Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
A local brewery with a unique Alaskan menu cooked with taste buds and good cheer in mind! Brunch during the weekends! Check out their Bloody Mary Bar! Cozy up by the fireplace or people watch at the bar!
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveA local brewery with a unique Alaskan menu cooked with taste buds and good cheer in mind! Brunch during the weekends! Check out their Bloody Mary Bar! Cozy up by the fireplace or people watch at the bar!
Enjoy a night out with friends (or solo) at Orso's! Delicious menu and cocktails! (You may buy a gift card from Costco for a slight discount)
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Orso
737 W 5th AveEnjoy a night out with friends (or solo) at Orso's! Delicious menu and cocktails! (You may buy a gift card from Costco for a slight discount)
Walkable distance from Cordova Square. Great options for early breakfast, coffee or dinner.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
401 E 6th AveWalkable distance from Cordova Square. Great options for early breakfast, coffee or dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pull up a chair out in the sun and enjoy a cocktail, appetizers or dinner while listening to live music!
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Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
626 D StreetPull up a chair out in the sun and enjoy a cocktail, appetizers or dinner while listening to live music!
Parks & Nature
Watch out for moose and black bears! Popular walking, bicycling, running, hiking and ski trails galore! Explore your heart out without much elevation! You may also go down to the Kincaid Beach with friends for a day in the sun! Dare to swim in the murky cold water and build a mini fire to warm up next to! Use caution and don't start a forest fire!
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Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadWatch out for moose and black bears! Popular walking, bicycling, running, hiking and ski trails galore! Explore your heart out without much elevation! You may also go down to the Kincaid Beach with friends for a day in the sun! Dare to swim in the murky cold water and build a mini fire to warm up next to! Use caution and don't start a forest fire!
It takes about 45 minutes to fully walk around the Delaney Park Strip! You may not hit golf balls there. Watch people flying kites on a windy day, playing frisbee football, soccer, rugby, and various events during the summer that include carnival rides and foods! There is also a basketball court, ice rink, volley ball court, and tennis courts. The Chugach Mountain range may be seen from here!
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Delaney Park Strip
West 9th AvenueIt takes about 45 minutes to fully walk around the Delaney Park Strip! You may not hit golf balls there. Watch people flying kites on a windy day, playing frisbee football, soccer, rugby, and various events during the summer that include carnival rides and foods! There is also a basketball court, ice rink, volley ball court, and tennis courts. The Chugach Mountain range may be seen from here!
Check out their calendar for classes, concerts and other events! Check out their hiking trails, and if you dare you may hike to Girdwood on the Crow Pass trail! Take bear spray and use caution! Those mountains are brown bear country, and this is of course Alaska!
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdCheck out their calendar for classes, concerts and other events! Check out their hiking trails, and if you dare you may hike to Girdwood on the Crow Pass trail! Take bear spray and use caution! Those mountains are brown bear country, and this is of course Alaska!
Sightseeing
On a good day Mt Denali / McKinley is alive! This is a great viewing spot of the Sleeping Lady / Mt Susitna. During low tide you may walk out on the beach. Dare to swim in the murky cold water? It is doable, but use caution! Who knows what may be lurking in the water? It is Alaska, y'know?!
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Point Woronzof Overlook
7251 Point Woronzof RdOn a good day Mt Denali / McKinley is alive! This is a great viewing spot of the Sleeping Lady / Mt Susitna. During low tide you may walk out on the beach. Dare to swim in the murky cold water? It is doable, but use caution! Who knows what may be lurking in the water? It is Alaska, y'know?!
Take a short drive south of Anchorage and stop at the Beluga Point. Use caution if crossing the railroad tracks though! Take a jacket and a beanie as it is very windy there! You may spot a Beluga whale or two! Wild sheep may also be seen climbing the rocks above the highway, and eagles may be spotted along the coast! Use caution while driving this road as falling rocks and accidents do occur on this highway.
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Beluga Point Aussichtspunkt
Seward HighwayTake a short drive south of Anchorage and stop at the Beluga Point. Use caution if crossing the railroad tracks though! Take a jacket and a beanie as it is very windy there! You may spot a Beluga whale or two! Wild sheep may also be seen climbing the rocks above the highway, and eagles may be spotted along the coast! Use caution while driving this road as falling rocks and accidents do occur on this highway.
Arts & Culture
Check out the calendar for ongoing events and classes or music! You may be lucky to find a free day sponsored by Wells Fargo! Grab a bite and a cocktail from the Muse while you are there!
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Museum von Anchorage
625 C StCheck out the calendar for ongoing events and classes or music! You may be lucky to find a free day sponsored by Wells Fargo! Grab a bite and a cocktail from the Muse while you are there!
Check out their calendar for events! Catch a good concert or play! Don't worry about evening wear, this is Alaska and it is okay to be seen with your fishing gear on!
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Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueCheck out their calendar for events! Catch a good concert or play! Don't worry about evening wear, this is Alaska and it is okay to be seen with your fishing gear on!
Shopping
Gear up for either running, hiking, camping, kayaking, bicycling, skiing, snowshoeing or whatnot at REI. They have the necessary clothing and equipment! They also rent out equipment! Great customer service and products! Check out their calendar for classes and events! Annual state park parking passes may be purchased here!
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REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdGear up for either running, hiking, camping, kayaking, bicycling, skiing, snowshoeing or whatnot at REI. They have the necessary clothing and equipment! They also rent out equipment! Great customer service and products! Check out their calendar for classes and events! Annual state park parking passes may be purchased here!
Essentials
Grab a steak or salmon for dinner! You may also shop for clothes and gear from here.
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Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdGrab a steak or salmon for dinner! You may also shop for clothes and gear from here.