Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Delicious sandwiches, soups, and breakfast. *Tip: you can make a reservation online which is very helpful during busy times.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveDelicious sandwiches, soups, and breakfast. *Tip: you can make a reservation online which is very helpful during busy times.
AMAZING food. The eggs benedict is the best I have ever tasted. The marshmallow whip cream on their hot chocolate is the cure for any rainy day. Red Chair is tucked away in an office building downtown.
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The Red Chair Cafe
337 E 4th AveAMAZING food. The eggs benedict is the best I have ever tasted. The marshmallow whip cream on their hot chocolate is the cure for any rainy day. Red Chair is tucked away in an office building downtown.
Great food, beer, and atmosphere. On a sunny day you can sit on one of their rooftops and enjoy a cold brew. Huge variety of food with everything from salads, burgers, and fish and chips to pizza, wings, and appetizers galore. Often have live music during the evenings or community lectures.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveGreat food, beer, and atmosphere. On a sunny day you can sit on one of their rooftops and enjoy a cold brew. Huge variety of food with everything from salads, burgers, and fish and chips to pizza, wings, and appetizers galore. Often have live music during the evenings or community lectures.
Small bakery just up the street from the house with divine breads, muffins, and cookies.
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StSmall bakery just up the street from the house with divine breads, muffins, and cookies.
Best kept secret in Anchorage. Doriola's has the BEST house-made soups, quiche, sandwiches, and salads with fresh dressing. My mom is partial to their mini chocolate chip cookies that come with the check. Great spot for lunch with combo deals.
Doriola's
510 West Tudor RoadBest kept secret in Anchorage. Doriola's has the BEST house-made soups, quiche, sandwiches, and salads with fresh dressing. My mom is partial to their mini chocolate chip cookies that come with the check. Great spot for lunch with combo deals.
With an ever changing menu, Sacks has fresh Alaskan inspired foods in a classy yet casual atmosphere. I am a big fan of their BLTA, which is a standard on their lunch menu.
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Sacks Cafe
328 G StreetWith an ever changing menu, Sacks has fresh Alaskan inspired foods in a classy yet casual atmosphere. I am a big fan of their BLTA, which is a standard on their lunch menu.
If you like tater tots, this is the place for you. Their breakfast and brunch menus are fantastic, I recommend the Super Tots. Their pizza is also really flavorful.
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Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdIf you like tater tots, this is the place for you. Their breakfast and brunch menus are fantastic, I recommend the Super Tots. Their pizza is also really flavorful.
A well-known pizza spot in Anchorage that has incredible salads and beer. I strongly recommend going during off times such as 1-4PM or 8-10PM to avoid the lunch and dinner crowds and waits.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyA well-known pizza spot in Anchorage that has incredible salads and beer. I strongly recommend going during off times such as 1-4PM or 8-10PM to avoid the lunch and dinner crowds and waits.
Visit any Kaladi's around town for great local coffee and flavor.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdVisit any Kaladi's around town for great local coffee and flavor.
Heaven-sent locally-made chocolate. Perfect for an afternoon or evening sweet treat.
Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge
530 E Benson BlvdHeaven-sent locally-made chocolate. Perfect for an afternoon or evening sweet treat.
Delicious tapas for your happy hour or brunch for your weekend pick-me-up.
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South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyDelicious tapas for your happy hour or brunch for your weekend pick-me-up.
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveThe best steak in town!
Perfect place for a date night with wine or a fancy night out.
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Suite 100 Restaurant Bar & Lounge
1000 E Dimond BlvdPerfect place for a date night with wine or a fancy night out.
Generous portions and people at this great breakfast spot. All the traditional breakfast foods you would expect plus Pacific Islander flavors to explore.
Kava's Pancake House #1
3001 Penland PkwyGenerous portions and people at this great breakfast spot. All the traditional breakfast foods you would expect plus Pacific Islander flavors to explore.
If you are looking for a meal a little bit outside of the city, Garcia's is the best for you. Their chicken fajitas and margaritas have great flavor!
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Garcia's Cantina & Cafe
11901 Business BlvdIf you are looking for a meal a little bit outside of the city, Garcia's is the best for you. Their chicken fajitas and margaritas have great flavor!
A bit of a drive out of town but a great spot for Italian food or a prime steak.
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Bella Vista Pizzeria
20908 Bill Stephens DrA bit of a drive out of town but a great spot for Italian food or a prime steak.
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetAlaskan-made ice cream with ever-changing flavor options.
Haute Quarter Grill
525 W 4th AveFancy place with great food and bar area.
Gift shop with a little-known coffee and donut shop in the back. Donuts are old-fashion style and AMAZING!
The Kobuk to go Tea & Candy
5000 W International Airport RdGift shop with a little-known coffee and donut shop in the back. Donuts are old-fashion style and AMAZING!
Best place nearby to satisfy your Thai fix. I love their chicken/shrimp pad thai.
Lahn Pad Thai Downtown Express
302 G StreetBest place nearby to satisfy your Thai fix. I love their chicken/shrimp pad thai.
Small ice cream shop for a day trip to Girdwood in the midst of a beautiful drive along the scenic Seward Highway.
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The Ice Cream Shop
36511 Seward HwySmall ice cream shop for a day trip to Girdwood in the midst of a beautiful drive along the scenic Seward Highway.
Best kept secret for New Orleans style cajun cuisine in Alaska. Great appetizer selection and steaks. Only open for dinner and fills quickly, get there early before the wait begins!
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Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdBest kept secret for New Orleans style cajun cuisine in Alaska. Great appetizer selection and steaks. Only open for dinner and fills quickly, get there early before the wait begins!
Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward HwyCash-only local hotspot with the best burgers.
Divine Himalayan food with all the favorites.
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Yak & Yeti Himalayan Restaurant
3301 Spenard RdDivine Himalayan food with all the favorites.
Perfect happy hour spot for a glass (or flight) of wine with flavorful food.
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Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StPerfect happy hour spot for a glass (or flight) of wine with flavorful food.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Whale's Tail
939 W 5th AveCozy bar with a wide array of wines on tap.
Great rooftop with views of the city to take in while enjoying your drink. Also host regular dance parities and live music performances.
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Williwaw Social
609 F StGreat rooftop with views of the city to take in while enjoying your drink. Also host regular dance parities and live music performances.
Great small brewery on the outskirts of town with a nice tap room and variety of brews.
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Resolution Brewing Company
3024 Mountain View DrGreat small brewery on the outskirts of town with a nice tap room and variety of brews.
Cider brewery for those not a fan of beer but looking for a nice drink.
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Double Shovel Cider Company
502 W 58th AveCider brewery for those not a fan of beer but looking for a nice drink.
Super small bar popular with locals that gives out free popcorn :)
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Darwin's Theory
426 G StSuper small bar popular with locals that gives out free popcorn :)
Looking for somewhere to dance? This is your place in Anchorage!
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Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
626 D StreetLooking for somewhere to dance? This is your place in Anchorage!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park just around the corner from the house. Playground for children, nice lawns and tables for picnics, a lagoon for duck watching or winter ice skating. Plenty of trails for strolling.
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Westchester Lagoon
Beautiful park just around the corner from the house. Playground for children, nice lawns and tables for picnics, a lagoon for duck watching or winter ice skating. Plenty of trails for strolling.
Great park for biking, soccer fields, walking trails, and stunning views of the inlet.
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Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadGreat park for biking, soccer fields, walking trails, and stunning views of the inlet.
Beautiful park with many trails to explore of varying lengths and intensities.
South Fork Eagle River
Beautiful park with many trails to explore of varying lengths and intensities.
Plenty of trails in the forrest and along the view for a day exploring nature and Alaska.
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdPlenty of trails in the forrest and along the view for a day exploring nature and Alaska.
Winner Creek
Short and sweet hiking trail that includes a hand tram across the creek.
Park Strip just a short walk from the house with fields, tennis courts, trails, and more.
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Delaney Park Strip
West 9th AvenuePark Strip just a short walk from the house with fields, tennis courts, trails, and more.
Arts & Culture
Great place to learn the history and story of Alaska. Frequent tours and events available to get the full experience.
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StGreat place to learn the history and story of Alaska. Frequent tours and events available to get the full experience.
Anchorage Concert Association is the main source of performing arts in Anchorage. Visit their website to see what shows they have coming up.
Anchorage Concert Association
430 W 7th AveAnchorage Concert Association is the main source of performing arts in Anchorage. Visit their website to see what shows they have coming up.
Quirky local theatre company with monthly plays in a small theatre.
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Cyrano's Theatre Company
3800 Debarr RoadQuirky local theatre company with monthly plays in a small theatre.
Visit the Heritage Center for a look into the history of the original peoples of Alaska.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrVisit the Heritage Center for a look into the history of the original peoples of Alaska.
Essentials
Grocery store just up the hill from the house with everything you need to make a meal. (Also has a gas station.)
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Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdGrocery store just up the hill from the house with everything you need to make a meal. (Also has a gas station.)
Pricey, local grocery store with a wide array of lunch buffet choices. Great for Alaskan seafood.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdPricey, local grocery store with a wide array of lunch buffet choices. Great for Alaskan seafood.
Still need to get your workout in on vacation? If hitting the nearby trails is not for you, The Alaska Club is just up the hill from the house and has all the fitness equipment and classes you could want.
The Alaska Club West
1400 W Northern Lights BlvdStill need to get your workout in on vacation? If hitting the nearby trails is not for you, The Alaska Club is just up the hill from the house and has all the fitness equipment and classes you could want.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice, newish movie theatre with the latest releases.
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Regal Tikahtnu IMAX & RPX
1102 North Muldoon RoadNice, newish movie theatre with the latest releases.
Movie, great food, and beer, what could be better? These are movies that have been out of the main theatres for a bit as well as artsy films and documentaries. Coolest part, you can order food and beer to enjoy during the movie!
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveMovie, great food, and beer, what could be better? These are movies that have been out of the main theatres for a bit as well as artsy films and documentaries. Coolest part, you can order food and beer to enjoy during the movie!
Palette
Like artsy things? Take a painting class at Palette!
Anchorage Community House has a great assortment of classes including: gardening, painting, and yoga.
Anchorage Community House
4105 East Turnagain BoulevardAnchorage Community House has a great assortment of classes including: gardening, painting, and yoga.
Sightseeing
Right below the airport and on the coast, great spot to get that iconic shot of the downtown skyline.
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Point Woronzof Overlook
7251 Point Woronzof RdRight below the airport and on the coast, great spot to get that iconic shot of the downtown skyline.
Great spot for viewing the inlet and Anchorage. Also has a number of trails for hiking and is a ski/tubing area in the winter.
Arctic Valley Overlook
Arctic Valley RoadGreat spot for viewing the inlet and Anchorage. Also has a number of trails for hiking and is a ski/tubing area in the winter.
Watch the whale migration or the bore tide or just take in the beauty of Cook Inlet.
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Mirador de Beluga Point
Seward HighwayWatch the whale migration or the bore tide or just take in the beauty of Cook Inlet.