Special Places to Visit
Food scene
Rated one of the top pizza and brew places in the U.S. The best pizza ever!!!
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyRated one of the top pizza and brew places in the U.S. The best pizza ever!!!
Kincaid Grill
6700 Jewel Lake RdOne of the best fine dining venues in Anchorage
"Hole in the wall" favorite for lifetime Alaskans. best burgers, amazing fries and shakes.
27 locals recommend
Lucky Wishbone
1033 E 5th Ave"Hole in the wall" favorite for lifetime Alaskans. best burgers, amazing fries and shakes.
Gourmet seafood and steaks, close to the water and the cute downtown area
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGourmet seafood and steaks, close to the water and the cute downtown area
At the top of Alyeska-the tram going up boasts amazing views of Girdwood and the inlet
57 locals recommend
Chair 5 Restaurant
171 Lindblad AveAt the top of Alyeska-the tram going up boasts amazing views of Girdwood and the inlet
City/town information
Right on a river fed by glaciers, Talkeetna has zip lining, lots of awesome tourist shops, delicious dining and coffee shops. You can see Denali on clear days from the water. It's an adorable, small town with a true Alaskan vibe
130 locals recommend
Talkeetna
Right on a river fed by glaciers, Talkeetna has zip lining, lots of awesome tourist shops, delicious dining and coffee shops. You can see Denali on clear days from the water. It's an adorable, small town with a true Alaskan vibe
Alyeska a/k/a Girdwood. Where the ski resort is, don't miss the blueberry festival in the fall and the Forest Fair in mid-Summer
24 locals recommend
Alyeska
Alyeska a/k/a Girdwood. Where the ski resort is, don't miss the blueberry festival in the fall and the Forest Fair in mid-Summer
Another very cute town about 50 min from Anchorage. Home of the Palmer State Fair mid August-Labor day each year. Have weekly Farmers Markets, great places to eat, cute shops to look in. Palmer also has a popular mountain to climb, "The Butte." for all skill levels. Another popular mountain is, "Pioneer Peak" for the more avid hiker.
48 locals recommend
Palmer
Another very cute town about 50 min from Anchorage. Home of the Palmer State Fair mid August-Labor day each year. Have weekly Farmers Markets, great places to eat, cute shops to look in. Palmer also has a popular mountain to climb, "The Butte." for all skill levels. Another popular mountain is, "Pioneer Peak" for the more avid hiker.
City advice
What to pack
Alway bring a coat..
Even if the weather appears to be warm with blue sky bring warm clothing it can change very fast
Getting around
Anchorage everything is close
You can get from one end of Anchorage to the other in about 15-20 minutes. Everything is about 15-20 minutes away.
Don't miss
First Friday is always special.
Art galleries stay open late and they sometimes serve appetizers. The downtown area stays open later, even in winter. Don't miss visiting Girdwood (45 min away). It's a little boho/hippie/ski resort town with good places to eat, beautiful scenery and nice hikes. Be careful about bears.
Every summer we HAVE to visit Talkeetna. It's the cutest little town and it would be fun to take the Alaska Railroad there if you can swing it.
Flat Top is a great hike in Anchorage for all levels of experience and has great views. Don't miss the Coastal Trail downtown. You can run, walk or bike it.
Don't miss
Westchester Lagoon
On warmer days in the winter Westchester Lagoon has ice skating.
Ways to save
Save Money
Buy the Northern Lights coupon book before you arrive or when you get here. Used to be able to get them at Barnes and Noble. In the summer especially you can get all kinds of discounts like 2 for price of 1 on river trips, Alaska Railroad, dining etc