I am traveling to Anchorage to watch the 2008 Iditarod start. Tips..suggestions? This is my first Alaska Trip!
I would love suggestion on the best hotel to stay at...what activities are going on leading up to the start of the race...I will only be in Anchorage from Feb. 28th-March 2nd. I would like to do some sightseeing on Friday Feb 29th. I need suggestions...
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The Iditarod actually has two starts: the ceremonial start in Anchorage, and the official start (usually) in Wasilla. Wasilla is located about 40 miles by highway north of Anchorage. The ceremonial start takes place on 4th Avenue downtown. There are several hotels downtown. The Hilton Hotel is located on 3rd Avenue, the Sheraton Hotel is located on 6th Avenue, and the Marriott Hotel is located on 7th or 8th Avenue. Additionally, there's the Captain Cook Hotel on 4th Avenue. All of these are high quality hotels. As for sightseeing, I'm not sure what you'd like to do, or if you'll have a rental car, so I would consider contacting the Anchorage Convention and Vistors Bureau. (http://www.anchorage.net) They have information for you and you can decide what you would like to do.
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Root for Jeff King for me. All I can say about Anchorage this time of year is to dress warm and root for Jeff King.
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The restart (the real start) of the race will be in Willow. There is shuttle service from Wasilla High, Wasilla Middle School & Houston High to the Willow starting line due to parking issues in Willow.
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