City in Alaska, United States
Anchorage for solo travelers
Is Anchorage good for solo travel?
Alaska's largest city and the gateway to glaciers, bears and northern lights, with trails and mountains at the edge of town. Spread-out and car-oriented, with long winters; summer is superb.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable for solo women in busy areas. Avoid trails alone at dusk and use rideshare late. |
How to meet people in Anchorage
Hiking Meetups, glacier and wildlife tours, brewery nights, running clubs on the Coastal Trail, fishing charters, and hostel stays in Downtown.
Good things to do alone
- Bike or walk the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Take a day cruise to Prince William Sound glaciers
- Hike Flattop Mountain at midnight sun
- Drive the Seward Highway to Girdwood
- Visit the Anchorage Museum
Where to stay in Anchorage
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Downtown | Hotels, museums, trails and the Alaska Railroad depot |
| Midtown | Malls, restaurants and business hotels |
| Spenard | Local bars, breweries, indie shops; mixed reputation late |
| South Addition | Quiet, residential streets next to downtown |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Anchorage | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Anchorage good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Alaska's largest city and the gateway to glaciers, bears and northern lights, with trails and mountains at the edge of town.
How do you meet people in Anchorage?
Hiking Meetups, glacier and wildlife tours, brewery nights, running clubs on the Coastal Trail, fishing charters, and hostel stays in Downtown. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Anchorage?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Anchorage safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable for solo women in busy areas. Avoid trails alone at dusk and use rideshare late.
More about Anchorage
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Sources
- People Mover (Municipality of Anchorage)
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Alaska Railroad
- Visit Anchorage
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