I never thought I would say this living in a state where its beauty stems from nature but downtown Anchorage has a way of captivating me. As I got older, the city began to mean something different in other ways. It was a place I imagined I would grow up and live. The tourists walking down the street greet us, the vendors want us to try whatever food they’re making, and the local business owners take pride in the stores they built. If you ever get the chance, take a moment to stop by one of the gardens and smell the flowers.