Sightseeing
Seward Water Taxi
4th AvenueThese tours are definitely worth doing if you are here during the right season!
This is worth the drive, and there are incredible views along the drive as well.
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I-Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway AveThis is worth the drive, and there are incredible views along the drive as well.
This is a great close up view of local wildlife.
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyThis is a great close up view of local wildlife.
Definitely worth the drive and worth taking one of the shorter tours as well. There are also some amazing river boat tours up there.
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Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayDefinitely worth the drive and worth taking one of the shorter tours as well. There are also some amazing river boat tours up there.
This is an amazing guide service and I recommend their shorter tours or rafting trips for sure.
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NOVA Alaska Guides
38100 Glenn HwyThis is an amazing guide service and I recommend their shorter tours or rafting trips for sure.
IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours
Food scene
This is a must and if you can get a reservation on a weekday early evening. Highly recommended.
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Seven Glaciers Restaurant
1000 Arlberg AveThis is a must and if you can get a reservation on a weekday early evening. Highly recommended.
For restaurants in summer, I’d either get a reservation or plan to arrive just before 5pm and possibly have a wait.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveFor restaurants in summer, I’d either get a reservation or plan to arrive just before 5pm and possibly have a wait.
Expect a wait here and arrive before 5pm if you can.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyExpect a wait here and arrive before 5pm if you can.
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveGet a reservation or arrive just before 5pm.
Chair 5 Restaurant
171 Lindblad AveThis is a great little local favorite in Girdwood.
Ray's Place
2412 Spenard RdTent City Taphouse
343 West 6th AvenueKinley's Restaurant & Bar
3230 Seward HwyFood quality and price point is exceptional. Some of the best tasting Thai, Japanese, Chinese offerings in Anchorage.
The Rickshaw AK
Food quality and price point is exceptional. Some of the best tasting Thai, Japanese, Chinese offerings in Anchorage.
Hiking
This is a big trail system for Nordic skiers and mountain bikers that is great hiking in the summer. Good chance of seeing moose here and very few bears out here but again bear spray is a good idea and maybe a bell.
Kincaid Chalet
6998 Raspberry RdThis is a big trail system for Nordic skiers and mountain bikers that is great hiking in the summer. Good chance of seeing moose here and very few bears out here but again bear spray is a good idea and maybe a bell.
Glen Alps Trailhead Rest Area
Glen Alps RoadBrewery
King Street Brewing Company
9050 King StMidnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook DrThey have a small cafe also that is good.
Fishing
This is a good outfit if you are looking for a fishing adventure on the Kenai River. I recommend the Middle River below Skilak Lake.
Kenai River Drifter's Lodge
18404 Sterling HwyThis is a good outfit if you are looking for a fishing adventure on the Kenai River. I recommend the Middle River below Skilak Lake.
Reel 'Em Inn - Cook Inlet Charters
65910 Oil Well RdIzeluleko zedolobha
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Local shopping
For some local shopping close to my place, try Fred Meyer on Dimond or Carrs/Safeway on Dimond