Attraction
Anchorage is a city that does need commercial theme parks and brand-named attractions. Anchorage is a homespun brand of its own, offer a wide variety of historical, cultural, and scientific attractions. The first place a visitor should stop is Log Cabin and Downtown Visitor Information Center, where the staff can assist is planning and navigating an upcoming trip. Places such as Russian Orthodox Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center pay homage to the city's history, whereas Imaginarium: Science Discovery Center and Earthquake Park allow the visitor to investigate the scientific nature of Anchorage.
The Anchorage Museum of History and Art is at the center of attractions in Anchorage. Part of the Smithsonian, through The Smithsonian Regional Program, The Anchorage Museum of History and Art allows for visitors and residents alike to experience Native Alaskan culture and modern-day arts. Programs such as Anchorage International Film Festival, All Alaska Juried Exhibition, Annual Read Alaska Book Fair, and The Eskimo yo-yo Competition (in 2005) all serve to educate, entertain, and enlighten all who come through the door.