Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Highly recommended restaurants popular with locals and tourists alike from casual inexpensive to fine dining.
TOP-rated, chef-owned wine bar and fine-dining restaurant just 5 minutes away. Reservations recommended for this small place. (Don't be put off by the fact it is located in a little shopping mall.)
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Kincaid Grill
6700 Jewel Lake RdTOP-rated, chef-owned wine bar and fine-dining restaurant just 5 minutes away. Reservations recommended for this small place. (Don't be put off by the fact it is located in a little shopping mall.)
This is Anchorage's newest Starbucks so it is not as busy and it is near Target and Cabela's. There is also a Starbucks located inside Target but it is not a corporate Starbucks.
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Starbucks
110 W Tudor RdThis is Anchorage's newest Starbucks so it is not as busy and it is near Target and Cabela's. There is also a Starbucks located inside Target but it is not a corporate Starbucks.
Great breakfasts in the dining room. The coffee house offers some food as well as pastries. One of Anchorage's newer establishments, it is modern and popular with locals.
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South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyGreat breakfasts in the dining room. The coffee house offers some food as well as pastries. One of Anchorage's newer establishments, it is modern and popular with locals.
For the full coffee experience including roasted on site and fresh baked pastries visit this local coffee roaster and coffee shop. Several locations.
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SteamDot Coffee & Espresso Lab
10950 O'Malley Centre DrFor the full coffee experience including roasted on site and fresh baked pastries visit this local coffee roaster and coffee shop. Several locations.
This is highly rated and very popular (busy!) for pizza and brews including their own root beer and cream soda for the non-alcoholic choice.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThis is highly rated and very popular (busy!) for pizza and brews including their own root beer and cream soda for the non-alcoholic choice.
Across Old Seward Highway from the Dimond Mall, it is highly rated. Our guests recommend it!
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Suite 100 Restaurant Bar & Lounge
1000 E Dimond BlvdAcross Old Seward Highway from the Dimond Mall, it is highly rated. Our guests recommend it!
Very popular local bakery known for their breakfast focaccia, sandwiches, breads and pastries. This new location is in an hip industrial setting close to the top-rated Anchorage Brewing Company just down the road from Costco.
189 habitants recommandent
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StVery popular local bakery known for their breakfast focaccia, sandwiches, breads and pastries. This new location is in an hip industrial setting close to the top-rated Anchorage Brewing Company just down the road from Costco.
Highly recommended in Anchorage for Sushi and only a couple minutes away!
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Ronnie Sushi
8901 Jewel Lake RdHighly recommended in Anchorage for Sushi and only a couple minutes away!
Smashburger
317 W 104th AveFor good fast food, we like this place just 5 minutes away.
Looking for Alaskan seafood? Consider this Highly rated restaurant with craft beers on tap. Very popular with locals and tourists alike along for its casual atmosphere. Located downtown. $30-$34. Check it out on Trip Advisor or Yelp.
Busy so reservations are recommended.
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveLooking for Alaskan seafood? Consider this Highly rated restaurant with craft beers on tap. Very popular with locals and tourists alike along for its casual atmosphere. Located downtown. $30-$34. Check it out on Trip Advisor or Yelp.
Busy so reservations are recommended.
American hand-crafted hard cider and locally-made non-alcoholic options. Outdoor patio from May through September. Food available at food trucks.
185 habitants recommandent
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetAmerican hand-crafted hard cider and locally-made non-alcoholic options. Outdoor patio from May through September. Food available at food trucks.
Top-rated in Anchorage for seafood and fine dining located in mid-town in a humble strip mall, but don't be put off by that. Reservations recommended.
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Jens' Restaurant
701 W 36th AveTop-rated in Anchorage for seafood and fine dining located in mid-town in a humble strip mall, but don't be put off by that. Reservations recommended.
You can eat in the Bear Tooth Grill or if you would like to see a movie while you eat, then go to the Theatrepub side of the the building. Features Bear Tooth Brewing beers. Expect a wait during busy times.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveYou can eat in the Bear Tooth Grill or if you would like to see a movie while you eat, then go to the Theatrepub side of the the building. Features Bear Tooth Brewing beers. Expect a wait during busy times.
Highly rated and popular restaurant and pub downtown known for its seafood and weekend brunch. Expect a wait during busy times in this small establishment.
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F Street Station
325 F StHighly rated and popular restaurant and pub downtown known for its seafood and weekend brunch. Expect a wait during busy times in this small establishment.
Highly rated restaurant popular for its Alaskan seafood and wines in a lovely fine-dining atmosphere. Located downtown and reservations are recommended.
