Guidebook for Anchorage
Arts & Culture
The place to go for performances whether it be a Broadway musical, a comedy act, or a local production of The Nutcracker.
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueThe place to go for performances whether it be a Broadway musical, a comedy act, or a local production of The Nutcracker.
This is a must see (and an immediate neighbor)! Check out the new David Chipperfield addition, the Smithsonian Arctic exhibit, the Imaginarium for children, and an assortment of changing exhibits.
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StThis is a must see (and an immediate neighbor)! Check out the new David Chipperfield addition, the Smithsonian Arctic exhibit, the Imaginarium for children, and an assortment of changing exhibits.
International Gallery of Contemporary Art
427 D StLocal art gallery
A local movie theater with food & drinks! Also a music venue and good restaurant.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveA local movie theater with food & drinks! Also a music venue and good restaurant.
Food Scene
Hang out on the bar side for well mixed cocktails and delicious appetizers. Or stay for dinner! Just a short walk from The Jules.
75 locals recommend
Ginger
425 W 5th AveHang out on the bar side for well mixed cocktails and delicious appetizers. Or stay for dinner! Just a short walk from The Jules.
The local coffee joint with spots all over town - just a short walk down the street.
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdThe local coffee joint with spots all over town - just a short walk down the street.
Enjoy local seafood and an assortment of house made beers in a rustic atmosphere including an open fireplace.
211 locals recommend
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveEnjoy local seafood and an assortment of house made beers in a rustic atmosphere including an open fireplace.
Lots of Alaskan foods with a great patio and roof deck!
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveLots of Alaskan foods with a great patio and roof deck!
Whisky & Ramen
Great cocktails & food in a beautifully designed space.
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetLocal ice cream shop w/flavors featuring local products!
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveA great bunch place downtown
A local bakery with sandwiches in a building with other cool businesses
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StA local bakery with sandwiches in a building with other cool businesses
Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdGreat hippy-style lunch place
Great beer selection & wood-fired pizzas with outdoor seating
43 locals recommend
Hearth Artisan Pizza
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdGreat beer selection & wood-fired pizzas with outdoor seating
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyA very popular pizza place in midtown
SteamDot Coffee & Espresso Lab
10950 O'Malley Centre DrGreat coffee place on the southside of town
Great restaurant on the south side of town with outdoor dining
121 locals recommend
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyGreat restaurant on the south side of town with outdoor dining
Shopping
If you forgot a camera card or anything Photography related - this is the place to go.
Stewart's Photo Shop
531 W 4th AveIf you forgot a camera card or anything Photography related - this is the place to go.
REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdGreat store for outdoor gear, clothing and rentals!
The North Face Fifth Ave
Just around the corner if you forgot any essentials!
Just a block away with The Apple Store, Sephora, and many other well-known chain stores.
91 locals recommend
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveJust a block away with The Apple Store, Sephora, and many other well-known chain stores.
Alaska Fur Exchange
4417 Old Seward HwyA gift shop in midtown with lots of alaskan products
Drinks & Nightlife
Visit the top floor bar/ restaurant for breath-taking views of town! This is the place to grab an apres dinner drink, a night cap, or enjoy some fine dining. The vibe is old school Alaskan.
62 locals recommend
Crow's Nest
939 W 5th AveVisit the top floor bar/ restaurant for breath-taking views of town! This is the place to grab an apres dinner drink, a night cap, or enjoy some fine dining. The vibe is old school Alaskan.
Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StGrab a glass of wine or dinner
A popular down-to-earth local bar that gets packed as the evening gets later.
106 locals recommend
F Street Station
325 F StA popular down-to-earth local bar that gets packed as the evening gets later.
Best roof top deck in town, great cocktail bar on the 2nd floor, and good coffee at Steam Dot on the ground floor!
71 locals recommend
Williwaw Social
609 F StBest roof top deck in town, great cocktail bar on the 2nd floor, and good coffee at Steam Dot on the ground floor!
Ginger
425 W 5th AveGinger bar side has lounge and bar seating with great food & cocktails
A great local brewery with an outdoor patio & a huge roof deck located in south Anchorage.
37 locals recommend
Anchorage Brewing Company
148 W 91st AveA great local brewery with an outdoor patio & a huge roof deck located in south Anchorage.
Sightseeing
The local visitors center can help recommend bookings, sight-seeing, etc.
7 locals recommend
Visit Anchorage Corporate Headquarters
142 W 4th AveThe local visitors center can help recommend bookings, sight-seeing, etc.
Easy to access overlook of Anchorage and launching point of many hiking trails.
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
Easy to access overlook of Anchorage and launching point of many hiking trails.
A park with miles of biking and hiking trails that hugs the coastline of town.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadA park with miles of biking and hiking trails that hugs the coastline of town.
A downtown bike rental place - great for hoping onto the coastal trail
16 locals recommend
Alaska Pablo's Bicycle Rentals
415 L StA downtown bike rental place - great for hoping onto the coastal trail
Good bird-watching, walking, and biking trails close to downtown and linking up with the Coastal Trail
91 locals recommend
Westchester Lagoon
Good bird-watching, walking, and biking trails close to downtown and linking up with the Coastal Trail
Great bird-watching and wild-life viewing boardwalk on the south of town.
58 locals recommend
Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
2999 E 154th AveGreat bird-watching and wild-life viewing boardwalk on the south of town.
A little park on the Coastal Trail near the airport with scenic views across the inlet
Point Woronzof Park
A little park on the Coastal Trail near the airport with scenic views across the inlet
Essentials
A local coffee company with many locations around town - and one just down the street on 6th Avenue.
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdA local coffee company with many locations around town - and one just down the street on 6th Avenue.
New Sagaya City Market
900 W 13th AveDowntown's Grocery Store
Natural Pantry
3680 Barrow StThe closest thing to a Whole Foods in Alaska & locally owned.
Dondee's Laundromat
2701 Minnesota DrThe laundromat most guests use & have liked
In case any essentials were forgotten... two locations in Anchorage, but I prefer the C Street location.
Target
In case any essentials were forgotten... two locations in Anchorage, but I prefer the C Street location.
La Bodega
A local specialty beer, wine, and spirits shop
Brown Jug Warehouse Store #242
4140 Old Seward HwyGiant liquor store with a huge selection
City/town information
Our local downhill ski area a scenic drive south of town with lots of great restaurants and sight seeing opportunities.
Girdwood
Our local downhill ski area a scenic drive south of town with lots of great restaurants and sight seeing opportunities.
Not a town, but a beautiful park with cool old mining buildings and lots of hiking opportunities north of town.
49 locals recommend
Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord RdNot a town, but a beautiful park with cool old mining buildings and lots of hiking opportunities north of town.