Non Stop Anchorage Flights Mini GuideTo find non stop Anchorage flights from Chicago is very easy, as Alaska Airlines provides it from OHare International Airport daily. Alaska is unique place in the world, and it is one of those places you should visit once in a lifetime. In this short mini-guide you will find travel information, which can guide you through the Alaska vacations planning. With this page open you will be able to make all travel arrangements, so that your Alaska experience is unforgettable.
Introduction with AnchorageThe home of more than half of the population of Alaska is known as both the "City of Lights in winter and the "City of Flowers" in summer. It possesses all the cultural amenities and activities one would expect from any urban center, but this one just happens to be surrounded by awe-inspiring wilderness. The city and seaport are located at the head of Cook Inlet. Its amenities include luxury hotels, fine cuisine, interesting shopping, and area state parks. This popular visitor destination serves as the center of commerce for the region. Founded in 1918 as a railway construction camp, it was severely damaged in 1964 by an earthquake. Evidence of the damage still exists at Earthquake Park.
As I mentioned in the beginning it is very easy to get non stop flight from Chicago. Moreover, you can also get several one-stop flights with stops in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis and Denver. Non-stop flight will be around 6 hours 40 minutes long. With non stop Anchorage flights from Chicago, you will arrive in The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Sought Terminal. The airport consists of two terminals, and it is well developed with customer needs in mind. For visitors convenience airport provides following passenger services: Airport Paging, Shopping and Dinning, Baggage and Freezer Storage Services, Baggage Information, Lost & Found, Skycap and Porter Service, Visitor Information, Wheelchairs, Wifi, Military Lounge and Pets. To search for most convenient and cheapest Anchorage flights, please visit Smart Travel Station. However, I have to admit, that as independent travel agent, I use several air consolidators, so for the best flight deals, please send me an email
Depending on purpose of your Anchorage flights, you can choose either to rent a car, use shuttle service, taxi or bus service. In the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, you will find all major car rental companies Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollars, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. They all are located in new car rental center.
Rates starting from $49/day. *based on month ahead rental quote for the economy size car. If you your trip to Anchorage is for one or two days and you only want to explore downtown of Anchorage, you can choose between taxi service, bus service or shuttle service. Various hotels also provide complimentary Van Service for its guests. To determine the best taxi or shuttle service provider you can visit GoServices.com
As a next travel part after Anchorage Flights and local transportation come accommodations. In Anchorage, you will find around 80 different range of hotels. Choice of a hotel is always the most time demanding and very important part. You need to take into account many factors location, service level, amenities and price. Hotels are very personal travel part, as it will be your home for next days or weeks you will spend in Anchorage. If you are frequent traveler, you definitely have some favorite hotel brand, so you can start your choice by reviewing offers of your favorite brand. Although I think that affection to some particular brand forbids to get most of the trip, below are some well known hotel brands presented in Anchorage. 
Hawthorn Suites Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage Ramada Anchorage Downtown Days Inn Anchorage Downtown Super 8 Anchorage Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage - Airport 
Anchorage Marriott Downtown Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown SpringHill Suites Anchorage Midtown SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown Courtyard Anchorage Airport 
Hilton Anchorage Embassy Suites Anchorage Hampton Inn Anchorage Homewood Suites by Hiltonฎ Anchorage Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage 
Comfort Inn Ship Creek Clarion Suites Quality Inn & Suites Airport Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport 
Holiday Inn Express Anchorage Crowne Plaza Anchorage Midtown
I am sure that from above displayed hotels each traveler can find the one for itself. However, if you made these long Anchorage flights, my suggestion is to use some local hotels or bad & breakfast places, which will give you the truth Alaska feeling. For more details, please contact me via Customized Travel Planning or just send me an email
Dining is part of travel enjoyment and Anchorage can offer great variety of dining options. Starting from fine dining restaurants until the local bars, it is certain, that you can fulfill any wish you have. You will find around 400 different kind of dinning places in Anchorage, so from this side your Anchorage flights will not be fatuous. By making some research and evaluating different customer review sites, I prepared a TOP 5 of TOP 5 - TOP 5 cuisine types and TOP 5 restaurants in each of it. Glacier BrewHouse Dish Taco King (O'Malley) Southside Bistro Costco Food Court Besides above mentioned, you will find Italian, Chinese, Thai, Vegetarian, Sushi, Indian and many other kinds of restaurants, coffee shops and bars.
