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Experience Anchorage

Just 10 minutes from Ted Stevens International Airport and nestled on the waterfront of Cook Inlet, downtown Anchorage is not to be missed. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Alaska Range, it offers all the urban conveniences wrapped in a delightfully quirky mix of local shops, offbeat eateries, and unexpected gems.

Community matters here. We invite you to experience Anchorage through a different lens—one that celebrates creativity, connection, and values-driven business. Join us in supporting a vibrant network of local entrepreneurs who share your values—and ours.

Anchorage Family Package

The Perfect Excursion

We’ve picked out all the top, family-friendly activities in downtown Anchorage. Start the day biking along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, followed by a well-deserved beer and lunch on the deck of 49th State Brewery. In the afternoon, take a break from outdoor adventure at the Anchorage Museum. Salted Roots Basecamp is central to the day’s self-guided excursions, so you don’t have to give up convenience on this family-focused vacation.

What's Included

Pedal bike rental from Downtown Bicycle Rental 

studded fat bikes in winter, kids bikes, and pull-behinds also available for chidren.

49th State Brewery gift-card

Admission to the Anchorage Museum

Your  itinerary is curated to align with your schedule, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience. 

The best way to experience the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is on a bicycle.   It is a two lane, two-way paved trail and 11 miles long.  At a leisurely pace it takes 3 hours round-trip, paralleling Knik Arm.

The Coastal Trail starts in downtown Anchorage on 2nd Avenue just down from Salted Roots Basecamp. No guide is needed.  Bike the trail at your own pace whenever you want, and Downtown Bicycle Rental has the best rentals – for all ages.

There are mile markers with locater numbers every half mile.  Also, there are “Fix-It Stations” with hex keys, tire irons and air pump at Westchester Lagoon, Earthquake Park, and Kincaid Park.  The Coastal Trail is used year round by runners, cyclists, and cross country skiers.  You might see moose, bald eagles, owls, porcupines, beluga, or black bears. 

After, enjoy lunch and a beer at 49th State Brewery.

Take a break from outdoor adventure with an afternoon exploring the Anchorage Museum and Discovery Center.

$100/person 

Prices do not include taxes, fees, or corresponding accommodation.

Detailed itinerary emailed at booking.

Coffee & Movement

We’ve got two amazing small business right on site. 

Experience - Anchorage

Kaffee Klatsch

Description

Kaffee Klatsch is an artisanal German-style bakery and coffee shop located right in the Salted Roots Basecamp lobby. Known for its cozy atmosphere, it offers specialty coffee plus unique mushroom wellness boosters, alongside a variety of healthy, caffeine-free beverage options. All baked goods are made fresh, with select gluten-free and vegan choices available. Join the local community for Friday Friday art shows, or every Sunday for Belgium waffle brunch.

Experience - Anchorage

Burn & Bloom

Description

A bold, unconventional take on movement for the yoga rebels. BURN & BLOOM fuses breathwork, cardio, yoga, and somatic practices into a powerful experience that fills a long-missing space in the Anchorage community—where every body is truly welcome. This practice is about dropping out of your head and into your body. With expertly curated playlists and high-intensity movement, you’ll leave feeling spent but empowered—strong, grounded, and renewed. More than just a workout, BURN & BLOOM is a place to reconnect.

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