Southcentral Alaska
Anchorage - The largest city in Alaska with a thriving population of over 250,000. Anchorage sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains in South-central Alaska and is perhaps one of the most unique settings within Alaska. Recognized as a four time all American city, Anchorage was discovered in 1784 by English explorer James Cook.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau
Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau Anchorage Travel Guide
Municipality of Anchorage
Cordova - Located near the mouth of the Copper River and at the head of Orca Inlet, Cordova is home to over 2300 residents and was first settled by prospectors in 1902. With an economy reliant upon fishing and canning, today Cordova is only accessible by plane and boat..
City of Cordova
Cordova Chamber of Commerce
Cordova Travel Guide
Girdwood - Sitting on the shores of the Turnagain Arm, Girdwood is home to over 2000 people and lies approximately 35 miles southwest of Anchorage. Bordered on three sides by state parks, Girdwood is home to boreal rain forests and is considered an outdoor lovers mecca.
Girdwood Chamber of Commerce
Glennallen -Located at the junction with the Richardson Highway 189 miles from Anchorage, the community of Glennallen is located in a climate zone known for its long cold winters and relatively warm summers. Known as a major supply hub for the Copper River region, Glennallen has historically been occupied by the Ahtna natives. Today, local businesses serve area residents and tourism from the Glenn Highway traffic, supplies and services, schools and medical car.
Copper River Chamber of Commerce
Interests
Homer - Situated at the head of Kachemak Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is the southernmost town on the Alaska Highway System. Named after gold mining promoter Homer Pennock, the City of Homer has thriving industries in tourism, sport fishing, commercial fishing and logging. It is known as the sport halibut fishing capital of the world.
City of Homer
Homer Chamber of Commerce
Homer Visitors Guide
Kenai / Soldotna - Located on the banks of the Kenai River, the city of Kenai and Soldotna offers world class recreational opportunities and is home to over 50,000 people. With mild summers and relatively warm winters, the area was first open to homesteading in 1947 and has become a thriving hub in Southcentral Alaska.
City of Kenai
Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Kenai Discovery Guide
City of Soldotna
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Mat-Su Valley - Known as the fastest growing region in Alaska, the cities of Palmer and Wasilla offer an abundance of activities just 45 miles from Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Originally developed primarily as an agricultural community, the Mat-Su Valley sits between the Matanuska River and Susitna River and serves as the state's most productive farming region.
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
Matanuska-Susitna Convention and Visitors Bureau
City of Palmer
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
City of Wasilla
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Seward - Situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities. Known as the "Gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park", Seward is a picturesque town located 126 miles south of Anchorage and home to the Mount Marathon Endurance Race. Dating back to the early 1900's, Seward is home to over 3000 residents.
City of Seward
Seward Chamber of Commerce
Seward Visitors Bureau
Talkeetna - Boasting an annual population of only 752 people, Talkeetna offers a step back into time in the world of the quirky. Situated at the confluence of three glaciated fed rivers (the Susitna, Chulitna, and Talkeetna) its name comes from the Athabascan word for River of Plenty. It boasts an enriched history of the gold rush and is home to the annual Moose Dropping Festival which offers food, arts, crafts and their moose poop toss game.
Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce
Valdez - Home to the end of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, this deepwater port is located at the head of a long dramatic fjord, was first developed with the 1898 Klondike gold rush. Later, the port and the Richardson Highway, which connects Valdez to the rest of the state, served as a key role in supplying materials during WWII. today, home to approximately 700 people, Valdez is a middle American town driven by industry but turning to the vast resources of Prince William Sound for outdoor recreation.
City of Valdez
Valdez Travelers Guide
Valdez Visitor Guide