University Area, AK
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Walk around the campus at University of Alaska - Anchorage as part of your travels around Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
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.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
University Area Hotel Deals
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"The breakfast could be better. The most basic of continental. I took a glance and just ended up walking to the McDonalds up the road."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
"No housekeeping to clean the room."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
"Everything was good , no complaints"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Parking was easy - Breakfast was good. Staff was helpful"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"A very dated hotel that could really use some upgrades. Room door didn’t close on its own, you had to really shut it to make sure it closed. Bathtub old and blocked up. Basically a dingy hotel. Really irked that we paid a lot for the room and on top of all that I’ve already mentioned, they would ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Anchorage Airport
"Still waiting for my deposit to be repaid after over 5 days of checking out"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around University Area
Campbell Park
While Campbell Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.
Airport Heights Community Council
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Airport Heights Community Council and surrounding area, you can visit Alaska Airlines Center and Anchorage Museum.
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
If you're spending some time in Northeast Anchorage, Cook Inlet and Nunaka Valley South Park are top sights worth seeing.
Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Mulcahy Stadium and Anchorage Football Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Anchorage
Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum and Arctic Benson Park while in the area.