When you will book the Anchorage Flights, get the ground transportation, which better suites your needs, settle into a nice hotel and get the best meal ever, you have to take some action to accomplish complete satisfaction from your trip. Alaska Native Heritage Center An educational and cultural institution for all Alaskans, the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides programs in both academic and informal settings, including workshops, demonstrations, and guided tours of indoor exhibits and outdoor village sites. For more information, please visit The Alaska Native Heritage Center website. Flattop Trail Hike The trail starts with a wooden staircase and switchbacks through hemlock until reaching the alpine tundra at Blueberry hill. The last few hundred feet are steep & rocky. The views are great from the top of the 3550 ft peak. On clear days Mt. McKinley and Mt Redoubt can easily be seen. Contacts, Chugach State Park (907) 345-5014. Alaska Heritage Library Museum The Alaska Heritage Museum celebrates the diverse cultural heritage of the many indigenous peoples of Alaska. Displaying a large collection of Alaskan Native artifacts and fine art by Alaskan artists, this is the largest private collection of its kind in Alaska. For more information please visit The Alaska Heritage Museum website. Alaska Zoo The Alaska Zoo sits on 25 wooded acres located in the beautiful hillside area of Anchorage. We are home to over 100 birds and mammals. We are one of the most visited attractions in the state, with an annual attendance of close to 200,000 visitors. Dont miss your opportunity to experience a unique and special place in Alaska. For more information, please visit The Alaska Zoo website. Anchorage Museum of History & Art The Anchorage Museum brings the best of Alaska to the world and the best of the world to Alaska. Through a combination of art, history and science the Anchorage Museum creates a rich, deep understanding of the human experience and offers something for everyone. For more information please visit Anchorage Museum of History & Art website. Ship Creek Viewing Platform Every day, spring to fall, more than 24 million gallons of rushing water comes through Ship Creek. It is a pristine creek in which salmon spawn. The viewing platform offers visitors an opportunity to watch salmon run while fishermen attempt to hook them. Remember, to fish in this creek, as anywhere else, you must have the appropriate fishing license. For information, please call to +1 907 276 4118 (Tourist Information). Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary A protected wetland, this no-fee 2,300-acre viewing area is just south of the city and has a long, raised boardwalk from which you may access the wetland without disturbing the birds. For information, please call to +1 907 345 5014. Earthquake Park When the "Good Friday" earthquake rocked Anchorage in March of 1964, the area that is now the park was an affluent residential area on the bluffs above Cook Inlet. The 9.2 earthquake dropped these homes into 30-foot crevasses and destroyed this entire area. Developed as a park years later, it carries monuments and reader boards with information on the great quake. For more information, please call to +1 907 276 4118 (Tourist Information). Westchester Lagoon Overlook One of the most beautiful views in town, this overlook offers Westchester Lagoon below and the 13,000-foot vertical rise of the Chugach Range to the East. Between these two points sits the city's many office buildings and homes dotting the valley. In the fall, Termination Dust (snow) creeps down the side of the Range and signals the end to another summer. In winter, the ice-covered lagoon and hoarfrost-covered trees are complemented by the white giants behind them. For more information, please call to +1 907 276 4118 (Tourist Information). Crystal Gallery of Ice Beginning in 1989, each year dozens of international teams work feverishly for 48-hours to turn blocks of ice into a work of art. Using chainsaws, chisels and other tools, the sculptors are fascinating to watch and always draw a large crowd. Only skill and time limit the artists who produce a wide variety of pieces from life-size wildlife, angels or architectural designs. Be sure to check out the sculptures at night as they are lit up by colored lights that reflect through the ice. There is no admission charge. For more information, please call to +1 907 279 5650. Whether your Anchorage flights bring you only for weekend or longer vacations, you have to do at least one of the tours below. It is something, which will make your heartbeats faster but your breathing slower Impossible? In Alaska, it is possible.
130 miles south of Anchorage lies the quaint seaside town of Seward, gateway to the magnificent Kenai Fjords National Park. Within the crystal green waters of the Fjords is an abundant array of tidewater and piedmont glaciers. Marine wildlife includes otters, sea lions, harbor seals, humpback and orca whales, porpoises, puffins and kittiwakes. The best is to take a day cruise. For more information, please send an email Bear Viewing Fly out to some of Alaska's greatest bear viewing destinations for a wildlife experience you'll never forget. Katmai National Park and Lake Clark National Park boast the densest population of brown bears in a genuine Alaska wilderness setting. Watch as bears fish for salmon at Brooks Falls and photograph them in their natural habitat. Your day with Alaska's bears is sure to be full of excitement. For more information, please send an email Anchorage Flightseeing Take off on a scenic flight tour over and see the many wild splendors of Alaska. Soar over the mountainous Chugach State Park or fly out to the glistening tidewater glaciers of Prince William Sound. Land on a pristine, glacier fed lake in Alaska's remote wilderness. Come enjoy exceptional views of Alaska's diverse landscape. For more information, please send an email Anchorage Flights Mini-Guide Conclusion Alaska is unique place in the world. I am sure that with help of this Anchorage Flights Mini-Guide you will be able to make the right choices. Customized Travel Planning Return from Anchorage flights
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