Debby’s Guidebook to Anchorage
Sightseeing
Great trail to Flattop Peak not far from Downtown Anchorage
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Flattop Mountain
Great trail to Flattop Peak not far from Downtown Anchorage
501 L St, open at 8:00 AM
Rent bikes to explore our beautiful Coastal Trail. Within walking distance.
(907) 272-1600
www.pablobicyclerentals.com/
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Alaska Pablo's Bicycle Rentals
415 L St501 L St, open at 8:00 AM
Rent bikes to explore our beautiful Coastal Trail. Within walking distance.
(907) 272-1600
www.pablobicyclerentals.com/
Concerts, theater, and other special events.
(http://www.anchorage.net/listings/alaska-center-for-the-performing-arts/35893/
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Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueConcerts, theater, and other special events.
(http://www.anchorage.net/listings/alaska-center-for-the-performing-arts/35893/
Watch or participate in the coho and chinook salmon fishery that happens in downtown Anchorage. Amazing. Best in June, July and August. You can walk or bike the trail along Ship Creek.
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Ship Creek
302 E Whitney RdWatch or participate in the coho and chinook salmon fishery that happens in downtown Anchorage. Amazing. Best in June, July and August. You can walk or bike the trail along Ship Creek.
Great place to work out as a guest. They also host a wonderful event " Yoga on the Park Strip" on Wednesday evenings June-August at 6 PM. Located within easy walking distance. Free.
The Alaska Club West
1400 W Northern Lights BlvdGreat place to work out as a guest. They also host a wonderful event " Yoga on the Park Strip" on Wednesday evenings June-August at 6 PM. Located within easy walking distance. Free.
Neighborhoods
One of Anchorage's oldest neighborhoods that includes your AirBnb. Its very walkable and fun to explore.
South Addition
One of Anchorage's oldest neighborhoods that includes your AirBnb. Its very walkable and fun to explore.
Food scene
Some of my favorite Anchorage food destinations
Outstanding baked goods, sandwiches, and coffee. Wonderful atmosphere. This bakery is a standout anywhere! One of the best bakeries you will find anywhere on this planet
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StOutstanding baked goods, sandwiches, and coffee. Wonderful atmosphere. This bakery is a standout anywhere! One of the best bakeries you will find anywhere on this planet
Only three blocks from your AirBnb with gourmet coffee, pizzas, deli, groceries and many specialty items
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New Sagaya City Market
900 W 13th AveOnly three blocks from your AirBnb with gourmet coffee, pizzas, deli, groceries and many specialty items
HIGHLY recommended for a great brewery and restaurant. They use local foods/veggies as much as possible and are very reasonably priced. Plus it is walking distance from your AirBnb.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveHIGHLY recommended for a great brewery and restaurant. They use local foods/veggies as much as possible and are very reasonably priced. Plus it is walking distance from your AirBnb.
This is a local favorite featuring excellent, reasonably priced food and local brews - don't miss it. You have the option of eating your food while viewing favorite second-run movies.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveThis is a local favorite featuring excellent, reasonably priced food and local brews - don't miss it. You have the option of eating your food while viewing favorite second-run movies.
Very popular for food and drink. Outdoor seating. Within walking distance. Often has live music.
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveVery popular for food and drink. Outdoor seating. Within walking distance. Often has live music.
Great place for breakfast, lunch and in between. A local favorite. Fun menu. Within walking distance.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveGreat place for breakfast, lunch and in between. A local favorite. Fun menu. Within walking distance.
Wonderful breakfasts and lunches with a very fun menu. Many vegetarian options
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Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdWonderful breakfasts and lunches with a very fun menu. Many vegetarian options
Popular. Excellent food and drink. Downtown and within walking distance.
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AvePopular. Excellent food and drink. Downtown and within walking distance.
Great Seafood and other traditional favorites.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGreat Seafood and other traditional favorites.
Well-liked restaurant, wine bar, and appetizer place.
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Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StWell-liked restaurant, wine bar, and appetizer place.
Regarded as one of the best restaurants in Anchorage. Just great food! Reservations generally required as seating is limited.
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The Marx Bros Cafe
627 W 3rd AveRegarded as one of the best restaurants in Anchorage. Just great food! Reservations generally required as seating is limited.
Famous world-wide for their exceptional Pizza, beer, and other menu favorites. Everyone seems to know about it.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyFamous world-wide for their exceptional Pizza, beer, and other menu favorites. Everyone seems to know about it.
Phở Lena
3311 Spenard RdAmazing Thai Food. A definite local favorite.
Wonderful food. Pricey. We love to have a drink there and enjoy the amazing sunset views. Worth it.
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Crow's Nest
939 W 5th AveWonderful food. Pricey. We love to have a drink there and enjoy the amazing sunset views. Worth it.
This local favorite keeps getting better. They added outdoor dining igloos in 2020 and served meals outdoors in a covid-safe manner all winter long. They also added "Goat Yoga" classes on Wednesday nights. They are always just "upping their game" it seems to be a fun local pub and eatery. Best of all, it is just a one-block walk away!
