Bike and History Tour of Anchorage

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.

City: Anchorage

Mon 01 Sep

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Starting at $120.00

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Mon 01 Sep

Starting at $120.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Waterproof gloves

Bicycle helmet

Lyft transportation included with tour price

Handlebar storage bag and bike rack

Lyft transportation by request

Use of bicycle

Coffee and/or Tea

Rain Poncho

Additional Info

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Campbell Creek Greenbelt

The Campbell Creek Trail is a beautiful creek-side trail where wildlife is commonly sighted.

Alaska Railroad Depot

We will swing by the Alaska Railroad depot on 1st Avenue for a quick history presentation.

Valley of the Moon Park

Beautiful wooded park and brief historical stop.

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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