convenient for indoor entertainment and family dining.

An Anchorage guide is essential to finding all that this fascinating city has to offer to new and seasoned residents alike.