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Inlet PubHouse
1020 W 12th AveThis local favorite keeps getting better. They added outdoor dining igloos in 2020 and served meals outdoors in a covid-safe manner all winter long. They also added "Goat Yoga" classes on Wednesday nights. They are always just "upping their game" it seems to be a fun local pub and eatery. Best of all, it is just a one-block walk away!
Good authentic Cajun food downtown across from the Performing Arts Center.
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Gumbo House
508 W 9th AveGood authentic Cajun food downtown across from the Performing Arts Center.
Day Tours to places/towns close to Anchorage
Mount Alyeska is located in Girdwood: This is a cool little town only a 35 miles south of Anchorage. The drive along Cook Inlet is reputed to be one of the most beautiful drives in America.
Activities in Girdwood include:
• Hiking up Mount Alyeska and taking the Tram down (free! http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/alyeska-north-face/)
• Hiking up to Crow Pass (moderately hard hike, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/crow-pass/
• Hiking Winner Creek (easy hike with HAND TRAM, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/winner-creek/)
• Eating at the Double Musky, a five-star restaurant featuring fine steaks and Creole cuisine. No reservations, but worth the wait (http://www.doublemuskyinn.com/framed.html)
• Walking around the artsy rustic town.
For more info on Girdwood:
https://www.travelalaska.com/destinations/communities/girdwood.aspx
Mount Alyeska
Mount Alyeska is located in Girdwood: This is a cool little town only a 35 miles south of Anchorage. The drive along Cook Inlet is reputed to be one of the most beautiful drives in America.
Activities in Girdwood include:
• Hiking up Mount Alyeska and taking the Tram down (free! http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/alyeska-north-face/)
• Hiking up to Crow Pass (moderately hard hike, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/crow-pass/
• Hiking Winner Creek (easy hike with HAND TRAM, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/winner-creek/)
• Eating at the Double Musky, a five-star restaurant featuring fine steaks and Creole cuisine. No reservations, but worth the wait (http://www.doublemuskyinn.com/framed.html)
• Walking around the artsy rustic town.
For more info on Girdwood:
https://www.travelalaska.com/destinations/communities/girdwood.aspx
This unusual town is 2.5 hours north of Anchorage. On a clear day you will get wonderful views of Denali on this drive.
Activities in Talkeetna include:
• Eating at any of several quaint restaurants
• Denali Brewing company
• Flight seeing around Denali and a visit to the Ruth Glacier
• Fishing tours
• Sightseeing tours on the Talkeetna and Susitna Rivers (boats)
• Gift shopping
For more info on Talkeetna:
http://www.talkeetnachamber.org/
http://www.alaska.org/destination/talkeetna
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Talkeetna
This unusual town is 2.5 hours north of Anchorage. On a clear day you will get wonderful views of Denali on this drive.
Activities in Talkeetna include:
• Eating at any of several quaint restaurants
• Denali Brewing company
• Flight seeing around Denali and a visit to the Ruth Glacier
• Fishing tours
• Sightseeing tours on the Talkeetna and Susitna Rivers (boats)
• Gift shopping
For more info on Talkeetna:
http://www.talkeetnachamber.org/
http://www.alaska.org/destination/talkeetna
This quaint little town is about 1.5 hours south. It is a beautiful drive!
Activities in Hope include:
• Eating at any of several quaint restaurants
• Hiking out to Gull Rock (beautiful and easy hike along Cook Inlet, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/hope-point/)
• Hiking in Palmer Creek (easy hiking in the Alpine/tundra)
• Hiking up Hope Point (difficult hike, but worth it, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/hope-point/)
• Live music at the Sea View Restaurant and Bar on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. http://www.seaviewcafealaska.com/events, open Memorial Day through mid-September.
• Gift shopping
For more info on Hope:
http://www.alaska.org/destination/hope
http://www.hopealaska.info/
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Hope
This quaint little town is about 1.5 hours south. It is a beautiful drive!
Activities in Hope include:
• Eating at any of several quaint restaurants
• Hiking out to Gull Rock (beautiful and easy hike along Cook Inlet, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/hope-point/)
• Hiking in Palmer Creek (easy hiking in the Alpine/tundra)
• Hiking up Hope Point (difficult hike, but worth it, http://alaskahikesearch.com/hikes/hope-point/)
• Live music at the Sea View Restaurant and Bar on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. http://www.seaviewcafealaska.com/events, open Memorial Day through mid-September.
