Day 5 - Guided Touring in Anchorage/Iditarod Festivities
Alaska's largest city is brimming with interesting sites to
discover, and you are invited to do so on an escorted city tour
this morning. Begin the excursion in Anchorage's historic downtown
area. Many of the buildings were constructed around the turn of the
20th century yet have evolved with the years and house an array of
boutiques, galleries, eateries, and businesses. Explore the heart
of the city before heading to points of interest like the Lake Hood
floatplane base and Earthquake Park, where views of the city, Knik
Arm, and the Chugach Mountains abound. The tour wraps up with a
scenic drive along Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife
Conservation Center in Girdwood. This 200-acre park puts you
face-to-face with the local wildlife, including black and brown
bears, elk, moose, muskox, and bison, amongst others.
Return to Anchorage this evening in time for dinner, but not
just any dinner, the Mushers Banquet for the Iditarod. This annual
event is one of the final events before the "Last Great Race on
Earth." Enjoy a three-course meal and live and silent auctions that
raise funds for the mushers. Perhaps the most exciting spectacle of
the evening comes as the racers take to the stage to draw their
starting order. Meet and greets, photo opportunities, and more
round out the evening. Overnight Anchorage.
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