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Best Western Golden Lion Hotel
1000 E 36th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4304Phone: 907/561-1522 | Fax: 907/743-4814
Choose this Anchorage, Alaska hotel located close to the University of Alaska, the Anchorage International Airport and Providence Hospital.
Welcome to the Best Western Golden Lion Hotel, located just off of the Seward Highway in Anchorage, Alaska. Guests staying at this Anchorage hotel will enjoy being close to local events such as the Iditarod Race, the Mayor Marathon and outdoor activities such as golf, skiing and fishing.
The Best Western Golden Lion Hotel features 83 spaciously-appointed guest rooms, each complete with a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Guests will enjoy dining at the onsite restaurant and cocktail lounge, The Lion's Den Lounge. This hotel's additional amenities include a fitness center, sauna, guest laundry, full business services and meeting facilities accommodating up to 275 people.
This 100% non-smoking hotel is less than five miles from key area attractions including the Anchorage International Airport, Providence Hospital, the Alaska Botanical Gardens, Goose Lake and the University of Alaska. The Best Western Golden Lion Hotel is also close to Thunderbird Falls and the Elmendorf Air Force Base.
For superior customer service and a convenient Anchorage, Alaska location make a reservation at the Best Western Golden Lion Hotel today!
Local Events Worth Considering:
June 2010
Free evening programs featuring artists, historians, naturalists, and authors at the Valdez Museum.
Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am at the Children's Library in Ketchikan.
from 1:00-3:00pm at the Public Library in Ketchikan.
August 2010
Rides, Alaska's best produce, commercial shops, entertainment, and food. In Fairbanks.
Rodeo, music acts, food booths, a parade, fireworks, fruit, flower craft and vegetables displays. In Ninilchik.
Bushels of fun will be had by festival-goers who feast on delectable homemade blueberry creations. In Girdwood.
The oldest salmon derby in Alaska. Large cash and merchandise prizes are awarded.In Juneau.
September 2010
In-depth studies of Copper River Delta fungi & mushrooms.
A road relay from Skagway, AK to Whitehorse, Yukon (110 Miles).
Trail run with views of Mount McKinley from the top of Ester Dome. In Fairbanks.
October 2010
Workshops on mushing, skijoring including nutrition, training and equipment. Informational classes and trade fair for all dog enthusiasts. Trade fair and vendors. In Fairbanks.
5K and 1 mile events begin at 10:00am at the Sandy Beach log shelter on Douglas Island, in Juneau.
Holiday shoppers and art enthusiasts find unique, high quality and authentic “Made in Alaska” products crafted by more than 250 artists during this festive kick off to a copious Anchorage arts and crafts season.
A celebration and recognition of the African American army engineers who built the historic Alcan Highway during World War II. In Anchorage.
November 2010
Over 3,000 eagles gather along the Chilkat River to feast on spawning salmon. Events cater to birdwatchers, photographers, nature lovers, and includes photo workshops, speakers and presentations, guided eagle viewing, featured entertainers and the release of wild rehabilitated Bald Eagles. In Haines.
Starts at 10am at the Brotherhood Bridge parking lot, in Juneau.
