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Introducing Anchorage
Anchorage offers the comforts of a large US city but is only a 30-minute drive from the Alaskan wilderness. Founded in 1914 as a work camp for the Alaska Railroad, the city was devastated by the 1964 Good Friday earthquake but quickly rebounded as the industry headquarters for the Prudhoe Bay oil boom. Today almost half the state’s residents live in or around the city, as Anchorage serves as the economic and political heart of Alaska. Sorry, Juneau.
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2009
Tips & articles
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Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled Alaska itinerary
13 November 2009
All roads lead from Anchorage, so start with the scenic train ride along Cook Inlet, and through the...
