Meriah’s guidebook
Hikes & Sites
Kincaid Park -- Overlooking a coastal highland on Anchorage's west shore, Kincaid Park is a mecca for day-trippers seeking untouched virgin forest and both paved and unpaved walking and hiking. The sprawling trails at Kincaid can be confusing, so newcomers should plan to stick to paved trails unless traveling with a guide. Additional activities include mountain bike trails and frisbee golf in the Summer and world-class cross-country ski trails in the Winter. It is common to see moose here in the summer.
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Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry Road
Kincaid Park -- Overlooking a coastal highland on Anchorage's west shore, Kincaid Park is a mecca for day-trippers seeking untouched virgin forest and both paved and unpaved walking and hiking. The sprawling trails at Kincaid can be confusing, so newcomers should plan to stick to paved trails unless traveling with a guide. Additional activities include mountain bike trails and frisbee golf in the Summer and world-class cross-country ski trails in the Winter. It is common to see moose here in the summer.
This popular trail runs along roughly 10 miles of the western coastline of the city. Starts in Downtown and ends in Kincaid Park near the airport. Features views of Cook Inlet and western mountain ranges throughout as well as wooded areas and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trail itself is well-maintained throughout its length. Most bike rental companies are located in downtown, which means this will be the easiest trail to access.
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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Raspberry RoadThis popular trail runs along roughly 10 miles of the western coastline of the city. Starts in Downtown and ends in Kincaid Park near the airport. Features views of Cook Inlet and western mountain ranges throughout as well as wooded areas and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trail itself is well-maintained throughout its length. Most bike rental companies are located in downtown, which means this will be the easiest trail to access.
Often considered a well-kept secret among locals, the 4,000 acre Far North Bicentennial Park is nearly five times larger than New York's Central Park and conceals numerous amenities within its green canopy of trees. Hikers can enjoy extensive trails and even enjoy tracing the path of winter dog mushing track. Also available is a Botanic Garden, playgrounds, creeks, and numerous wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Far North Bicentennial Park
4970 Campbell Airstrip RoadOften considered a well-kept secret among locals, the 4,000 acre Far North Bicentennial Park is nearly five times larger than New York's Central Park and conceals numerous amenities within its green canopy of trees. Hikers can enjoy extensive trails and even enjoy tracing the path of winter dog mushing track. Also available is a Botanic Garden, playgrounds, creeks, and numerous wildlife viewing opportunities.
13 minute drive, just outside of Anchorage
This iconic Alaskan viewing spot has 1500 feet of boardwalk built for families, kids, and couples to see many different animals including hundreds of bird species, salmon, moose and even black and brown bears. You won’t want to miss this destination during the summer and fall seasons.
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Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
2999 E 154th Ave13 minute drive, just outside of Anchorage
This iconic Alaskan viewing spot has 1500 feet of boardwalk built for families, kids, and couples to see many different animals including hundreds of bird species, salmon, moose and even black and brown bears. You won’t want to miss this destination during the summer and fall seasons.
Enjoy a beautiful drive along the Turnagain arm where you can often see doll sheep on the Mountains on your left and the beautiful inlet on your right. Stop for bit & whale watch many times you can see beluga whales from here, hence the name!
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Beluga Point Sight
Seward HighwayEnjoy a beautiful drive along the Turnagain arm where you can often see doll sheep on the Mountains on your left and the beautiful inlet on your right. Stop for bit & whale watch many times you can see beluga whales from here, hence the name!
south of Anchorage on Seward Hwy (mile 79).
This family-friendly adventure is popular with both locals and tourists. AWCC provides refuge for orphaned, injured or ill animals. Visitors drive through the park and see animals large fenced habitat areas including bears, eagles, elk, moose, bison, and more.
Phone: +1 907 783-2025
Admission // $17 adult, $13 student (7 - 17), Children 6 & under are free // $15 Active Military (with ID), $15 Seniors (Ages 65 and older).
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Hwysouth of Anchorage on Seward Hwy (mile 79).
This family-friendly adventure is popular with both locals and tourists. AWCC provides refuge for orphaned, injured or ill animals. Visitors drive through the park and see animals large fenced habitat areas including bears, eagles, elk, moose, bison, and more.
Phone: +1 907 783-2025
Admission // $17 adult, $13 student (7 - 17), Children 6 & under are free // $15 Active Military (with ID), $15 Seniors (Ages 65 and older).
42 Minute Drive
Looking for an easy leisurely hike in an area surrounded by mountains with several viewing points for salmon and birds? This is a great spot for families to explore the Alaskan wilderness. These trails go for miles and have several different places it can take you. There is even a hike through the back mountains from eagle river to Girdwood, called crow creek pass. But that is a 2-3 day hike for most people.
It is a good idea to bring bear spray in any of the trails you decide to hike.
