Anchorage Guidebook
Hiking
Well-trafficked. Lots of trails out of tree line. Go through a gorgeous valley or climb to the top of Flattop itself. $5 parking fee. Fabulous views on a clear day.
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
Well-trafficked. Lots of trails out of tree line. Go through a gorgeous valley or climb to the top of Flattop itself. $5 parking fee. Fabulous views on a clear day.
Great hiking in the Chugach mountains in Anchorage. $5 vehicle fee. Give yourself time to get out of tree line to epic views.
8 locals recommend
Prospect Heights Trailhead
Wolverine TrailGreat hiking in the Chugach mountains in Anchorage. $5 vehicle fee. Give yourself time to get out of tree line to epic views.
Find access to this beautiful wooded, paved trail at the end of 56th Ave. Take mosquito repellant and enjoy walking or biking for miles throughout the city.
Campbell Creek Trail, Anchorage, AK, USA
Find access to this beautiful wooded, paved trail at the end of 56th Ave. Take mosquito repellant and enjoy walking or biking for miles throughout the city.
Lots of trails located on the edge of Anchorage's peninsula. Specifically, the "bluff" trail offers fabulous views of the inlet. You're likely to see a moose. Start at the Jodhper Trailhead or go all the way into the park and ask people how to get to it.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadLots of trails located on the edge of Anchorage's peninsula. Specifically, the "bluff" trail offers fabulous views of the inlet. You're likely to see a moose. Start at the Jodhper Trailhead or go all the way into the park and ask people how to get to it.
Bike, walk, or jog miles of trail along the Knik Arm. It stretches 9 miles from downtown to Kincaid Park. A great place to get on is at West Chester Lagoon.
18 locals recommend
Coastal Trail - 2nd and H St
H StreetBike, walk, or jog miles of trail along the Knik Arm. It stretches 9 miles from downtown to Kincaid Park. A great place to get on is at West Chester Lagoon.
Not far and just north of Anchorage is a beautiful drive up to a popular trailhead with easy hiking and gorgeous open trails through a high valley. It’s well known for blueberry picking season in August. And there is a ski lift in winter. $5 vehicle fee.
20 locals recommend
Arctic Valley
18800 Arctic Valley RdNot far and just north of Anchorage is a beautiful drive up to a popular trailhead with easy hiking and gorgeous open trails through a high valley. It’s well known for blueberry picking season in August. And there is a ski lift in winter. $5 vehicle fee.
Parks & Nature
Bureau of Land Management
222 W 7th AveWhen downtown, go in to learn more about the lands and animals of Alaska.
Zoo Facilities
The Anchorage Zoo is up O’Malley Road.
Sightseeing
Lots of majestic, rustic beauty everywhere you drive.
The city plants beautiful flowers every summer. Great place to visit when downtown to check out tourist shops that are on 4th Ave.
Town Square Park
544 W 5th AveThe city plants beautiful flowers every summer. Great place to visit when downtown to check out tourist shops that are on 4th Ave.
It’s a beautiful overlook, but keep going to the Arctic Valley Trailhead for hiking a fabulous valley.
Arctic Valley Overlook
Arctic Valley RoadIt’s a beautiful overlook, but keep going to the Arctic Valley Trailhead for hiking a fabulous valley.
One of the most beautiful drives in the US. Take the New Seward Hwy south to Girdwood or Whittier. There are many pullovers to take in the majestic beauty.
Turnagain Arm
One of the most beautiful drives in the US. Take the New Seward Hwy south to Girdwood or Whittier. There are many pullovers to take in the majestic beauty.
Food Scene
Super close and makes consistently, outstanding coffees. It’s a drive-through coffee hut.
Perkup Espresso
201 W Potter DrSuper close and makes consistently, outstanding coffees. It’s a drive-through coffee hut.
This old sports bar is an historic landmark and sits along the Campbell Creek Trail. There is outside dining and covered dining adjacent to the creek. You might spot salmon in the creek mid summer. This is super close to the rental.
34 locals recommend
Peanut Farm
5227 Old Seward HwyThis old sports bar is an historic landmark and sits along the Campbell Creek Trail. There is outside dining and covered dining adjacent to the creek. You might spot salmon in the creek mid summer. This is super close to the rental.
Old, historic burger joint with inside dining (fireplace) and outside dining along the Campbell Creek. This is super close to the rental.
34 locals recommend
Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward HwyOld, historic burger joint with inside dining (fireplace) and outside dining along the Campbell Creek. This is super close to the rental.
Sis's Cafe and Catering
5445 Old Seward HwyTruly excellent lunch open M-F. It’s super close to the rental unit.
Most popular pizza and beer place in town. It stays full; so prepare to wait.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyMost popular pizza and beer place in town. It stays full; so prepare to wait.
Black Cup
341 E Benson BlvdExcellent coffee, beautiful retro shop.
Sushi Ya
3501 Old Seward HwyGreat atmosphere and sushi rolls!
Absolute best breakfast in town. Stays busy. Go online to get on their waitlist. The sooner the better.
231 locals recommend
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveAbsolute best breakfast in town. Stays busy. Go online to get on their waitlist. The sooner the better.
Best scones I've ever eaten, amazing macaroons. Quaint neighborhood bakery.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StBest scones I've ever eaten, amazing macaroons. Quaint neighborhood bakery.
Excellent food and atmosphere. Views of the inlet. They will take reservations. Call well ahead. Usually has great happy hour deals.
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetExcellent food and atmosphere. Views of the inlet. They will take reservations. Call well ahead. Usually has great happy hour deals.
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveDowntown Anchorage on 5th Ave
Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain StUnique flavors, neat building, mountain views.
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdSushi Ya
3501 Old Seward HwyGreat, atmosphere and sushi rolls!
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveBig roof top deck overlooking Knik Inlet.
Entertainment & Activities
Eat while you watch slightly older movies. Sometimes they have concerts. Great food. Very popular and only in Anchorage. Check out their website. Their sister company, Moose's Tooth, shares the same famous pizza.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveEat while you watch slightly older movies. Sometimes they have concerts. Great food. Very popular and only in Anchorage. Check out their website. Their sister company, Moose's Tooth, shares the same famous pizza.
Shopping
Souvenir store with the largest chocolate waterfall. It is super close to the rental unit.
40 locals recommend
Alaska Wild Berry Products
5225 Juneau StSouvenir store with the largest chocolate waterfall. It is super close to the rental unit.
HUGE sportsman's store. Fabulous menagerie. Just as much an sight seeing experience as a shopping one.
22 locals recommend
Cabela's
155 W 104th AveHUGE sportsman's store. Fabulous menagerie. Just as much an sight seeing experience as a shopping one.
In the heart of downtown, stores include JC Penny, Eddie Bauer, Banana Republic, and the Walking Store. The Mall is situated near town square, the Performing Arts Center, the Anchorage Museum, hotels and restaurants
91 locals recommend
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveIn the heart of downtown, stores include JC Penny, Eddie Bauer, Banana Republic, and the Walking Store. The Mall is situated near town square, the Performing Arts Center, the Anchorage Museum, hotels and restaurants
E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK, USA
Lots of tourist shopping all along 4th Ave.
An outdoor clothing and gear department store—hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing, back packing, and camping.
66 locals recommend
REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdAn outdoor clothing and gear department store—hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing, back packing, and camping.
Arts & Culture
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StGreat Alaskan history.
In the heart of downtown near town square, performances run year round.
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueIn the heart of downtown near town square, performances run year round.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Dr