Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage
Explore Alaska’s largest city while learning about the Dena’ina Athabascan people’s rich cultural heritage. Begin with a downtown tour seeing where Anchorage started along Ship Creek, then visit the Alaska Art Alliance to observe Alaska Native artists practicing traditional carving techniques with ivory, whale bone, and baleen—skills passed down through generations.
Continue to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska’s premier cultural institution, where you’ll explore exhibits, walk among traditional dwellings around Lake Tiulana, and experience live cultural demonstrations including storytelling, traditional dancing, and Native Games. This immersive journey provides authentic insights into both contemporary and traditional Alaska Native cultures.
After exploring the Native Heritage Center, you will take the short trip back downtown.
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Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage
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What's included in Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage
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Departing the curb your trained driver will guide you through the traditional homelands of the Dena’ina Athabascan. Taking a tour of downtown Anchorage see where it began along the banks of Ship Creek and learn how those humble beginnings grew into the largest city in Alaska.
Ship Creek
Enjoy a quick photo stop along Ship Creek that shows views of the city and the rugged mountains that surround it.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska's premier Alaska Native cultural center. The center shares the heritage of Alaska's 11 major cultures. Visitors experience Alaska Native cultures first-hand through stories, dance and more. You will have the opportunity to tour life size recreations of Alaska Native dwellings, see and hear traditional dancing and singing, and watch examples of Native Alaskan games.
Inclusions
- Included
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: Guest can carry their own infant carrier as we have seatbelts on each seats.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
This tour meets on 4th Avenue between E and F streets in front of the Old City Hall and Log Cabin visitor center. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Look for the driver in a grey polo or dress shirt with the Pacific Alaska Tours logo. Wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
