What's Government Hill like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider Government Hill. Take time to see places such as 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 International 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 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 12°C)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average -7°C)
- Rainiest months: August, September, October, July (average 107 mm of rainfall)