Resolution Park is a must-visit destination in Anchorage, home to the iconic Captain Cook Monument. The bronze sculpture, created by Derek Freeborn in 1976, depicts explorer Captain James Cook standing on an extensive wooden deck, looking out to sea towards the same route he used in 1778 to explore the Cook Inlet aboard HMS Resolution….
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Resolution park & Captain Cook Monument
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Uncle Joe’s
Uncle Joe’s is a popular restaurant in Anchorage and is better known for its handcrafted stone-baked pizzas, but it also serves different delicious dishes such as wings, salads, and more. It has four other locations -all within the city of Anchorage- which have helped the Anchorage community with delicious food for over 25 years. Traditional…
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Once In A Blue Moose
Considered one of the oldest businesses in Alaska, Once in a Blue Mooses is a 1969 established business committed to supporting Alaskan artists and artisans. Once in a Blue Moose is a local gift shop in Anchorage that offers a wide variety of souvenirs for both locals and visitors alike. Located downtown in the 4th…
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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall is a popular five-level 447,000 square feet shopping center surrounded by Anchorage’s downtown core. This distinctive mall boasts over 110 stores ranging from electronics to jewelry to family apparel; nowhere else in Alaska offers more choices than this site. Shoppers seek out the unmatched retail lineup experience with the only JCPenny,…