Ginny's Guidebook
Food scene
Great Hometown meals with large portions. Great Alaska themed restaurant
45 locals recommend
Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdGreat Hometown meals with large portions. Great Alaska themed restaurant
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThey have some of the best pizza in the US.
Bread and Brew
1450 E Tudor RdSightseeing
Great views of the inlet and the Mountain Ranges- Mt. Denali when the sky’s are clear. Also great place to watch the Northern Lights if you are in Anchorage.
42 locals recommend
Point Woronzof
Point Woronzof RoadGreat views of the inlet and the Mountain Ranges- Mt. Denali when the sky’s are clear. Also great place to watch the Northern Lights if you are in Anchorage.
Beautiful flowers in the summer time and a walk thru in Winter all lit up with lights.
37 locals recommend
Alaska Botanical Garden
4601 Campbell Airstrip RdBeautiful flowers in the summer time and a walk thru in Winter all lit up with lights.
During the spring and summer you can enjoy seeing wildlife and taking hikes on the many trails. Even great views of the inlet. During the winter you can enjoy sledding, cross country skiing or a hike.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadDuring the spring and summer you can enjoy seeing wildlife and taking hikes on the many trails. Even great views of the inlet. During the winter you can enjoy sledding, cross country skiing or a hike.
Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdWhat a great way to see the magnificent animals of the Last frontier
What a beautiful place to go for a hike in summer or in winter hiking and seeing the Northern Lights. In summer you are able to take a drive completely thru the pass from Palmer side to Willow Side
146 locals recommend
Hatcher Pass
What a beautiful place to go for a hike in summer or in winter hiking and seeing the Northern Lights. In summer you are able to take a drive completely thru the pass from Palmer side to Willow Side
This is a great place to visit year round. Lots of great hiking trails in summer and best skiing/snowboarding in winter. They also have a tram that goes to the top all year round
133 locals recommend
Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveThis is a great place to visit year round. Lots of great hiking trails in summer and best skiing/snowboarding in winter. They also have a tram that goes to the top all year round
This is a popular but challenging hike located at the Glen Alps trailhead where you can take you pick of many different trails.
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
This is a popular but challenging hike located at the Glen Alps trailhead where you can take you pick of many different trails.
Points of Interest
Places to visit for souvenirs or sights
Home of the world’s largest chocolate fountain. Large assortment of fresh chocolates cream and jelly filled. Can make up your own assortment or take some already done. Don’t forget to grab a souvenir as well. One stop shop!
40 locals recommend
Alaska Wild Berry Products
5225 Juneau StHome of the world’s largest chocolate fountain. Large assortment of fresh chocolates cream and jelly filled. Can make up your own assortment or take some already done. Don’t forget to grab a souvenir as well. One stop shop!
Enjoy a stroll through the downtown area year-round. 30 minute and 1-hour rides available for up to 6 people
Horse-Drawn Carriage Co LLC
22012 Blair AvenueEnjoy a stroll through the downtown area year-round. 30 minute and 1-hour rides available for up to 6 people
Polar Bear Gift Shop
600 W 4th AveLots of great souvenirs at reasonable prices
Neighborhoods
Downtown
City/town information
What a beautiful quaint town in Alaska where Northern Exposure was based off of. This is a hopping town in summer. A must-see spot if traveling north towards Denali or Fairbanks
130 locals recommend
Talkeetna
What a beautiful quaint town in Alaska where Northern Exposure was based off of. This is a hopping town in summer. A must-see spot if traveling north towards Denali or Fairbanks