• Gift shopping
For more info on Hope:
http://www.alaska.org/destination/hope
http://www.hopealaska.info/
This seaside town is the home of the famous Mount Marathon race and our wonderful SeaLife Center. It is about a 2 hour drive south. The Kenai Fjords tours are a highlight for many visitors
Activities in Seward include:
• Visiting Kenai Fjords National Park (https://www.nps.gov/kefj/index.htm)
• Visiting the SeaLife Center (www.alaskasealife.org)
• Hiking Mount Marathon (http://mmr.seward.com/)
• Visiting Caines Head Recreation Area by hiking, kayaking, or water taxi (http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/caineshd.htm)
• Eating great seafood at any of several quaint restaurants
• Gift shopping
For more info on Seward:
http://www.alaska.org/destination/seward
http://www.sewardalaska.info/
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Seward
This seaside town is the home of the famous Mount Marathon race and our wonderful SeaLife Center. It is about a 2 hour drive south. The Kenai Fjords tours are a highlight for many visitors
Activities in Seward include:
• Visiting Kenai Fjords National Park (https://www.nps.gov/kefj/index.htm)
• Visiting the SeaLife Center (www.alaskasealife.org)
• Hiking Mount Marathon (http://mmr.seward.com/)
• Visiting Caines Head Recreation Area by hiking, kayaking, or water taxi (http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/caineshd.htm)
• Eating great seafood at any of several quaint restaurants
• Gift shopping
For more info on Seward:
http://www.alaska.org/destination/seward
http://www.sewardalaska.info/
This is a beloved seaside town with beautiful scenery, excellent eateries, and a thriving artist community. It is about a 5 hour drive southwest down the Kenai Peninsula through Cooper Landing and Soldotna on the Sterling Highway.
Activities in Homer include:
• Visiting the Islands and Oceans Center “Your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world, with all of the wonders of Kachemak Bay right outside its doors!”(https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Alaska_Maritime/visit/visitor_center.html).
• Visiting the Pratt Museum. You can learn about the area's wildlife and marine life at this art, cultural and natural history museum (http://www.prattmuseum.org/).
• Visiting Caines Head Recreation Area by hiking, kayaking, or water taxi (http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/caineshd.htm)
• Eating great seafood at any of several quaint restaurants in downtown or out on the famed Homer Spit
• Visiting the local Art Galleries and Stores – Ptarmigan Arts displays the work of 33 local artists (http://www.ptarmiganarts.com/)
• Visiting Kilcher Homestead (http://kilcheralaskacabins.com/KILCHER_HOMESTEAD_LIVING_MUSEUM/About_Us.html
• Taking a fishing charter for salmon or halibut
For more info on Homer:
http://www.alaska.org/destination/homer/attractions
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Homer
This is a beloved seaside town with beautiful scenery, excellent eateries, and a thriving artist community. It is about a 5 hour drive southwest down the Kenai Peninsula through Cooper Landing and Soldotna on the Sterling Highway.
Activities in Homer include:
• Visiting the Islands and Oceans Center “Your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world, with all of the wonders of Kachemak Bay right outside its doors!”(https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Alaska_Maritime/visit/visitor_center.html).
• Visiting the Pratt Museum. You can learn about the area's wildlife and marine life at this art, cultural and natural history museum (http://www.prattmuseum.org/).
• Visiting Caines Head Recreation Area by hiking, kayaking, or water taxi (http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/caineshd.htm)
• Eating great seafood at any of several quaint restaurants in downtown or out on the famed Homer Spit
• Visiting the local Art Galleries and Stores – Ptarmigan Arts displays the work of 33 local artists (http://www.ptarmiganarts.com/)
• Visiting Kilcher Homestead (http://kilcheralaskacabins.com/KILCHER_HOMESTEAD_LIVING_MUSEUM/About_Us.html
• Taking a fishing charter for salmon or halibut
For more info on Homer:
http://www.alaska.org/destination/homer/attractions
Visit Hatcher Pass for some wonderful hiking in an alpine ecosystem that resembles the Alps
(https://www.alaskavisit.com/listing/hatcher-pass-lodge/18503/
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Hatcher Pass
Visit Hatcher Pass for some wonderful hiking in an alpine ecosystem that resembles the Alps
(https://www.alaskavisit.com/listing/hatcher-pass-lodge/18503/
A beautiful place where you can hike, bike, or kayak. About 1 hour from Anchorage. (http://dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/brochures/eklutnalakebrochure.pdf
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Eklutna Lake
A beautiful place where you can hike, bike, or kayak. About 1 hour from Anchorage. (http://dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/parks/brochures/eklutnalakebrochure.pdf
A worthwhile visit for everyone.
The Imaginarium is a special section of the museum for kids of all ages. The museum has beautiful exhibits of Alaska native cultures and Alaskan artists. Its special!
(https://www.anchoragemuseum.org/visit/)
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StA worthwhile visit for everyone.
The Imaginarium is a special section of the museum for kids of all ages. The museum has beautiful exhibits of Alaska native cultures and Alaskan artists. Its special!
(https://www.anchoragemuseum.org/visit/)