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River Rd42 Minute Drive
Looking for an easy leisurely hike in an area surrounded by mountains with several viewing points for salmon and birds? This is a great spot for families to explore the Alaskan wilderness. These trails go for miles and have several different places it can take you. There is even a hike through the back mountains from eagle river to Girdwood, called crow creek pass. But that is a 2-3 day hike for most people.
It is a good idea to bring bear spray in any of the trails you decide to hike.
38 minute drive
Another great hike that is easy for all ages, this trail takes you above a creek and right up next to thunderbird falls for a beautiful viewing deck overlooking it. The trail is about a mile long.
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Amathunzi kaThunderbird
25321 Old Glenn Highway38 minute drive
Another great hike that is easy for all ages, this trail takes you above a creek and right up next to thunderbird falls for a beautiful viewing deck overlooking it. The trail is about a mile long.
56 minute drive
Eklutna Lake is a great place for a day trip! Beautiful scenic views, glacial fed lake with a view of the glacier, kayak and canoe rentals, a good spot of a picnic, trails to hike, and if you are daring enough to bring you swim trunks you can tell people that you swam in glacier water!
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Eklutna Lake
56 minute drive
Eklutna Lake is a great place for a day trip! Beautiful scenic views, glacial fed lake with a view of the glacier, kayak and canoe rentals, a good spot of a picnic, trails to hike, and if you are daring enough to bring you swim trunks you can tell people that you swam in glacier water!
57 minute drive
This is a fun trip for the family, where you can pet and feed reindeer, and see a moose and Bison as well. Then you can spend some time in Palmer, home of the Alaskan State Fair
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I-Farm ye-Reindeer
5561 Bodenburg Loop57 minute drive
This is a fun trip for the family, where you can pet and feed reindeer, and see a moose and Bison as well. Then you can spend some time in Palmer, home of the Alaskan State Fair
Food Scene
Enjoy some of Anchorage best places to eat!
This is the BEST place to eat pizza in Anchorage!
low-key, unique and unquestionably authentic. Must-go if you like beer.
Can be busy. Frequently has outdoor concerts during the summer on the first Thursday of every month. Hosts favorites are the avalanche & chipotle steak with a side of diablo sticks and homemade rootbeer!
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThis is the BEST place to eat pizza in Anchorage!
low-key, unique and unquestionably authentic. Must-go if you like beer.
Can be busy. Frequently has outdoor concerts during the summer on the first Thursday of every month. Hosts favorites are the avalanche & chipotle steak with a side of diablo sticks and homemade rootbeer!
5300 Old Seward Hwy, An Alaskan institution and consistently voted Anchorage's best burger. In the summer, the outdoor seating next to Campbell Creek is very pleasant. Family friendly. Cash only ATM available inside.
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Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward Hwy5300 Old Seward Hwy, An Alaskan institution and consistently voted Anchorage's best burger. In the summer, the outdoor seating next to Campbell Creek is very pleasant. Family friendly. Cash only ATM available inside.
$$
5th Ave between H and G St, +1 907 274-BREW
A very popular place to eat in downtown Anchorage. Wide selection of food, impressive selection of beers from their brewery. Hard to go wrong with this one if you're looking for a place to eat downtown. Try the peanut butter pie!!
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th Ave$$
5th Ave between H and G St, +1 907 274-BREW
A very popular place to eat in downtown Anchorage. Wide selection of food, impressive selection of beers from their brewery. Hard to go wrong with this one if you're looking for a place to eat downtown. Try the peanut butter pie!!
4333 Spenard
Anchorage AK 99502
An oldie but a goodie. This is a famous Alaska landmark in Anchorage fun to take kids because of all the Alaskan decor.
They serve breakfast lunch and dinner.
We think it's best for breakfast. Popular with the locals for good prices and big portions. We enjoy the biscuits and gravy and the eggs benedict.
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Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard Rd4333 Spenard
Anchorage AK 99502
An oldie but a goodie. This is a famous Alaska landmark in Anchorage fun to take kids because of all the Alaskan decor.
They serve breakfast lunch and dinner.
We think it's best for breakfast. Popular with the locals for good prices and big portions. We enjoy the biscuits and gravy and the eggs benedict.
Great place for breakfast. Friendly atmosphere healthy options, tasty food and affordable prices.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveGreat place for breakfast. Friendly atmosphere healthy options, tasty food and affordable prices.
Host Food Favorites
907-272-844
This is our favorite Thai place in town
Place an order for pick on Lake Otis.
Host favorites are beef penag & chicken curry noodles we like it with 2 stars for a little heat!
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Lahn Pad Thai
2101 Abbott Road907-272-844
This is our favorite Thai place in town
Place an order for pick on Lake Otis.
Host favorites are beef penag & chicken curry noodles we like it with 2 stars for a little heat!
2700 Blueberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
Drive through gyros! What more can you ask for! Best Tasziki Sauce ever!
We LOVE this place! We always get the lamb gyro usually 2 of them each!
