Guidebook for Anchorage
Arts & Culture
I continue to be a amazed that such a world class institution exists in such a small city. Definitely worth a visit, expect to spend several hours.
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StI continue to be a amazed that such a world class institution exists in such a small city. Definitely worth a visit, expect to spend several hours.
I-Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrExplore Alaska Native Culture
Nice used book store. This location also has good places to eat and REI store.
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Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdNice used book store. This location also has good places to eat and REI store.
Parks & Nature
Westchester Lagoon
Scenic views, playground, nice walking.
Glen Alps Trailhead Rest Area
Glen Alps RoadGreat views and hiking trails.
Large wooded park with many hiking and biking trails. Wildlife spotting is common.
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Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadLarge wooded park with many hiking and biking trails. Wildlife spotting is common.
Paved bike/walk/running trail from our house to downtown or out towards the airport.
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Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
Paved bike/walk/running trail from our house to downtown or out towards the airport.
Sunset views and airplanes, near the end of the runway.
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Point Woronzof Overlook
7251 Point Woronzof RdSunset views and airplanes, near the end of the runway.
Food Scene
Good for coffee and breakfast through dinner and drinks, close to our place.
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Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain StGood for coffee and breakfast through dinner and drinks, close to our place.
It just smells good in here! The baked goods are excellent. Has sit down dining space.
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StIt just smells good in here! The baked goods are excellent. Has sit down dining space.
Gourmet dining typically with fresh Alaskan seafood options.
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Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StGourmet dining typically with fresh Alaskan seafood options.
Fat Ptarmigan
441 W 5th AveExcellent wood fired pizza, beer, salads.
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetTasty locally made ice cream with creative flavors.
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdExcellent menu, craft cocktails, kid friendly.
Several options, see a movie and order diner delivered to your table inside the theater. Dine at the grill for Tex-mex fusion or eat at the restaurant in the theater for pizza, salad and burritos. Very popular, expect waits at peak hours.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveSeveral options, see a movie and order diner delivered to your table inside the theater. Dine at the grill for Tex-mex fusion or eat at the restaurant in the theater for pizza, salad and burritos. Very popular, expect waits at peak hours.
Ray's Place
2412 Spenard RdBudget friendly Vietnamese food. Good service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Williwaw Social
609 F StCheck online for upcoming live music.
Check for live music. Also has a cool rooftop bar and dining.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveCheck for live music. Also has a cool rooftop bar and dining.
Shopping
REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdFor your outdoor clothing and accessory needs.
This shop has quality items made or designed by local artists; jewlery, art, t-shirts, hoodies, gifts.
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Dos Manos
1317 W Northern Lights BlvdThis shop has quality items made or designed by local artists; jewlery, art, t-shirts, hoodies, gifts.
Essentials
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdOne stop shopping from groceries to tennis shoes.
Also has grab and go or made to order food, espresso and sit down dining.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdAlso has grab and go or made to order food, espresso and sit down dining.