Guidebook for Anchorage
Sightseeing
West Chester is a 2.5 mile paved loop that includes lovely views of Mt Susitna and some of Anchorage's friendliest faces. This is an idea place for biking, walking, or running.
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Westchester Lagoon
West Chester is a 2.5 mile paved loop that includes lovely views of Mt Susitna and some of Anchorage's friendliest faces. This is an idea place for biking, walking, or running.
For the outdoor enthusiasts Alyeska resort offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and in the summer the hiking is spectacular. Take the tram to see an incredible view of Turnagain Arm/
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Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveFor the outdoor enthusiasts Alyeska resort offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and in the summer the hiking is spectacular. Take the tram to see an incredible view of Turnagain Arm/
This short hike is a local favorite. This hike will take you up into the front range of the Chugach Mountains where you will have a spectacular view of Anchorage below.
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Flattop Mountain
This short hike is a local favorite. This hike will take you up into the front range of the Chugach Mountains where you will have a spectacular view of Anchorage below.
Food Scene
This staple coffee franchise has some of the best Alaskan coffee- not to mention the peaceful environment. Stop here for a quick breakfast menu of scones and coffee any way you like it.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdThis staple coffee franchise has some of the best Alaskan coffee- not to mention the peaceful environment. Stop here for a quick breakfast menu of scones and coffee any way you like it.
Yum! This truly organic restaurant has a warm feel and delicious eats! It also has great coffee and fun homemade juices and smoothies.
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Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdYum! This truly organic restaurant has a warm feel and delicious eats! It also has great coffee and fun homemade juices and smoothies.
Gwennie's is an old Anchorage staple. Traditional diner food at a very reasonable price- they are open from breakfast-dinner. Check out all the city history on their walls!
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Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdGwennie's is an old Anchorage staple. Traditional diner food at a very reasonable price- they are open from breakfast-dinner. Check out all the city history on their walls!
This asian-fusion cuisine is a must-try! The food is phenomenal and I can't recommend it enough.
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Ginger
425 W 5th AveThis asian-fusion cuisine is a must-try! The food is phenomenal and I can't recommend it enough.
Mooses Tooth was named in the top 3 pizza restaurants in the entire United States. You can't visit Anchorage without trying it at least once.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyMooses Tooth was named in the top 3 pizza restaurants in the entire United States. You can't visit Anchorage without trying it at least once.
Shopping
Want to find a good book to read while staying in Anchorage? Title Wave is a gently used bookstore that offers aisles and aisles of great literary finds.
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Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdWant to find a good book to read while staying in Anchorage? Title Wave is a gently used bookstore that offers aisles and aisles of great literary finds.
REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdThe place to find all your adventure needs, you can't miss REI.
Shopping galore is at your finger-tips at the 5th Avenue Mall. There is something here for everyone in the family.
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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveShopping galore is at your finger-tips at the 5th Avenue Mall. There is something here for everyone in the family.
The Dimond Center offers good shopping for large retailrs like Forever 21 and HM.
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Dimond Center Mall
800 E Dimond BlvdThe Dimond Center offers good shopping for large retailrs like Forever 21 and HM.
Essentials
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdThis grocer is a quick jaunt from the apartment.
This grocery store is a little further away, but it offers the best selection.
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Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdThis grocery store is a little further away, but it offers the best selection.
Everything Else
Kincaid is a great place to get outside. The park offers abundant skiing, running and biking trails. You also shouldn't miss the great view of the inlet.
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Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadKincaid is a great place to get outside. The park offers abundant skiing, running and biking trails. You also shouldn't miss the great view of the inlet.
The airport is only 5 minutes from the house. You should have no problem getting to and from the airport easily.
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
5000 W International Airport RdThe airport is only 5 minutes from the house. You should have no problem getting to and from the airport easily.
Lake Hood is the hub of Alaska Bush Planes. Here is where your adventures sightseeing glaciers and float-plane fishing will begin. There is also a 4 mile loop along the edge for walking or biking.
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Lake Hood
Lake Hood is the hub of Alaska Bush Planes. Here is where your adventures sightseeing glaciers and float-plane fishing will begin. There is also a 4 mile loop along the edge for walking or biking.
Here is a fun place to go that is out of your normal routine. The ARG offers a safe, eclectic place for climbing and bouldering. The athletic community here is fun and supportive.
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Alaska Rock Gym
665 East 33rd AvenueHere is a fun place to go that is out of your normal routine. The ARG offers a safe, eclectic place for climbing and bouldering. The athletic community here is fun and supportive.
The Public Library is a great place to sit and read or get some work done without interruption. The adjacent Cuddy Park is great for brief strolls too!
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Z. J. Loussac Public Library
3600 Denali StThe Public Library is a great place to sit and read or get some work done without interruption. The adjacent Cuddy Park is great for brief strolls too!
Drinks & Nightlife
This lively local bar hosts great music from all around the state. They like to focus on local folk, bluegrass, and blues bands the most. They also have a good menu and a great selection of beers.
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TapRoot in Spenard
3300 Spenard RdThis lively local bar hosts great music from all around the state. They like to focus on local folk, bluegrass, and blues bands the most. They also have a good menu and a great selection of beers.
This bar is a longtime Anchorage staple. It's a dive bar through and through, but it's got great pool and darts for a laid-back low key vibe.
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Buckaroo Club
2819 Spenard RdThis bar is a longtime Anchorage staple. It's a dive bar through and through, but it's got great pool and darts for a laid-back low key vibe.
This bar and restaurant has some of the best food in town, hands down. Expect an odd assortment, like tater-tots and sashimi- but also expect to be seriously satisfied. They also have the best bartenders in town and know how to make a mean cocktail.
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Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdThis bar and restaurant has some of the best food in town, hands down. Expect an odd assortment, like tater-tots and sashimi- but also expect to be seriously satisfied. They also have the best bartenders in town and know how to make a mean cocktail.
Arts & Culture
A Spenard staple, Beartooth offers Cheap movies and great food. They also serve Broken Tooth brewery's beer on tap and they make a mean margarita.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveA Spenard staple, Beartooth offers Cheap movies and great food. They also serve Broken Tooth brewery's beer on tap and they make a mean margarita.
Here is the number one venue for performances in Anchorage. Check the Anchorage Concert Association's listings for more information on upcoming events.
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Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueHere is the number one venue for performances in Anchorage. Check the Anchorage Concert Association's listings for more information on upcoming events.
With ever-changing exhibits- the Anchorage Museum doesn't disappoint. Come check out the rotating pieces as well as the kid-friendly Imaginarium and the Alaska Gallery.
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Anchorage Museum - Rasmuson Center
625 C StWith ever-changing exhibits- the Anchorage Museum doesn't disappoint. Come check out the rotating pieces as well as the kid-friendly Imaginarium and the Alaska Gallery.