Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Best Fish Tacos, Chili Rellenos and Garlic Cilantro Fries. Our Favorite!
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveBest Fish Tacos, Chili Rellenos and Garlic Cilantro Fries. Our Favorite!
Best Pizza and Salad lunch special. Great vibe and beer, especially if your a connoisseur.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward Hwy Best Pizza and Salad lunch special. Great vibe and beer, especially if your a connoisseur.
Beautiful decor, seems like you're at a mountain ski resort in down town Anchorage. We love it.
211 locals recommend
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th Ave Beautiful decor, seems like you're at a mountain ski resort in down town Anchorage. We love it.
Best Breakfast-Brunch. Old school family restaurant, great food and excellent staff.
45 locals recommend
Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdBest Breakfast-Brunch. Old school family restaurant, great food and excellent staff.
This restaurant serves great regional Italian food with a funky eclectic vibe.
51 locals recommend
Orso
737 W 5th AveThis restaurant serves great regional Italian food with a funky eclectic vibe.
Sushi & Sushi
639 West International Airport RoadBest Sushi in Anchorage
Best Authentic Street Tacos in town! Their Tamales are great too.
17 locals recommend
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant
8311 Arctic BoulevardBest Authentic Street Tacos in town! Their Tamales are great too.
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGreat Steaks and Sea Food.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
320 W 5th AveGreat Filet Mignon.
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveGreat spot for a healthy breakfast and smoothies.
Essentials
Carrs
1501 Huffman RdBest Produce and Meat.
Natural Pantry
3680 Barrow StBest Healthfood Store
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdBest Selection and Prices on Groceries and Nutrition Products
Best place to find specialty items you won’t find anywhere else, plus farm-direct produce.
41 locals recommend
New Sagaya Midtown Market
3700 Old Seward HwyBest place to find specialty items you won’t find anywhere else, plus farm-direct produce.
R & S Laundr-O-Mat
750 W Dimond BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Regal Dimond Center Cinemas
800 E Dimond BlvdReclining Seats in Small Theaters.
Shopping
Dimond Center Mall
800 E Dimond BlvdArts & Culture
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StBroadway shows, ballets, jazz concerts, operas, and local events.
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueBroadway shows, ballets, jazz concerts, operas, and local events.
Sightseeing
Funky little Ski Town. Great Vibe. Voted #1 of Worlds Best 25 Ski Towns -National Geographic. We love it!
89 locals recommend
Girdwood
Funky little Ski Town. Great Vibe. Voted #1 of Worlds Best 25 Ski Towns -National Geographic. We love it!
Parks & Nature
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyBest Bear Viewing Ever.
Kincaid Park is situated among 1,400 acres of rolling, forested hills and beautiful scenery. The 60km of interwoven trails, of which nearly 20km are lighted, play host to four seasons of biking, hiking, biathlon, triathlon, walking, running, and skiing activities and competitions. Access to the Coastal Trail is within yards of the Outdoor Center.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadKincaid Park is situated among 1,400 acres of rolling, forested hills and beautiful scenery. The 60km of interwoven trails, of which nearly 20km are lighted, play host to four seasons of biking, hiking, biathlon, triathlon, walking, running, and skiing activities and competitions. Access to the Coastal Trail is within yards of the Outdoor Center.
The Alaska Zoo takes great care of the animals. It's a nice walk around wooded trails and an opportunity to see a wide variety of Native Alaskan and other animals.
121 locals recommend
Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdThe Alaska Zoo takes great care of the animals. It's a nice walk around wooded trails and an opportunity to see a wide variety of Native Alaskan and other animals.
In the Talkeetna Mountains between the towns of Willow and Palmer, Hatcher Pass is a local favorite for recreation or a scenic drive.
35 locals recommend
Hatcher Pass Public Use Area
In the Talkeetna Mountains between the towns of Willow and Palmer, Hatcher Pass is a local favorite for recreation or a scenic drive.
Flat meadow loop trail with access to a platform overlooking the Campbell Creek and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge; two spur trails, one to a platform at the base of the bluff providing an upclose experience of Campbell Creek and the estuary, and a second path to a hidden bird blind for view sandhill cranes.
Campbell Creek Estuary
Selkirk DriveFlat meadow loop trail with access to a platform overlooking the Campbell Creek and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge; two spur trails, one to a platform at the base of the bluff providing an upclose experience of Campbell Creek and the estuary, and a second path to a hidden bird blind for view sandhill cranes.