Anchorage, AK

united states

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and main transportation hub, sitting between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. The Glenn Highway connects northeast to Palmer and the Alaska Highway system, while the Seward Highway runs south along scenic Turnagain Arm to the Kenai Peninsula. Popular drives include the 127-mile trip to Seward and the 42-mile route to Palmer-Wasilla. The airport handles more cargo than any US airport, earning the nickname "Air Crossroads of the World."