Guidebook for Anchorage
Parks & Nature
18 mile easy hike along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Plenty of parking. View of downtown Anchorage and on clear days a view of Mt. Denali from right here in town. At the west end views across Cook Inlet of the Alaska Range.
82 locals recommend
Earthquake Park
5101 Point Woronzof Rd18 mile easy hike along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Plenty of parking. View of downtown Anchorage and on clear days a view of Mt. Denali from right here in town. At the west end views across Cook Inlet of the Alaska Range.
4 houses down from our home! Easy and short hiking trail for an early morning run or after dinner walk.
Arnold L. Muldoon Park
7600 E Northern Lights Blvd4 houses down from our home! Easy and short hiking trail for an early morning run or after dinner walk.
Plan a fun day at the Alaska Zoo. Polar, Grizzly and Black Bears, Bengal Tiger, Wolf, Fox, and many other Alaskan animals.
121 locals recommend
Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdPlan a fun day at the Alaska Zoo. Polar, Grizzly and Black Bears, Bengal Tiger, Wolf, Fox, and many other Alaskan animals.
Largest park in Anchorage. Many trails. This is a "be bear aware" hiking experience. Bring bear spray and learn proper "bear encounter" behaviors for your safety.
11 locals recommend
Far North Bicentennial Park
4970 Campbell Airstrip RoadLargest park in Anchorage. Many trails. This is a "be bear aware" hiking experience. Bring bear spray and learn proper "bear encounter" behaviors for your safety.
Take a nature hike through the Alaska Botanical Garden and enjoy the plethora of Alaskan perennials in beautiful natural setting. Located very close to Nikki Dee's B&B.
37 locals recommend
Alaska Botanical Garden
4601 Campbell Airstrip RdTake a nature hike through the Alaska Botanical Garden and enjoy the plethora of Alaskan perennials in beautiful natural setting. Located very close to Nikki Dee's B&B.
Arts & Culture
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrAnchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StEssentials
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdFred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdGetting Around
People Mover Anchorage
700 W 6th AveBus stop 2 blocks from our home.
Food scene
Best steak in town. Also great seafood (the scallops are excellent). Reservations a must.
65 locals recommend
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveBest steak in town. Also great seafood (the scallops are excellent). Reservations a must.
Great seafood. Beautiful view of the ocean from downtown Anchorage. Reservations recommended.
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGreat seafood. Beautiful view of the ocean from downtown Anchorage. Reservations recommended.
South of the Border eclectic menu. Service and ambiance are great. Located downtown. Recommend reservations.
22 locals recommend
Tequila 61
445 W 4th AveSouth of the Border eclectic menu. Service and ambiance are great. Located downtown. Recommend reservations.
Two outdoor decks for dining while enjoying the weather. Great American food menu and full bar. Located downtown. Reservations a must.
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveTwo outdoor decks for dining while enjoying the weather. Great American food menu and full bar. Located downtown. Reservations a must.
Casual dining and great seafood plus American food menu. Live Music is frequent. Located downtown.
118 locals recommend
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveCasual dining and great seafood plus American food menu. Live Music is frequent. Located downtown.
Casual dining and great menu choices. Salads, sandwiches and full meals at reasonable prices. Full bar. Located in Mid-Town/Spenard.
141 locals recommend
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdCasual dining and great menu choices. Salads, sandwiches and full meals at reasonable prices. Full bar. Located in Mid-Town/Spenard.
Top of the Line dining located in the Hotel Captain Cook with views of the city from a lofty perch. Service is superior. Bring your wallet and your appetite. Spendy but worth it.
62 locals recommend
Crow's Nest
939 W 5th AveTop of the Line dining located in the Hotel Captain Cook with views of the city from a lofty perch. Service is superior. Bring your wallet and your appetite. Spendy but worth it.
Our Sushi go to place. Reservations not needed. Prices are reasonable and the service is great. Just 3 miles from our home.
7 locals recommend
Ronnie 2 Sushi
924 Muldoon RdOur Sushi go to place. Reservations not needed. Prices are reasonable and the service is great. Just 3 miles from our home.
Our pick for Thai Food. Clean and cozy and the service is great. Just 3 miles from our home.
Thai Village Restaurant
954 Muldoon RdOur pick for Thai Food. Clean and cozy and the service is great. Just 3 miles from our home.