Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Wonderful local coffee shop and bakery for scones, muffins, bread, also sandwiches and soup for lunch. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StWonderful local coffee shop and bakery for scones, muffins, bread, also sandwiches and soup for lunch. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
Walking distance from our home and a delightful restaurant with beer & wine, Mediterranean food.
11 locals recommend
Turkish Delight
2210 E Northern Lights BlvdWalking distance from our home and a delightful restaurant with beer & wine, Mediterranean food.
My favorite . . . best coffee and assortment of breakfast or brunch items, comfortable place to hang out with laptop or to read newspapers supplied for you!
12 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Co
646 F StMy favorite . . . best coffee and assortment of breakfast or brunch items, comfortable place to hang out with laptop or to read newspapers supplied for you!
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum with Alaska exhibits and Smithsonian permanent exhibit on Alaska Native Cultures - we have guest passes for you!
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StExcellent museum with Alaska exhibits and Smithsonian permanent exhibit on Alaska Native Cultures - we have guest passes for you!
Shopping
ShuzyQ
737 West 5th AvenueBEST shoe store I've ever been to!
Reputed to have the best gift shop for Alaska Native goods anywhere in the city!
Primary Care Center Alaska Native Medical Center
4320 Diplomacy DrReputed to have the best gift shop for Alaska Native goods anywhere in the city!
Essentials
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdDecent walk from our house or short drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Full restaurant, but we love the bar with live music Thurs-Sat. and great appetizers with drinks!
31 locals recommend
Sullivan's Steakhouse
320 W 5th AveFull restaurant, but we love the bar with live music Thurs-Sat. and great appetizers with drinks!
Parks & Nature
It's the go-to hike for Anchorage! Great views and a half-way point for those who want to stop before the top - also terrific views for those who don't want to climb at all!
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
It's the go-to hike for Anchorage! Great views and a half-way point for those who want to stop before the top - also terrific views for those who don't want to climb at all!
Entertainment & Activities
Biking, ice skating in winter, this is a gathering place for Anchorage residents and guests all year long!
91 locals recommend
Westchester Lagoon
Biking, ice skating in winter, this is a gathering place for Anchorage residents and guests all year long!