Guidebook for Anchorage
Everything Else
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StGreat bakery, good sandwiches.
Basic groceries, great fish market, bakery, Chinese food, and Kaladi Brothers coffee.
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdBasic groceries, great fish market, bakery, Chinese food, and Kaladi Brothers coffee.
ConocoPhillips Alaska
700 G StIf you work here, you know why it's in the guidebook.
Great venue for all kinds of live theatrical and musical performances.
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueGreat venue for all kinds of live theatrical and musical performances.
Robert B. Atwood Building
State office building. If you need it, it's nearby.
As long as it isn't during school hours, they don't mind if you use the playground, basketball goal, hockey rink, soccer field, or track.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
1205 E StAs long as it isn't during school hours, they don't mind if you use the playground, basketball goal, hockey rink, soccer field, or track.
A serene location where, at the right time of year, you might glimpse a pair of swans. Ducks and Canada geese love the water, when it's not frozen. When it is frozen, you might enjoy the ice skating.
91 locals recommend
Westchester Lagoon
A serene location where, at the right time of year, you might glimpse a pair of swans. Ducks and Canada geese love the water, when it's not frozen. When it is frozen, you might enjoy the ice skating.
The Coastal Trail is a great place to walk, run, or bike. You might even run into a moose if you're not careful (or if you're lucky).
32 locals recommend
Tony Knowles Coastal Bicycle Trails
Tony Knowles Coastal TrailThe Coastal Trail is a great place to walk, run, or bike. You might even run into a moose if you're not careful (or if you're lucky).
Maybe a bit beyond walking distance (depending on your stamina), but a great experience. Great food, occasional live music, and movies if you feel like a cinematic venue.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveMaybe a bit beyond walking distance (depending on your stamina), but a great experience. Great food, occasional live music, and movies if you feel like a cinematic venue.
A brisk, 14 minute walk (according to Google Maps). This museum has exhibits from all aspects of Alaskan history; Native heritage, early American settlement, and the Alaskan Pipeline. For kids, too.
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StA brisk, 14 minute walk (according to Google Maps). This museum has exhibits from all aspects of Alaskan history; Native heritage, early American settlement, and the Alaskan Pipeline. For kids, too.
Another 30 minute walk, but reachable from the #3, #7, and #36 bus routes.
111 locals recommend
Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdAnother 30 minute walk, but reachable from the #3, #7, and #36 bus routes.
Franz Bakery Outlet
2248 Spenard RdHostess says it all.
Anchorage Legislative Information Office
1500 W Benson BlvdIf you don't mind seeing how the sausage is made....
http://www.alaska-bike-rentals.com...Enjoy a bike ride on the Coastal Trail or Mountain Bike at Kincaid Park- Pam
10 locals recommend
Downtown Bicycle Rental, Sales and Repair
333 W 4th Avehttp://www.alaska-bike-rentals.com...Enjoy a bike ride on the Coastal Trail or Mountain Bike at Kincaid Park- Pam
Food Scene
McGinley's Pub
645 G StOur own, downtown Irish-like pub.
The kids love this place. Great burgers, fantastic milk shakes. Bring greenbacks, because they don't take checks or credit cards.
7 locals recommend
Arctic Roadrunner
2477 Arctic BlvdThe kids love this place. Great burgers, fantastic milk shakes. Bring greenbacks, because they don't take checks or credit cards.
The best pho and pad thai in the area. Again, beyond a reasonable walking distance for most, but near the #3 and #7 bus routes for those willing to take the People Mover.
45 locals recommend
Phở Lena
3311 Spenard RdThe best pho and pad thai in the area. Again, beyond a reasonable walking distance for most, but near the #3 and #7 bus routes for those willing to take the People Mover.
This is a nation-wide chain, so...Japanese food with no further explanation needed.
9 locals recommend
Benihana
1100 W 8th AveThis is a nation-wide chain, so...Japanese food with no further explanation needed.
If you don't feel like walking (who can blame you, Google Maps says 30 minutes) they are easily reached from the #3, # 7, and #36 bus routes.
21 locals recommend
Yak & Yeti Cafe
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdIf you don't feel like walking (who can blame you, Google Maps says 30 minutes) they are easily reached from the #3, # 7, and #36 bus routes.
They really do make great burgers. The dining area is small, so be prepared to wait for a place to sit. Also on the #3, 7, and 36 bus routes. Ask the driver where to exit.
35 locals recommend
Tommy's Burger Stop
1106 W 29th PlThey really do make great burgers. The dining area is small, so be prepared to wait for a place to sit. Also on the #3, 7, and 36 bus routes. Ask the driver where to exit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sullivan's Steakhouse
320 W 5th AveFine dining with steak as the focal point.
A marvelous view, and great food to boot. Well worth the visit.
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetA marvelous view, and great food to boot. Well worth the visit.
Breakfast Diner
Heidi’s Family Restaurant
Excellent omelets