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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo
From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Sand Lake
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Good communication
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Room was clean and comfortable. Good continental breakfast, staff was very courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Updated property with new amenities and location great to shopping and restaurants. Tons of homeless and drug addicts though around the area and hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sand Lake
Turnagain
If you're spending some time in Turnagain, Prince William Sound and Lake Hood Harbor 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.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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 Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 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 Mulcahy Stadium.
