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Bike and History Tour of Anchorage

New To The Site! Anchorage, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This is a combined local Anchorage history and ebike tour. The ebikes ensure a pleasant and relaxing ride covering a large swath of Anchorage city. You will be guided on a tour through Anchorage's history, from pre-colonization through the present era. Along the "way" we'll cover Anchorage's history as a tent city labor camp to the aviation hub to the military buildup in World War II and through the oil-boom of the 1980s.

The bike tour will mostly be along Anchorage's scenic greenbelt trails, including the Coastal Trail. Our route also takes us through the Campbell Creek and Chester Creek bike paths, were moose sightings are common. Belugas and bear have also been sighted.

All in all it's a fabulous way to spend a half-day in Anchorage, getting to know the city's history, enjoying a near-effortless ebike ride, and seeing the surrounding mountains and (with luck) seeing wildlife.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Bicycle helmet

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Cache Drive
    Anchorage, AK 99507, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

    Oscar Anderson House Museum

    Learn about Oscar Anderson and how he influenced the development of Anchorage from a tent city to a permanent city
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Delaney Park Strip

    Learn about the Alaska Railroad with a tour stop by a preserved locomotive. Additionally, you will learn about the history of the park strip from Anchorage's early beginnings to the modern day.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

    Watch for great views of Cook Inlet as well as mountains to the west and north (maybe even Denali!). Belugas have also been spotted from this vantage.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chester Creek Greenbelt

    We will bike the entirety of the Chester Creek Trail with scenic views of woods and the stream. Wildlife sightings (Moose and bear) are common.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Campbell Creek Greenbelt

    The Campbell Creek Trail is a beautiful creek-side trail where wildlife is commonly sighted.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Alaska Railroad Depot

    We will swing by the Alaska Railroad depot on 1st Avenue for a quick history presentation.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Valley of the Moon Park

    Beautiful wooded park and brief historical stop.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Westchester Lagoon

    We'll stop at a beautiful vista of the Chugach Mountains, and will also see the salmon habitat remediation. Listen for a historical presentation detailing the changes to the lagoon over the past century.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bike and History Tour of Anchorage?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-483415P2


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    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
    • Waterproof gloves
    • Bicycle helmet
    • Lyft transportation included with tour price
    • Handlebar storage bag and bike rack
    • Lyft transportation by request
    • Use of bicycle
    • Rain Poncho

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Free Cancellation

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).

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