The Anchorage Museum is always good. The Public Lands Information Center has programs and exhibits, though nothing like in the summer. You should drive south along Turnagain Arm to Girdwood and even further to the Wildlife Conservation Center (check their website for their winter hours). Have a meal in Girdwood (several options) but the scenery along that drive is excellent. Maybe take one day and drive north to Talkeetna. Funky town and a great place to see Denali/Mt. McKinley if it is visible.
girdwood & talkeetna sound good....but i think i'll probably be able to do one of those...which one would be better????
Definitely a chance to see the Northern Lights. They have been quite active recently. But you need to be prepared to get out of Anchorage and away from the light pollution if you want to see them well. Ask for a Northern Lights wakeup call from the hotel and be prepared to drive to Eagle River, about 20 minutes north. I went to Hiland Drive there one time when I stayed in Anchorage. Dark, a bit higher in elevation and good place to see.
great....will ask the hotel for the wakeup call....
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manderwa
thanks for the advice....will be sure to check that out....