Lisa’s guidebook
Food scene
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyDelicious local food, close by.
Southside Bistro
1320 Huffman Park DrMy favorite splurge!
Downtown fun, hip brewery with great food and views.
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveDowntown fun, hip brewery with great food and views.
Sightseeing
Very close by. A recreational hub for STA and hiking trails, and fun to watch the kids ski jump, even in summer.
39 locals recommend
Hilltop Ski Area
7015 Abbott RdVery close by. A recreational hub for STA and hiking trails, and fun to watch the kids ski jump, even in summer.
Also very close. Great wilderness access. Incredible views for hikers and also wheelchair accessible trails /views from the car.
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
Also very close. Great wilderness access. Incredible views for hikers and also wheelchair accessible trails /views from the car.
Awesome place to explore the wilderness within the city. Great trail access for bikers, hikers, and frisbee golfers. One of the few places you can walk along the beach in Anchorage.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadAwesome place to explore the wilderness within the city. Great trail access for bikers, hikers, and frisbee golfers. One of the few places you can walk along the beach in Anchorage.
45 minute drive away. There is a cruise out to see the glacier (info in house guide book). Hiking trails and the tunnel thru to Whittier are here.
53 locals recommend
Portage Glacier
45 minute drive away. There is a cruise out to see the glacier (info in house guide book). Hiking trails and the tunnel thru to Whittier are here.
45 minute drive away. Take the tram to the top of the mountain (or hike it and tram down for free). Great views! Fun, quaint little town.
89 locals recommend
Girdwood
45 minute drive away. Take the tram to the top of the mountain (or hike it and tram down for free). Great views! Fun, quaint little town.