No one goes to Alaska to tour Los Anchorage. Get out of town and start looking around.
Wrong. BIG wrong. The farmer's markets in the city are excellent sources of local items and a great place to putter for a few hours. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a wonderful place to learn about Alaskan culture. Earthquake Park gives a good narrative on what happened during the 1964 earthquake. Walk or bike the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Explore the Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary. Anchorage is FULL of things to do. The state is not just about nature-it's about history and culture as well.