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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
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the east entrance to the Tudor Elementary School parking lot. Your guide will be standing by an empty field and will be wearing a hi-vis vest.
Itinerary
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1
Learn about Oscar Anderson and how he influenced the development of Anchorage from a tent city to a permanent city
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The Campbell Creek Trail is a beautiful creek-side trail where wildlife is commonly sighted.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will swing by the Alaska Railroad depot on 1st Avenue for a quick history presentation.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Beautiful wooded park and brief historical stop.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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