Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Yummy fresh breads, pizzas, and they also do a great breakfast and lunch. Check their schedule since it varies depending on the time of year.
79 locals recommend
The Bake Shop
194 Olympic Mountain LoopYummy fresh breads, pizzas, and they also do a great breakfast and lunch. Check their schedule since it varies depending on the time of year.
Depending on the time of year they have movie or trivia nights, live music, and although food is bar fare, it's still pretty good. Great for large groups and families. The view on the ceiling is due to local icon and artist, Dawn Gerity.
43 locals recommend
Sitzmark Bar & Grill
100 Olympic Mountain LoopDepending on the time of year they have movie or trivia nights, live music, and although food is bar fare, it's still pretty good. Great for large groups and families. The view on the ceiling is due to local icon and artist, Dawn Gerity.
If you want a fine dining experience overlooking a GORGEOUS view, this place is for you. You take the tram up from the base of the resort. Reservations needed. If you want to check it out without the full fanfare, have a drink at their bar and an appetizer.
55 locals recommend
Seven Glaciers Restaurant
1000 Arlberg AveIf you want a fine dining experience overlooking a GORGEOUS view, this place is for you. You take the tram up from the base of the resort. Reservations needed. If you want to check it out without the full fanfare, have a drink at their bar and an appetizer.
Parks & Nature
Orphaned babies or injured wildlife are brought to rehabilitate and then return to the wild, or if that is not possible, they remain at the Center to educate and entertain. These animals– Moose, Bear, Bison, Musk Ox, Caribou, etc. – are all in their natural habitat, which makes for a beautiful setting and photographic opportunity. They also have a great gift shop.
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyOrphaned babies or injured wildlife are brought to rehabilitate and then return to the wild, or if that is not possible, they remain at the Center to educate and entertain. These animals– Moose, Bear, Bison, Musk Ox, Caribou, etc. – are all in their natural habitat, which makes for a beautiful setting and photographic opportunity. They also have a great gift shop.
Great loop that starts/ends on Crow Creek Road and Alyeska Resort respectively. Has a hand tram that takes you across a scenic river gorge. Also a great mountain biking trail.
15 locals recommend
Winner Creek Trail
Winner Creek TrailGreat loop that starts/ends on Crow Creek Road and Alyeska Resort respectively. Has a hand tram that takes you across a scenic river gorge. Also a great mountain biking trail.
Sightseeing
Up a dirt road in heavily forested area, at destination view mine ruins, learn about the history, pan for gold or just take in the beauty around you.
Crowcreek Mine Road
Up a dirt road in heavily forested area, at destination view mine ruins, learn about the history, pan for gold or just take in the beauty around you.
Heli trips in winter your thing? They are one of 2-3 outfitters that provide flight seeing trips. Watch wildlife migrating, view beautiful valleys of glaciers. A great way to see the magical and vast beauty of the area.
11 locals recommend
Chugach Powder Guides
439 Mt Hood DrHeli trips in winter your thing? They are one of 2-3 outfitters that provide flight seeing trips. Watch wildlife migrating, view beautiful valleys of glaciers. A great way to see the magical and vast beauty of the area.
Everything Else
Learn about the history of the area, shop, take an educational cruise out on Portage lake to view Portage glacier, hike to the face of Byron Glacier or the Blue Ice Trail that runs through the Portage Valley. This is close to the Alaska Wildlife Center which we highly recommend.
8 locals recommend
Begich Boggs Visitor Center
Portage Lake LoopLearn about the history of the area, shop, take an educational cruise out on Portage lake to view Portage glacier, hike to the face of Byron Glacier or the Blue Ice Trail that runs through the Portage Valley. This is close to the Alaska Wildlife Center which we highly recommend.