Pirate Pub Crawl
Ahoy Anchorage it's time to set sail for adventure and glory! Calling all Pirates and Wenches for the 1st Annual Pirate Pub Crawl in Downtown. Celebrate all things Piratical with good friends and enjoy great food, costume contests, piratical games of chance, pirate songs and prizes!!!
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4th Avenue Theatre mural project
The iconic 4th Avenue Theatre fell victim to vandalism over the past winter. In order to help put a brighter face on this icon of downtown, Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. worked with local businesses, photographers and the University of Alaska to create larger than life murals to cover the previously boarded-up doors and windows. Click here to read more.
What People Say About Downtown Anchorage
"This letter is to compliment the downtown area of Anchorage on how well-kept and clean it is. My wife and I have been traveling all over the United States and ended our journey here in Anchorage. We were very impressed with the beauty of Alaska. During our time in Anchorage, we strolled throughout the city and were pleased at what we saw: no gigantic billboards, no graffiti, no trash and especially no panhandlers.
"I spoke with a young man who was the maintenance supervisor for the Downtown Partnership, Jeff Robinson. I wanted to know his secret for keeping the city so pristine. He was gracious and gave all credit to his crew and the business owners in the downtown area. Jeff even gave us advice on which restaurants and other attractions to visit.
"My wife and I found Anchorage to be one of the best places we have ever visited and we surely will be back. To the DTP maintenance crew: Keep up the good work; it was noticed and appreciated. See you again."
Anchorage Daily News - July 4th, 2010
"Unfortunately, boulevards are not maintained to the same standards as downtown streets. Every city wants to put on its best face for the tourists. That is an important business consideration. When prospective visitors ask me about coming to Anchorage, I advise them to stay downtown (if they can) or rent a car, because it is hazardous to walk or bike."
Anchorage Daily News - August 12th, 2009
"Downtown Anchorage is a happening place. There are all kinds of events and cultural activities. It is busy most of the time, in contrast to many cities where downtown is dead in the evening and on weekends after workers flee to the suburbs."
Anchorage Daily News - February 12th, 2008
"The ambiance of downtown has a significant impact on the lives of those who live and work there. Decisions made now will help steer the direction the city takes in the coming decades."
Anchorage Daily News - January 30th, 2008
