JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK - Nearby Cities

Wasilla, AK
Wasilla is the fourth-largest city in Alaska. With the railroad using the town as an intersection of its main route through Alaska, the town has become a commuter suburb of Anchorage. Fort Richardson military base is just 39 miles away and offers military personnel and their families a more big-city environment in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $215,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $660 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations as the Grandview Inn and Suites and the Lake Lucille Bed and Breakfast have a nightly rate of $89. Rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, and VCR/DVD players.

Entertainment opportunities in the Wasilla area include the Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame which offers exhibits devoted to dogsled racing. The Nancy Lakes Recreation Area offers a great lake system for canoeing. Stop by the Iditarod Headquarters and Visitor Center for an up-close look at the most exciting annual dogsled race that Alaska has to offer.

Gateway, AK
Just a few miles away from Wasilla, visitors will find the town of Gateway with a population of just over 2,000 people. With a small community feel, the town offers residents a short commute to Fort Richardson which is located only 19 miles away. The natural beauty of Alaska adds a special offering of recreational opportunities not found anywhere else in the world.

Homes for sale start at $175,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $660 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations as the Agate Inn and the Best Western Lake Lucille Inn offer nightly rates starting at $79 and offer complimentary breakfasts and free high-speed internet access.

Entertainment opportunities in the Gateway area include the Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame which offers exhibits devoted to dogsled racing. The Nancy Lakes Recreation Area offers a great lake system for canoeing. Stop by the Iditarod Headquarters and Visitor Center for an up-close look at the most exciting annual dogsled race that Alaska has to offer.

Spenard, AK
Spenard is a community of artists, writers and poets who have created a separate and vital town separate from its proximity to Anchorage. Fort Richardson military installation is about 16 miles from the town which offers a completely different flavor to its everyday life. Visitors looking for a more permanent place to settle will find Spenard a refreshing change.

Homes for sale in the area start at $155,000 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $600 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and Chelsea Inn offer accommodations for temporary lodging. Room amenities include a complimentary breakfast, high-speed internet access, and on-site fitness centers for a nightly rate of $179.

Entertainment venues in the Spenard area include the Anchorage Museum with exhibits highlighting the rich history in the Alaska region. The Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center offers a glimpse into the many wildlife species that are plentiful in the state of Alaska for hunters and animal enthusiasts. The Alaska Botanical Gardens offers a rare look into the native plants and flowers that grow in the state.

Anchorage, AK
Anchorage is the largest city in the state of Alaska with a population of over 286,000 people. The city has been named as the All-American City four times by the National Civic League, most recently in 2002. The oil boom of 1968 boosted the economy around Prudhoe Bay and on into Anchorage.Elmendorf Air Force Base is just 7 miles away from the city.

Homes for sale in the area start at $465,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bedroom residence. Apartments and homes for rent area also available for a monthly starting rate at $795 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit.Temporary lodging is provided by local hotels such as Sheraton Anchorage and the Clarion Suites for nightly rates of $89. Free complimentary breakfasts, on-site fitness centers and on-site swimming pools are some of the amenities offered.

Major attractions in the Anchorage area include the Alaska Native Heritage Center which has performances of storytelling, dancing and craft-making in life-sized villages that highlight the rich Native American history in the area. The Anchorage Museum of History and Art offers art exhibits of local artists whose works reflect region's Alaskan culture.

Eagle River, AK
Eagle River is as one of the five largest cities in Alaska and sits on the river that bears its name. Outdoor sports are plentiful in the town including indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, and basketball, football, swimming and skiing. The wide open country in the surrounding community offers recreational enthusiasts a wide variety of options for activities in a natural setting.Elmendorf Air Force Base is only 16 miles from the city, and the town offers military personnel an easy commute to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $284,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent area also available for a monthly starting rate at $450 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit.Temporary lodging is provided by local hotels such as the Eagle River Motel and the Microtel Inn and Suites off nightly rates of $89. Free complimentary breakfasts, on-site fitness centers and on-site swimming pools are some of the amenities offered.

Major attractions include the beautiful lakes in the area such as Eagle and Symphony Lake. The natural landscape offers breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery while floating, hiking or boating. The Eagle River Nature Center offers hiking trails and guided walking tours for visitors and residents alike.

Chugiak, AK
Chugiak is a town located 20 miles northeast of Anchorage. The town has 5,000 residents and is a rapidly expanding community with new suburb expansion taking place. With the Elmendorf Air Force Base just 24 miles away, Chugiak offers a great opportunity to be close to work while still enjoying the natural beauty of Alaska's rivers. The Eagle River is just to the south.

Homes for sale in the area start at $364,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $815 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit.Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Eagle River Motel and the Microtel Inn and Suites with nightly rates of $89 a night. Rooms come equipped with a microwave and refrigerator.

Chugiak has a great entertainment venue Golden Wheel Amusements. It's a family fun entertainment experience that offers food vendors, games and rides of all varieties. It has been likened to a "Disneyland" for Alaska residents. There are special promotions on rides and money raised is donated to local charities. Recreational opportunities are plentiful in the Chugiak area with national parks and hiking and biking trails all around.