Sullivan Arena
George M. Sullivan Arena (commonly shortened to "Sullivan Arena" and often referred to colloquially as "The Sully") is a 6,290-seat arena in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The site is run by SMG. Further out, Chugach is 11 mi away.
A stadium & arena inside Anchorage
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Anchorage
Sullivan Arena is inside Anchorage, which has 232 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 65–67°. When to go ↓
An airport 1 miles away
Merrill Field (MRI) has airline service, about 1 miles from Sullivan Arena.
Established in 1983
Sullivan Arena dates from 1983 and is run by SMG. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Sullivan Arena
George M. Sullivan Arena (commonly shortened to "Sullivan Arena" and often referred to colloquially as "The Sully") is a 6,290-seat arena in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The arena is named after former Anchorage mayor George M. Sullivan. It is owned by the Municipality of Anchorage and operated by All in 49. The Sullivan Arena sits in the southwest region of Fairview, a neighborhood in Anchorage. The arena opened in 1983 and sits just east of Mulcahy Stadium as part of the Chester Creek Sports Complex. Sullivan Arena hosted the 1989 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships along with the Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center in Eagle River.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1983
- Run by
- SMG
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Where to stay near Sullivan Arena
Lodging nearby is in Anchorage (232) and Big Lake (11).
- 1Chugach
- 2Anchorage Museum
- 3Alaska Zoo
- 4Glenn Highway
- 5Alaska Native Heritage Center
- 6Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
- 7Alaska Aviation Museum
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Sullivan Arena | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | in town | — | 232 120 hotels · 6 motels · 54 inns & B&Bs · 25 lodges & cabins · 6 hostels · 14 campgrounds · 7 RV parks | 287,155 | $396K | D− |
| Big Lake 41% vacation homes | 22 mi north | 35 min | 11 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 3,585 | $299K | — |
| Hope 88% vacation homes | 23 mi south | 35 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | — | — | — |
| Point MacKenzie 52% vacation homes | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,668 | — | — |
| Knik-Fairview | 22 mi north | 35 min | 3 3 inns & B&Bs | 19,972 | $340K | — |
| Wasilla | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 10,556 | $358K | D |
| Houston | 28 mi north | 45 min | 1 1 RV park | 2,267 | $295K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Sullivan Arena
Every place here is under 40 miles away.
111 mi State parkChugach State Park
2in town MuseumAnchorage Museum
36 mi Zoo & aquariumAlaska Zoo
412 mi Scenic driveGlenn Highway
55 mi MuseumAlaska Native Heritage Center
6in town TheatreAlaska Center for the Performing Arts
74 mi MuseumAlaska Aviation Museum40 mi Zoo & aquariumAlaska Wildlife Conservation CenterPhoto credits
Chugach State Park: Frank K. from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Anchorage Museum: James Brooks, CC BY 2.0 · Alaska Zoo: James from Boulder, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Glenn Highway: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alaska Native Heritage Center: Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alaska Center for the Performing Arts: Paxson Woelber, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alaska Aviation Museum: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to Sullivan Arena
Is Sullivan Arena in Anchorage?
Yes. It’s inside Anchorage, AK.
When is the best time to visit Sullivan Arena?
June, July and August, with highs of 65–67°.
What is the closest airport to Sullivan Arena?
Merrill Field (MRI), about 1 miles away. The nearest big hub is Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC), about 4 miles.
Where should I stay near Sullivan Arena?
Anchorage (in town, 232 places to stay), Big Lake (22 mi, 11 places to stay) and Hope (23 mi, 8 places to stay).
What locals in Anchorage say
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