Zorba's Gyros
2700 Blueberry Road2700 Blueberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
Drive through gyros! What more can you ask for! Best Tasziki Sauce ever!
We LOVE this place! We always get the lamb gyro usually 2 of them each!
$$$
Known by the locals simply as "Simon's" this Anchorage landmark has beautiful panoramic views overlooking Cook Inlet, Mount Susitna and the Alaska Range Known for it flawless steak, fresh and innovative seafood
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L Street$$$
Known by the locals simply as "Simon's" this Anchorage landmark has beautiful panoramic views overlooking Cook Inlet, Mount Susitna and the Alaska Range Known for it flawless steak, fresh and innovative seafood
8691 jewel lake road
Anchorage AK 99502
907-222-0949
This is our favorite coffee place in town. Perfect for a great Americano or latte! They open a 6am.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights Blvd8691 jewel lake road
Anchorage AK 99502
907-222-0949
This is our favorite coffee place in town. Perfect for a great Americano or latte! They open a 6am.
Food Near By
$$$
6700 Jewel Lake Rd
(907) 243-0507
Kincaid Grill is a small intimate restaurant perfect for a romantic dinner. Kincaid Grill is well known for being one of the finest restaurants in the Anchorage area for its quality preparation of Alaskan Regional cuisine.
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Kincaid Grill
6700 Jewel Lake Rd $$$
6700 Jewel Lake Rd
(907) 243-0507
Kincaid Grill is a small intimate restaurant perfect for a romantic dinner. Kincaid Grill is well known for being one of the finest restaurants in the Anchorage area for its quality preparation of Alaskan Regional cuisine.
3901 Raspberry Road
(907)-248-3068
Burgers fries and ice cream and much more!
Good for desserts, kids & something quick but yummy!
Delivery or take out/curbside available.
* We are not vegetarian but REALLY like their beyond burger & curly fries! They still serve dip cones!
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Tastee Freez
3901 Raspberry Rd3901 Raspberry Road
(907)-248-3068
Burgers fries and ice cream and much more!
Good for desserts, kids & something quick but yummy!
Delivery or take out/curbside available.
* We are not vegetarian but REALLY like their beyond burger & curly fries! They still serve dip cones!
Day Trips
50 Minute drive
Girdwood is most famously known for Alyeska ski slope and Hotel. In the winter this is the best place in Alaska to ski and snowboard! In the summer and fall it is great for a hike through Winner Creek Trail, blueberry, and the Girdwood Forrest fair. There are many great restaurants in this area as well, and a big park (Girdwood Park, Playground and Skate) off the side of the road for kids to stop and play at.
Byron Glacier in Girdwood - easy hike to the glacier about 1.4 miles
Portage Glacier - very well known glacier past Girdwood with an easy walk to it and places to walk on the glacier as well. Easy for all agesÂ
Recommended places to Eat in Girdwood.
Double Musky is a great date night restaurant.
Chair 5 and Jack Sprat are also great options
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Girdwood
50 Minute drive
Girdwood is most famously known for Alyeska ski slope and Hotel. In the winter this is the best place in Alaska to ski and snowboard! In the summer and fall it is great for a hike through Winner Creek Trail, blueberry, and the Girdwood Forrest fair. There are many great restaurants in this area as well, and a big park (Girdwood Park, Playground and Skate) off the side of the road for kids to stop and play at.
Byron Glacier in Girdwood - easy hike to the glacier about 1.4 miles
Portage Glacier - very well known glacier past Girdwood with an easy walk to it and places to walk on the glacier as well. Easy for all agesÂ
Recommended places to Eat in Girdwood.
Double Musky is a great date night restaurant.
Chair 5 and Jack Sprat are also great options
Take a trip to Seward
Seward is situated about 120 miles south of Anchorage in southern Alaska. Adventurous travelers must make the trip to Seward. stunning trails, abundant wildlife, paddle and fish vibrant waters, and explore historic community. Seward is a really special place and no trip to Alaska is complete with out a visit here!
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Seward
Take a trip to Seward
Seward is situated about 120 miles south of Anchorage in southern Alaska. Adventurous travelers must make the trip to Seward. stunning trails, abundant wildlife, paddle and fish vibrant waters, and explore historic community. Seward is a really special place and no trip to Alaska is complete with out a visit here!
This is a special retreat like experience unique to Alaska. As you stay over night in an oceanfront yurt, You will fall in love with the stunning scenery and breathtaking views of Alaskas majestic land. While you’re there you can kayak and explore seeing places most only dream of!
https://www.shearwatercove.com
Shearwater Cove
This is a special retreat like experience unique to Alaska. As you stay over night in an oceanfront yurt, You will fall in love with the stunning scenery and breathtaking views of Alaskas majestic land. While you’re there you can kayak and explore seeing places most only dream of!
https://www.shearwatercove.com
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