Visit University Area
Popular places to visit
Alyeska Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Anchorage with a visit to Alyeska Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
Anchorage Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Anchorage Museum in Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alaska Native Heritage Center during your trip to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Prince William Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prince William Sound during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Chugach State Park
Enjoy a trip to Chugach State Park and popular activities such as hiking in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Kincaid Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Very customer savvy staff--do all they can to accommodate their guests. Clean rooms, great lobby and the food in restaurants was good. Oh and it was quiet! What more could a traveler ask for?
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Everyhting was good but backdoor entrance didnt work and called front desk to let us in from the back and they said yes but nothing and also towels there were only two hand towels also the tv didnt work but other then that clean and quiet and nice place to stay at.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Updated property with new amenities and location great to shopping and restaurants. Tons of homeless and drug addicts though around the area and hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Good service
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
Campbell Park
Though Campbell Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.
Airport Heights Community Council
While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.
Rogers Park
Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.
Fairview
While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.
Northeast Anchorage
While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center.
University Area Travel Guide
- University of Alaska - Anchorage
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Alaska Pacific University
- Goose Lake Park
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Port of Anchorage
- Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Chugach National Forest
- Anchorage Golf Course
- Kincaid Park
- Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
- Dimond Center
- Sullivan Arena
- Muldoon Park
- Anchorage Historic City Hall
- Eagle River Nature Center
- Arctic Valley Ski Area
