Anchorage Highlights (25-35 min drive)
Food scene
Popular downtown breakfast/brunch spot with local fresh
ingredients. (Reservations recommended)
231 locals recommend
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AvePopular downtown breakfast/brunch spot with local fresh
ingredients. (Reservations recommended)
A small artisan bakery serving traditional baked goods,
sandwiches, and organic, fairly traded coffee and tea.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StA small artisan bakery serving traditional baked goods,
sandwiches, and organic, fairly traded coffee and tea.
This is an Alaskan Favorite for tourists & locals alike! It is very busy and they don’t take reservations, so plan to enjoy a drink while you wait.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThis is an Alaskan Favorite for tourists & locals alike! It is very busy and they don’t take reservations, so plan to enjoy a drink while you wait.
Our favorite brewpub with an awesome rooftop patios (views of Denali on a clear day) and excellent menu and great beer!
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveOur favorite brewpub with an awesome rooftop patios (views of Denali on a clear day) and excellent menu and great beer!
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveLocal seafood, wood-grilled meats and house-brewed beer.
Inviting dining room and our favorite happy hour bar with sweeping views, serving aged steak, fresh seafood, weekend brunch!
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetInviting dining room and our favorite happy hour bar with sweeping views, serving aged steak, fresh seafood, weekend brunch!
Inspirational food and wine list, with dishes ranging from a
classic filet mignon to local seafood.
54 locals recommend
Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StInspirational food and wine list, with dishes ranging from a
classic filet mignon to local seafood.
For a special occasion--our favorite fine dining offering French & New American cuisine, an extensive wine list & stunning 360 degree views at the top of the Captain Cook Hotel.
62 locals recommend
Crow's Nest
939 W 5th AveFor a special occasion--our favorite fine dining offering French & New American cuisine, an extensive wine list & stunning 360 degree views at the top of the Captain Cook Hotel.
Our favorite guilty pleasure--Local ice-cream shop using all-natural ingredients and sourcing Alaskan ingredients from local growers.
62 locals recommend
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetOur favorite guilty pleasure--Local ice-cream shop using all-natural ingredients and sourcing Alaskan ingredients from local growers.
Things to do
An art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum
dedicated to studying the land, people and history of Alaska.
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StAn art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum
dedicated to studying the land, people and history of Alaska.
An educational and cultural institution sharing the heritage of
Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups.
176 locals recommend
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrAn educational and cultural institution sharing the heritage of
Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups.
Located on 25 acres of the Anchorage Hillside, the zoo is
home to more than 100 birds and mammals.
121 locals recommend
Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdLocated on 25 acres of the Anchorage Hillside, the zoo is
home to more than 100 birds and mammals.
Local Hikes
A 19.7 mile out and back trail along the Cook Inlet offering
great vistas and wildlife viewing. Explore a shorter portion of
the trail between Elderberry Park in Downtown Anchorage
and Earthquake Park, about 6.7 miles roundtrip. Good for all
skill levels.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/tony-knowles-coastal-path
60 locals recommend
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Raspberry RoadA 19.7 mile out and back trail along the Cook Inlet offering
great vistas and wildlife viewing. Explore a shorter portion of
the trail between Elderberry Park in Downtown Anchorage
and Earthquake Park, about 6.7 miles roundtrip. Good for all
skill levels.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/tony-knowles-coastal-path
A 3.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near
Anchorage, that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated
as moderate. (Note: There is a steep rocky scramble at the
very end to reach the top)
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/flattop-mountain
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
A 3.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near
Anchorage, that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated
as moderate. (Note: There is a steep rocky scramble at the
very end to reach the top)
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/flattop-mountain
Stroll, hike, run or cycle in this 1,500-acre park crisscrossed
by a world-class trail system usable all year round with views of Denali and Cook Inlet. Also, a good place to see moose and the occasional bear.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadStroll, hike, run or cycle in this 1,500-acre park crisscrossed
by a world-class trail system usable all year round with views of Denali and Cook Inlet. Also, a good place to see moose and the occasional bear.