What's University Area Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider University Area. Take time to see the sights like Alaska Airlines Center while you're here. Alaska Botanical Garden and Sullivan Arena are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to University Area
Flying to:
- Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), 2 mi (3.2 km) from University Area
- Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC), 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from University Area
- Girdwood, AK (AQY), 27.4 mi (44.2 km) from University Area
Things to See and Do in and around University Area
What to See in University Area
- Alaska Pacific University
- Alaska Airlines Center
- University of Alaska - Anchorage
Things to Do near University Area:
- Anchorage Museum (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
- Log Cabin Visitor Information Center (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
- Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
- Dimond Center (3.9 mi/6.2 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)