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Orso
737 W 5th AveHighly rated restaurant popular for its Alaskan seafood and wines in a lovely fine-dining atmosphere. Located downtown and reservations are recommended.
Especially Popular with tourists, this old Alaskan log cabin is an old school diner serving comfort food. Close to the airport. Huge breakfasts.
45 habitants recommandent
Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdEspecially Popular with tourists, this old Alaskan log cabin is an old school diner serving comfort food. Close to the airport. Huge breakfasts.
Rated #3 restaurant in Anchorage and said to have the best breakfast in town. Always popular so a reservation is recommended, but if you have to wait, they offer delicious complimentary coffee. Closes 3 pm.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveRated #3 restaurant in Anchorage and said to have the best breakfast in town. Always popular so a reservation is recommended, but if you have to wait, they offer delicious complimentary coffee. Closes 3 pm.
Essentials
Carrs
1501 Huffman RdCarrs is Safeway and this is actually within walking distance!
Groceries, department store, liquor store and gas station only a few minutes from the apartment. Also has a Starbucks in it.
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Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdGroceries, department store, liquor store and gas station only a few minutes from the apartment. Also has a Starbucks in it.
Closest place for gas just a few minutes down Dimond Blvd. There is also a Chevron gas station across the street.
Fred Meyer Fuel Center
7701 Debarr RoadClosest place for gas just a few minutes down Dimond Blvd. There is also a Chevron gas station across the street.
Closest gas station just a few minutes east on Dimond Blvd. There is also a Fred Meyer gas station across the street.
Chevron
2200 W Dimond BlvdClosest gas station just a few minutes east on Dimond Blvd. There is also a Fred Meyer gas station across the street.
Everything Else
There's so much to see & do! Museums, hiking, skiing, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, glacier tours, train excursions, just to name a few. Listed below are some of the things that are close by and some are great day trips.
Easy 10-15 minute drive to the airport. Far enough away that we get very little jet noise.
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
5000 W International Airport RdEasy 10-15 minute drive to the airport. Far enough away that we get very little jet noise.
Skiing, tram to the top of the mountain, glacier viewing, dining, trails and a couple of summer festivals. Beautiful grounds.
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Alyeska
Skiing, tram to the top of the mountain, glacier viewing, dining, trails and a couple of summer festivals. Beautiful grounds.
Sightseeing
These are favorite spots, some known mostly by locals and others popular with everyone!
A huge park within 10 minute drive from the apartment and it includes picnicking, miles of multi-use trails, groomed ski trails, lakes, Cook Inlet views, lakes, wildlife and Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
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Parc Kincaid
9401 Raspberry RoadA huge park within 10 minute drive from the apartment and it includes picnicking, miles of multi-use trails, groomed ski trails, lakes, Cook Inlet views, lakes, wildlife and Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
Just a little lake, but it is just a few minutes west on Dimond Blvd. For more lakes, check out Kincaid Park.
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Jewel Lake
4401 W Dimond BlvdJust a little lake, but it is just a few minutes west on Dimond Blvd. For more lakes, check out Kincaid Park.
Within a few minutes drive and offers trails to expansive Cook Inlet views. You may see Sandhill Cranes there. A nice place to walk.
Campbell Creek Estuary
Selkirk DriveWithin a few minutes drive and offers trails to expansive Cook Inlet views. You may see Sandhill Cranes there. A nice place to walk.
Within a 5 minute drive and tucked away in Southport residential neighborhood, it offers expansive Cook Inlet views with the mountains in the background.
Carr-Gottstein Park
3130 Discovery Bay DrWithin a 5 minute drive and tucked away in Southport residential neighborhood, it offers expansive Cook Inlet views with the mountains in the background.
By the airport, it is one of the largest and busiest seaplane bases in the world.
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Lake Hood
By the airport, it is one of the largest and busiest seaplane bases in the world.
Beautiful view of Cook Inlet, Anchorage and all the mountains. Coastal Trail access point.
Good area for seeing moose, too.
Treat yourself to a sunset here!
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Earthquake Park
5101 Point Woronzof RdBeautiful view of Cook Inlet, Anchorage and all the mountains. Coastal Trail access point.
Good area for seeing moose, too.
Treat yourself to a sunset here!
Access the beach here with mountain and city views. We have seen moose here often. It connects to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Airplanes take off right overhead.
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Point Woronzof
Point Woronzof RoadAccess the beach here with mountain and city views. We have seen moose here often. It connects to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Airplanes take off right overhead.
Short 15 minute drive to see fish, birds, wildlife and views. Check it out when the salmon are running.
