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Discover the Alaska Botanical Garden: A Natural Gem in Anchorage

Posted on May 16, 2025

If you’re looking for a peaceful, scenic, and educational escape while staying in Anchorage, Alaska, the Alaska Botanical Garden is a must-see destination. Located within the Far North Bicentennial Park, this 110-acre attraction offers a blend of wild forest and cultivated gardens, making it one of the top things to do in Anchorage for nature lovers, families, and photographers.

A Living Museum of Northern Beauty

The Alaska Botanical Garden is more than just a garden. It is a showcase of Alaska’s native plant life. With over 1,100 plant varieties and more than 150 native species, the garden highlights the unique biodiversity of the region. Visitors can stroll through the Perennial Garden filled with vibrant blue poppies and delphiniums, enjoy the carefully curated Herb and Rock Gardens, or explore the Anchorage Heritage Garden, which offers a glimpse into early 20th-century gardening traditions.

Take a Stroll on the Nature Trails

The Alaska Botanical Garden also features the Lowenfels-Hoersting Family Nature Trail, a one-mile path through boreal forest. This peaceful trail offers a relaxing walk and the chance to observe wildlife and native plants in a natural setting. It is a great way to experience the beauty of Alaska beyond the curated gardens.

Family-Friendly Activities and Seasonal Events

The Alaska Botanical Garden offers activities for all ages. Children can explore the Outdoor Classroom with raised beds and edible plants. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy seasonal events such as plant sales, gardening workshops, and the popular Holiday Lights in the Garden during the winter months. Whether you are a gardener, traveler, or family with kids, the garden offers something for everyone.

Stay Nearby at Creekwood Inn

If you are visiting Anchorage, Creekwood Inn provides comfortable and affordable accommodations just a short drive from the Alaska Botanical Garden. Its convenient location makes it easy to explore this beautiful attraction and other things to do in Anchorage. After a day enjoying nature, Creekwood Inn is the perfect place to unwind.

To learn more about the Alaska Botanical Garden, visit www.alaskabg.org.

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Sabrina B.

Great price for your buck with all the amenities. The guest may not be the best.However, this hotel is blessing the homeless by partnering with the municipality of anchorage, through the emergency cold weather program. May have rooms with kitchenettes,kitchen cabinets ,gull size fridge, microwaves,dressers,large table and small end tablenthey have available cookware and disposable items such as plates,utencils,cups and napkins,their rooms are spacious with a big bathtub with pull down shower heads,I love their modern cute fox foresty flower themed bedding rather than hotels with their bland old looking themes and free cable. I want to thank a few employees who made great impressions.Marina for her personalized customer service and her humor! She's a joker 😉She has made us feel like we are not just a number and has gone above and beyond for myself,my 5 and 4 year old daughters and my bf and his son. Marina and Crystal are friendly and well they made our stay the best they could given my situation and their job guidelines/ restrictions. Flo was very kind and great too! All 3 deserve a bonus just for their service and made it possible to recieve the higest review given all the poor stars i see.. It means alot to be treated by friendly welcoming staff, unlike most people who are grouchy,unhappy and and just very unfriendly and unwelcoming .makes it uncomfortable. .again big shoutout to Marina whose the absolute best 😃thank you creekwood for making Our stay the best it could be
read moreread less