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♡ Where to Stay 𖠿𖥧

We recommend booking a hotel or Airbnb/Vrbo in Anchorage. Reach out to Zion or Cindy if you have any questions or need suggestions on where to stay.

♡ Booking Flights ✈︎

Flying to Alaska? We've secured a special discount with Alaska Airlines for our wedding guests! Use our exclusive discount code when booking your flight:ECMQ418 How to use: Visit <a href="https://www.alaskaair.com/search/?semid=Google||EG_Planbook_SL||&amp;semid=Google||SEMpMax||&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21298629587&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_kHFvbnX-Tk5bEyalkOxsp4UECr&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5P7UBhDaARIsAOSlS1M_246hAB0HFQhSa4sjSgLjnquCwVjjF1BPovXwrFZazWAA7AIGfqQaAksQEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alaska Airlines </a>Search for your flights as usual. Enter ECMQ418 in the discount code box. The discount will automatically apply to eligible flights to and from ANC between 6/21/27 - 7/5/27.

♡ Transportation ➾

We recommend renting a car or using Uber/Lyft during your stay in Anchorage.Keep in mind that ride share apps to and from Wasilla for the wedding might be expensive.We will be reserving group transportation buses from Anchorage to Wasilla and back for out of state guests and family. Please reach out to Zion or Cindy to inquire.

♡ Travel to AK ♡

Learn&nbsp;more&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;history&nbsp;of&nbsp;Alaska,&nbsp;see&nbsp;some&nbsp;cool&nbsp;northern&nbsp;art,&nbsp;and&nbsp;stop&nbsp;in&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Smithsonian&nbsp;Arctic&nbsp;Studies&nbsp;Center!&nbsp;The&nbsp;Anchorage&nbsp;Museum&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;and&nbsp;convenient&nbsp;way&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;hours.

Anchorage Museum

Park&nbsp;at&nbsp;Flattop&nbsp;Trailhead&nbsp;and&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;many&nbsp;options&nbsp;for&nbsp;hikes&nbsp;-&nbsp;from&nbsp;easy&nbsp;walks&nbsp;to&nbsp;more&nbsp;challenging&nbsp;climbs.&nbsp;Enjoy&nbsp;a&nbsp;panoramic&nbsp;view&nbsp;of&nbsp;Anchorage&nbsp;from&nbsp;all&nbsp;vantage&nbsp;points!

Hike Flattop Mountain

Anchorage&#39;s&nbsp;most&nbsp;popular&nbsp;trail!&nbsp;It&#39;s&nbsp;11&nbsp;miles&nbsp;from&nbsp;Kincaid&nbsp;to&nbsp;Downtown&nbsp;Anchorage&nbsp;with&nbsp;many&nbsp;stops&nbsp;between.&nbsp;Rent&nbsp;bikes&nbsp;or&nbsp;walk&nbsp;parts&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;trail&nbsp;and&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;this&nbsp;local&nbsp;treasure.&nbsp;Keep&nbsp;your&nbsp;eyes&nbsp;peeled&nbsp;for&nbsp;moose&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;trail!

Walk or Bike the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Located&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Alyeska&nbsp;Resort&nbsp;in&nbsp;Girdwood.&nbsp;Book&nbsp;a&nbsp;massage&nbsp;(or&nbsp;just&nbsp;the&nbsp;hydrotherapy&nbsp;experience!)&nbsp;to&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;outdoor&nbsp;pools,&nbsp;saunas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;steam&nbsp;rooms.&nbsp;440&nbsp;L&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;Anchorage,&nbsp;AK&nbsp;99501

Alyeska Nordic Spa

2.5&nbsp;hours&nbsp;from&nbsp;Anchorage,&nbsp;Seward&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;coastal&nbsp;town&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;gateway&nbsp;to&nbsp;Kenai&nbsp;Fjords&nbsp;National&nbsp;Park&nbsp;with&nbsp;stunning&nbsp;views,&nbsp;tons&nbsp;of&nbsp;marine&nbsp;life,&nbsp;and&nbsp;lots&nbsp;of&nbsp;fun&nbsp;activities&nbsp;on&nbsp;and&nbsp;off&nbsp;the&nbsp;water.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;a&nbsp;big&nbsp;glacier&nbsp;up&nbsp;close,&nbsp;take&nbsp;the&nbsp;short&nbsp;hike&nbsp;to&nbsp;Exit&nbsp;Glacier&nbsp;or&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;a&nbsp;day&nbsp;cruise!

