Brie's Guidebook
Brewery
Only about a mile from the apartment and a really fun local place with good local beer. Food is very limited but I think you can bring your own.
11 locals recommend
Resolution Brewing Company
3024 Mountain View DrOnly about a mile from the apartment and a really fun local place with good local beer. Food is very limited but I think you can bring your own.
If you like Cider thing place is really cool! They don't serve food but usually have a food truck out front. Follow their social media for more informatio.
29 locals recommend
Double Shovel Cider Company
502 W 58th AveIf you like Cider thing place is really cool! They don't serve food but usually have a food truck out front. Follow their social media for more informatio.
They have really great light beers and also don't serve food but have food trucks outside most nights. Follow their social media for more information.
10 locals recommend
Cynosure Brewing
144 E Potter DrThey have really great light beers and also don't serve food but have food trucks outside most nights. Follow their social media for more information.
King Street Brewing Company
9050 King StAwesome brewery with amazing rooftop deck!
They serve my favorite beer, raspberry wheat! Food is a bit pricey but on Tuesdays they do $5-$7 growler fills.
211 locals recommend
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveThey serve my favorite beer, raspberry wheat! Food is a bit pricey but on Tuesdays they do $5-$7 growler fills.
I had a berry something beer and it was delicious! I need to go back!
9 locals recommend
Turnagain Brewing
7920 King StI had a berry something beer and it was delicious! I need to go back!
Food Scene
Restuarant and brewery with awesome food and beer! They can be a bit pricey but worth it!
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveRestuarant and brewery with awesome food and beer! They can be a bit pricey but worth it!
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyLocal favorite pizza place.
Local favorite where you can watch a movie and get food delivered to your seat. If you like spicy order the diablo breadsticks.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveLocal favorite where you can watch a movie and get food delivered to your seat. If you like spicy order the diablo breadsticks.
Burrito Factory
2801 Boniface PkwyMy favorite place to get breakfast burritos!
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetLocal ice cream made with fun local products!
Sightseeing
I work here and volunteer here and give private tours. It is completely outside and a hidden gem!
37 locals recommend
Alaska Botanical Garden
4601 Campbell Airstrip RdI work here and volunteer here and give private tours. It is completely outside and a hidden gem!
This is a nice little hike not too far out of town. I think it's only a few miles but the beginning portion is very steep.
80 locals recommend
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayThis is a nice little hike not too far out of town. I think it's only a few miles but the beginning portion is very steep.
Really awesome views of the city from the parking lot. There is a trail that goes further up and I think it's about 5 miles round trip, but the last part is difficult.
45 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain Trail
Blueberry Loop TrailReally awesome views of the city from the parking lot. There is a trail that goes further up and I think it's about 5 miles round trip, but the last part is difficult.
It is a beautiful drive out there but a pit pricey to actually get on the ice but very worth it.
105 locals recommend
Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayIt is a beautiful drive out there but a pit pricey to actually get on the ice but very worth it.
Nature
Fun local place to go swimming in the Summer. Get there early because during the Summer it can fill up fast! They have a few picnic tables and some shade.
12 locals recommend
Mirror Lake
Fun local place to go swimming in the Summer. Get there early because during the Summer it can fill up fast! They have a few picnic tables and some shade.
Huge park in Anchorage with disc golf course. Lots of trails to walk and bike, one section has sand dunes.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadHuge park in Anchorage with disc golf course. Lots of trails to walk and bike, one section has sand dunes.
Polar Bear Playground, Russian Jack Springs Park
701-799 Pine StReally fun polar bear slide and park!
Visit the Campbell Tract area for a nice 1 mile paved walk with the forest. I've seen moose there many times. You can also take the adjacent trail through the woods.
Bureau of Land Management
222 W 7th AveVisit the Campbell Tract area for a nice 1 mile paved walk with the forest. I've seen moose there many times. You can also take the adjacent trail through the woods.
Local spot just off the highway to stop and look for cook Inlet Belugas in the ocean. If you turn around you might see doll sheep on the mountain behind you. Be careful crossing the railroad tracks if you decide to do that.
61 locals recommend
Beluga Point Sight
Seward HighwayLocal spot just off the highway to stop and look for cook Inlet Belugas in the ocean. If you turn around you might see doll sheep on the mountain behind you. Be careful crossing the railroad tracks if you decide to do that.
City advice
Book before you go
Brie's Botanical Garden Tours
Guided tours of the Alaska Botanical Garden in Anchorage. This is my tour business, visit www dot briestours dot com for more information.
Getting around
Turo Rental
I have an 8 seater Subaru Ascent that I rent on Turo. Visit www dot briestours dot com for more information and the link.