Anchorage has matured from an historically oil-driven economy to a more tourism-driven economy in recent years;
visitors to this city have more than doubled in the past 10 years. The city has been made popular by recent emphasis
by cruise lines and rightfully so - the Alaskan peninsula offers some of the most grandeur wildlife you'll likely ever see.
As beautiful as the city is, you'll want to limit your visit to the warmest summer months however; otherwise you'll be too
cold to appreciate the area's beauty.
The number of Anchorage hotels has nearly doubled along with the tourism, so most of the hotels are still pretty
new. For the classiest hotel choices, there is the
Captain Cook Hotel,
built in 1964 by Alaska's former governor, Walter Hickel. Another first-class option is the
Anchorage Hilton,
which caters to the business person with its many business amenities. For a charming but more moderately priced option, try the
Anchorage Hotel.