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 Ship Creek Viewing Platform and Port of Anchorage 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
- Ship Creek Viewing Platform
- Port of Anchorage
- Suzan Nightingale McKay Memorial Park
Things to Do near Government Hill:
- Elmendorf State Hatchery (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Anchorage Market and Festival (0.9 mi/1.5 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)
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)