Seward, Alaska

4.5&nbsp;hours&nbsp;south&nbsp;of&nbsp;Anchorage,&nbsp;this&nbsp;charming&nbsp;seaside&nbsp;town&nbsp;is&nbsp;worth&nbsp;the&nbsp;drive!&nbsp;Homer&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;halibut&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;capital&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;world,&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&#39;d&nbsp;be&nbsp;remiss&nbsp;not&nbsp;to&nbsp;encourage&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;deep&nbsp;sea&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;charter&nbsp;(D&nbsp;&amp;G&nbsp;Charters&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;option)&nbsp;to&nbsp;catch&nbsp;halibut,&nbsp;king&nbsp;crab,&nbsp;and&nbsp;more.&nbsp;For&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;haven&#39;t&nbsp;yet&nbsp;found&nbsp;their&nbsp;sea&nbsp;legs,&nbsp;Homer&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;time&nbsp;souvenir&nbsp;shopping&nbsp;(Alaskans&nbsp;wear&nbsp;their&nbsp;Salmon&nbsp;Sisters&nbsp;and&nbsp;AK&nbsp;Starfish&nbsp;Co.&nbsp;gear&nbsp;all&nbsp;year)&nbsp;and&nbsp;walking&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;rocky&nbsp;Alaskan&nbsp;beaches.&nbsp;Head&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;Salty&nbsp;Dawg&nbsp;Saloon&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;drink&nbsp;after&nbsp;a&nbsp;long&nbsp;day&nbsp;and&nbsp;hang&nbsp;with&nbsp;some&nbsp;locals.

Homer, Alaska

1&nbsp;hour&nbsp;and&nbsp;45&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;north&nbsp;of&nbsp;Anchorage,&nbsp;this&nbsp;pass&nbsp;offers&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;stunning&nbsp;views.&nbsp;Check&nbsp;out&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;hiking&nbsp;trails&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;area,&nbsp;or&nbsp;visit&nbsp;the&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;Mine&nbsp;Historical&nbsp;State&nbsp;Park.

Hatcher Pass

About&nbsp;5&nbsp;hours&nbsp;north&nbsp;of&nbsp;Anchorage&nbsp;(or&nbsp;8&nbsp;hours&nbsp;via&nbsp;the&nbsp;gorgeous&nbsp;Alaska&nbsp;Railroad&nbsp;route),&nbsp;Denali&nbsp;National&nbsp;Park&nbsp;hosts&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;tallest&nbsp;mountains&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp;Spend&nbsp;some&nbsp;time&nbsp;exploring&nbsp;the&nbsp;park&nbsp;and&nbsp;surrounding&nbsp;areas&nbsp;–&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;almost&nbsp;guaranteed&nbsp;to&nbsp;run&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;moose,&nbsp;bear,&nbsp;or&nbsp;sled&nbsp;dog.&nbsp;

Denali National Park

There&nbsp;are&nbsp;plenty&nbsp;of&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;tours&nbsp;and&nbsp;charters&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kenai&nbsp;and&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;Rivers,&nbsp;or&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;try&nbsp;a&nbsp;self-guided&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;experience&nbsp;(just&nbsp;make&nbsp;sure&nbsp;you&nbsp;apply&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;license&nbsp;-&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;do&nbsp;it&nbsp;online&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;day&nbsp;you&nbsp;fish.)&nbsp;There&nbsp;are&nbsp;plenty&nbsp;of&nbsp;bait&nbsp;and&nbsp;tackle&nbsp;shops&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;road&nbsp;that&nbsp;rent&nbsp;gear&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;help&nbsp;you&nbsp;ship&nbsp;your&nbsp;catches&nbsp;home.

Kenai River

The&nbsp;26&nbsp;Glacier&nbsp;Cruise&nbsp;departs&nbsp;from&nbsp;Whittier&nbsp;to&nbsp;explore&nbsp;the&nbsp;waters&nbsp;and&nbsp;wild&nbsp;sights&nbsp;of&nbsp;Alaska’s&nbsp;Prince&nbsp;William&nbsp;Sound.&nbsp;Discover&nbsp;glacier-carved&nbsp;fjords&nbsp;and&nbsp;spectacular&nbsp;views&nbsp;around&nbsp;every&nbsp;turn.&nbsp;Watch&nbsp;for&nbsp;marine&nbsp;wildlife&nbsp;and&nbsp;migratory&nbsp;birds&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;way.

Zion & Cindy

Zion & Cindy

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