Popular places to visit
Kincaid Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Things to do
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Matanuska Glacier Winter Hike And Tour - Full Day
Top hotels in Sand Lake
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Very responsive host, clean room, nice breakfast space.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Rooms always spotless, friendly staff. Excellent location to the airport. 3 minutes away.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Clean room
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Customer service was perfect
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Rooms were small but clean. Staff awesome
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Good
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sand Lake
Turnagain
If you're spending some time in Turnagain, Prince William Sound and Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.
Spenard
Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Arctic Benson Park while you're in town.
North Star
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Anchorage Football Stadium.
