What's Government Hill Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Government Hill? Take time to see places like Port of Anchorage and Ship Creek Viewing Platform while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Suzan Nightingale McKay Memorial Park and Elmendorf State Hatchery.
How to Get to Government Hill
Flying to:
- Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Government Hill
- Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC), 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Government Hill
- Girdwood, AK (AQY), 31 mi (49.8 km) from Government Hill
Things to See and Do in and around Government Hill
What to See in Government Hill
- Port of Anchorage
- Ship Creek Viewing Platform
- Suzan Nightingale McKay Memorial Park
Things to Do near Government Hill:
- Elmendorf State Hatchery (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Anchorage Museum (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Log Cabin Visitor Information Center (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Anchorage?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 54°F)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average 20°F)
- Rainiest months: August, September, October, July (average 4 inches of rainfall)