University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
Alaska Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Very clean very professional staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Everything was great
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
Breakfast only had buffet option and it was not that good. Not much selections.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
The lobby needed to be cleaned. The breakfast was subpar. The toaster wad not working. Not much of a sekection of food. The room was good and clean. The sheets had some stains on them. The towels needed to be upgraded. Kind of thin.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Na
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
It felt friendly enough there
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
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.
Northeast Anchorage
While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center.
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 Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while you're in town.