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Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
2999 E 154th AveShort 15 minute drive to see fish, birds, wildlife and views. Check it out when the salmon are running.
GPS "Glen Alps Trailhead" aka Flattop to locals which is only about 15 minutes up the hillside into Chugach Park. There is a parking area ($5) and a short walk to Beautiful panoramic views of the city, mountains, and inlet. Several easier trails and the more difficult trail to the top of Flattop for the more adventurous. Bathroom, too.
241 habitants recommandent
Flattop Mountain
GPS "Glen Alps Trailhead" aka Flattop to locals which is only about 15 minutes up the hillside into Chugach Park. There is a parking area ($5) and a short walk to Beautiful panoramic views of the city, mountains, and inlet. Several easier trails and the more difficult trail to the top of Flattop for the more adventurous. Bathroom, too.
The most scenic train ride is from Anchorage to Seward which is a very popular destination. There is a shorter train loop as well that is very scenic.
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Alaska Railroad Depot station
415 E Railroad AveThe most scenic train ride is from Anchorage to Seward which is a very popular destination. There is a shorter train loop as well that is very scenic.
Another popular stop on a day trip to Alyeska, Girdwood, Seward, Whittier and the Kenai Peninsula. Has visitor center, too.
Portage Glacier & Portage Valley
Another popular stop on a day trip to Alyeska, Girdwood, Seward, Whittier and the Kenai Peninsula. Has visitor center, too.
Great day trip for a wildlife glacier cruise, fishing charter, the Sea Life Center, Exit Glacier, Lowell Point beach and hiking. It is a cruise ship port so it will be crowded mid-May through mid-September.
125 habitants recommandent
Seward
Great day trip for a wildlife glacier cruise, fishing charter, the Sea Life Center, Exit Glacier, Lowell Point beach and hiking. It is a cruise ship port so it will be crowded mid-May through mid-September.
Great day trip for fishing charters, glacier cruises, dining. It is a very tiny town accessed via the very long tunnel. Check tunnel schedule before you leave since there is limited access.
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Whittier
Great day trip for fishing charters, glacier cruises, dining. It is a very tiny town accessed via the very long tunnel. Check tunnel schedule before you leave since there is limited access.
"One of the most beautiful coastal trails in the nation; the trail gently winds along the coast eleven miles from downtown to the chalet at Kincaid Park and is by far Anchorage's most popular trail. Leave the bustling city behind, and explore a local treasure that tells a long tale of natural and human history. Skirt the fault line of the '64 quake, stroll through scented forests, look for moose, and take in sweeping vistas where you can spot beluga whales and North America's highest peak, Mount McKinley also known as Denali all in a single view. We've highlighted the first five miles of the trail for you from the modern skyline of downtown to the open skies of Point Woronzof."
Closest access point is at Kincaid Park Chalet just 10 mins from the apartment.
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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Raspberry Road"One of the most beautiful coastal trails in the nation; the trail gently winds along the coast eleven miles from downtown to the chalet at Kincaid Park and is by far Anchorage's most popular trail. Leave the bustling city behind, and explore a local treasure that tells a long tale of natural and human history. Skirt the fault line of the '64 quake, stroll through scented forests, look for moose, and take in sweeping vistas where you can spot beluga whales and North America's highest peak, Mount McKinley also known as Denali all in a single view. We've highlighted the first five miles of the trail for you from the modern skyline of downtown to the open skies of Point Woronzof."
Closest access point is at Kincaid Park Chalet just 10 mins from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular for unique beers located in a hip industrial building down the road from Costco (Dimond). Outside there is a fire pit/ seating area. (The popular Fire Island Rustic Bakery is at the end of W 91st)
37 habitants recommandent
Anchorage Brewing Company
148 W 91st AvePopular for unique beers located in a hip industrial building down the road from Costco (Dimond). Outside there is a fire pit/ seating area. (The popular Fire Island Rustic Bakery is at the end of W 91st)
Hugely popular local brewery with great food for lunch and dinner. Downtown with outdoor seating and great views of Cook Inlet.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveHugely popular local brewery with great food for lunch and dinner. Downtown with outdoor seating and great views of Cook Inlet.
American hand-crafted hard cider and locally-made non-alcoholic options. Outdoor patio from May through September. Food available at food trucks.
29 habitants recommandent
Double Shovel Cider Company
502 W 58th AveAmerican hand-crafted hard cider and locally-made non-alcoholic options. Outdoor patio from May through September. Food available at food trucks.
Highly rated local brewery serving award-winning beers and food just 10 mins from the apartment.
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Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook DrHighly rated local brewery serving award-winning beers and food just 10 mins from the apartment.