Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
A small artisan bakery in Downtown Anchorage with the best baked good and daily fresh made sandwiches in the state.
Open 7AM to 6PM Wednesday-Sunday
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StA small artisan bakery in Downtown Anchorage with the best baked good and daily fresh made sandwiches in the state.
Open 7AM to 6PM Wednesday-Sunday
Great views of Ship Creek!
Open May 30th-August 30th 4-10PM
10 locals recommend
Bridge Seafood Restaurant
221 W Ship Creek AveGreat views of Ship Creek!
Open May 30th-August 30th 4-10PM
Yak & Yeti Himalayan Restaurant
3301 Spenard RdBest Indian restaurant in town!
Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdA part of Anchorage History
Southside Bistro
1320 Huffman Park DrKaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdThe iconic Anchorage coffee shops
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveFor an upscale night
Crow's Nest
939 W 5th AveGreat Views!
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThe best pizza around!
Kincaid Grill
6700 Jewel Lake RdGreat spot near the apartment
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant
8311 Arctic BoulevardOur favorite Mexican restaurant in town
Sushi Ya
3501 Old Seward HwyMy favorite Sushi place!
Drinks & Nightlife
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveBear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveLate night eats and drinks plus a movie or show!
Chilkoot Charlie's
2435 Spenard RoadHumpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveMad Myrna's
530 E 5th AveParks & Nature
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadHike, bike, stroll, or run from kincaid park to downtown anchorage with great views along the way
86 locals recommend
Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
Hike, bike, stroll, or run from kincaid park to downtown anchorage with great views along the way
See where the 1964 earthquake ripped up the ground at Earthquake Park
82 locals recommend
Earthquake Park
5101 Point Woronzof RdSee where the 1964 earthquake ripped up the ground at Earthquake Park
Point Woronzof
Point Woronzof RoadWatch planes take off from this scenic viewpoint
Hike up this iconic peak and you'll be forever glad you did! If you don't have a car there is a shuttle that runs from downtown to Flattop.
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
Hike up this iconic peak and you'll be forever glad you did! If you don't have a car there is a shuttle that runs from downtown to Flattop.
Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdGreat activities for kids, knowledgeable staff, wildlife, and nature.
18 locals recommend
Campbell Creek Science Center
5600 Science Center DrGreat activities for kids, knowledgeable staff, wildlife, and nature.
40.26 acre community-use park with a swimming beach, fishing dock, picnic shelter, playground, and picnic areas
16 locals recommend
Jewel Lake
4401 W Dimond Blvd40.26 acre community-use park with a swimming beach, fishing dock, picnic shelter, playground, and picnic areas
Sightseeing
Girdwood
Cute little ski resort town
This ski resort offers hiking and mountain biking in the summer s well as a scenic ram to the top of the mountain.
133 locals recommend
Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveThis ski resort offers hiking and mountain biking in the summer s well as a scenic ram to the top of the mountain.
Beluga Point Sight
Seward HighwayA great place for some stunning views of the inlet!
See some wildlife up close and support a great cause!
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwySee some wildlife up close and support a great cause!
Westchester Lagoon
Wonderful little lagoon with a nice trail around
Alaska Botanical Garden
4601 Campbell Airstrip RdArctic Valley Road
Arctic Valley Roaddrive up to the top of the road
Arts & Culture
Find out what life was like in Anchorage in the beginning of the 20th century
7 locals recommend
Oscar Anderson House Museum
420 M StFind out what life was like in Anchorage in the beginning of the 20th century
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StAlaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueAlaska Experience Theatre
333 W 4th AveShows movies about Anchorage History
Cyrano's Theatre Company
3800 Debarr Roada lovely little locally run theater
Alaska Aviation Museum
4721 Aircraft DrAlaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrShopping
Oomingmak, Musk Ox Producers' Co-operative
604 H StBuy local Musk Ox products here
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveDimond Center Mall
800 E Dimond BlvdTitle Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights Blvdlocally owned and operated used book store
10th & M Seafoods
1020 M StBuy local fish and have it shipped home, or ship your own
the best place to go for a variety of handmade crafts, souvenirs, and great food
18 locals recommend
Anchorage Saturday Market
225 E Stthe best place to go for a variety of handmade crafts, souvenirs, and great food
The Kobuk Cafe
504 W 5th Avehave a great cup of coffee while you shop for locally made gifts
Essentials
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdWalmart Supercenter
3101 A StProvidence Alaska Medical Center
3200 Providence Dr