Discover Anchorage
Resources
The Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage's only daily newspaper. A Sunday subscription is a great way to get information about Anchorage. Phone 907-257-4400 to subscribe, or access the News on the internet at www.adn.com.
Alaska Magazine
A monthly magazine of life on The Last Frontier. Phone 1-907-561-4772 to subscribe.
Alaska State Division of Tourism
You can get an Alaska State Vacation Planner from these folks. It's a freebie. Phone 1-907-465-2012.
Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau
Another freebie, with more detailed information about what's going on in Anchorage. Phone 1-907-276-4118, or access via the internet at www.alaska.net/~acvb/
Alaska Marine Highway System
There are three ways to get to Alaska: by plane, by car, and by boat. If you opt for the third (it's a spectacular trip), these are the people who operate the boats. Phone 1-800-642-0066 or online at www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/.
A History of Anchorage
Woo hoo! A home page all about the history of Anchorage, from its humble beginnings as a "tent-city" to its emergence as the city in Alaska. www.ci.anchorage.ak.us/History/history.html
The official web site for the Municipality of Anchorage is www.ci.anchorage.ak.us
The Milepost
An absolutely essential road guide for those driving to Alaska via the Alaska-Canada Highway. Provides maps, advice on accommodations, history, and much more. Phone 1-800-726-4707 to order a copy, or access via the internet at http://www.themilepost.com/
The State of Alaska Web Page
Information about employment, relocation, voter registration... If it's Alaskan, it's here. www.state.ak.us
