Anchorage
Good Food
I love to sit in the bar here, the view is fantastic. They specialize in a scratch margarita and any of the mojitos are truly refreshing. We always get the appetizer sampler and deserts. I’m sure their dinners are excellent too! If you want to sit in the main restaurant, make reservations.
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetI love to sit in the bar here, the view is fantastic. They specialize in a scratch margarita and any of the mojitos are truly refreshing. We always get the appetizer sampler and deserts. I’m sure their dinners are excellent too! If you want to sit in the main restaurant, make reservations.
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveYou must try their jam! They even have gluten free toast.
This is out of the way for us, but the food is excellent. They also have gluten free and vegan options.
121 locals recommend
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyThis is out of the way for us, but the food is excellent. They also have gluten free and vegan options.
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveThe food here is amazing, reservations are a must.
This is a busy place but it’s worth the wait. The pizza is excellent and they have a good selection of local beers on tap. If beer isn’t your thing I highly recommend the root beer they have on tap.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThis is a busy place but it’s worth the wait. The pizza is excellent and they have a good selection of local beers on tap. If beer isn’t your thing I highly recommend the root beer they have on tap.
Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain StThis local favorite is within walking distance of The Boothby House.
This diner is within walking distance of the Boothby House. Their breakfasts are a local favorite.
13 locals recommend
Sami's City Diner
3000 Minnesota DrThis diner is within walking distance of the Boothby House. Their breakfasts are a local favorite.
How can you go wrong with food, beer, and an inexpensive movie? If that’s not your jam, sit on the grill side and enjoy the excellent food.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveHow can you go wrong with food, beer, and an inexpensive movie? If that’s not your jam, sit on the grill side and enjoy the excellent food.
Did you know that It is claimed that Alaskans eat more ice cream per capita, than any other state in the country? Go try some of our local flavors at Wild Scoops! They even have gluten free cones!
62 locals recommend
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetDid you know that It is claimed that Alaskans eat more ice cream per capita, than any other state in the country? Go try some of our local flavors at Wild Scoops! They even have gluten free cones!
Alaskans are pretty passionate about our coffee. We have several local roasters, Kaladi is among our favorites. They have cafes all over Anchorage, the location listed here is .7 of a mile from The Boothby House.
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdAlaskans are pretty passionate about our coffee. We have several local roasters, Kaladi is among our favorites. They have cafes all over Anchorage, the location listed here is .7 of a mile from The Boothby House.
Peter’s Sushi Spot is only 1/2 a mile from The Boothby House. We haven’t decided which roll is our favorite yet, but I personally always go for the Rainbow Roll.
16 locals recommend
Peter's Sushi Spot
3020 Minnesota DrPeter’s Sushi Spot is only 1/2 a mile from The Boothby House. We haven’t decided which roll is our favorite yet, but I personally always go for the Rainbow Roll.
This is a local favorite. Enjoy a burger and milkshake sitting outside along Campbell Creek. Go prepared, this is a cash only business.
34 locals recommend
Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward HwyThis is a local favorite. Enjoy a burger and milkshake sitting outside along Campbell Creek. Go prepared, this is a cash only business.
This bakery has two locations, both tucked away in neighborhoods. This is truly a local favorite that’s worth hunting down. The pastries are worth the stop. They also have limited gluten free options.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StThis bakery has two locations, both tucked away in neighborhoods. This is truly a local favorite that’s worth hunting down. The pastries are worth the stop. They also have limited gluten free options.
Yak & Yeti Himalayan Restaurant
3301 Spenard RdI can’t say enough, the food here is delicious.
Pssst....although we have lots of great sushi places, this seems to be where all the locals head for their sushi fix. They have a gluten free menu and provide gluten free soy sauce upon request.
22 locals recommend
Sushi & Sushi
639 West International Airport RoadPssst....although we have lots of great sushi places, this seems to be where all the locals head for their sushi fix. They have a gluten free menu and provide gluten free soy sauce upon request.
Anchorage is known for its diversity. Alaska and Hawaii ave very different but we seem have a very special connection as the last two states to join the union and possibly because many companies won’t ship to us since neither of us is part of the contiguous states. Their Poke is a local favorite, but everything is delicious here.
15 locals recommend
Hula Hands Restaurant
501 W Fireweed LnAnchorage is known for its diversity. Alaska and Hawaii ave very different but we seem have a very special connection as the last two states to join the union and possibly because many companies won’t ship to us since neither of us is part of the contiguous states. Their Poke is a local favorite, but everything is delicious here.
Ok, we Alaskans love brews of all kinds...SteamDot is by far my favorite coffee.
19 locals recommend
SteamDot Coffee & Espresso Lab
10950 O'Malley Centre DrOk, we Alaskans love brews of all kinds...SteamDot is by far my favorite coffee.
Hearth Artisan Pizza
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdOEC Revolving Sushi Bar
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdSpenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdSightseeing
Anchorage has some great bike trails. The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is easily accessible from our home and the views along the trail are spectacular.
Bicycle Shop
1035 W Northern Lights BlvdAnchorage has some great bike trails. The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is easily accessible from our home and the views along the trail are spectacular.
Bike Rental
4421 W 5th AveTake a bike ride along the coastal trail, you won’t regret it!
To develop a better understanding of the immense diversity of the native cultures of our state, this is a stop worth making. Make sure to go out to the courtyard to tour each of the traditional living structures.
176 locals recommend
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrTo develop a better understanding of the immense diversity of the native cultures of our state, this is a stop worth making. Make sure to go out to the courtyard to tour each of the traditional living structures.
Anchorage Museum
625 C StreetThis is a smaller zoo, but it’s worth the drive out to see it. My favorite exhibit is the polar bears. If you are here in the winter months, check into tickets for Zoo Lights. The winter, night time zoo experience is one I do every year.
121 locals recommend
Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdThis is a smaller zoo, but it’s worth the drive out to see it. My favorite exhibit is the polar bears. If you are here in the winter months, check into tickets for Zoo Lights. The winter, night time zoo experience is one I do every year.
My Favorite Places
Need a book for the plane? I would check out this nearby new and used bookstore. Right next door, grab a latte from Kaladi Brothers! This store is within walking distance (half a mile or so) of The Boothby House.
39 locals recommend
Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdNeed a book for the plane? I would check out this nearby new and used bookstore. Right next door, grab a latte from Kaladi Brothers! This store is within walking distance (half a mile or so) of The Boothby House.
This is not my favorite grocery store in Anchorage, but I often stop here because it’s so close to home (only 1/2 a mile from the house). The produce is good and the employees are always friendly.
114 locals recommend
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdThis is not my favorite grocery store in Anchorage, but I often stop here because it’s so close to home (only 1/2 a mile from the house). The produce is good and the employees are always friendly.
Lunch, coffee, pastries , or groceries, this is a local favorite! They also have a mid-town location.
34 locals recommend
New Sagaya City Market
900 W 13th AveLunch, coffee, pastries , or groceries, this is a local favorite! They also have a mid-town location.
Forget your running shoes at home? This is where the locals go.
9 locals recommend
Skinny Raven Sports
800 H StForget your running shoes at home? This is where the locals go.
I know this seems like an odd suggestion, you probably don’t need cases of anything on your trip, but this is a worthy stop for certain local gifts. Costco carries some Alaskan made seasonings that are wonderful. There is a berry syrup made by Kodak Cakes that is deletions, I serve it on waffles or drizzle it on vanilla bean ice cream.
47 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
330 W Dimond BlvdI know this seems like an odd suggestion, you probably don’t need cases of anything on your trip, but this is a worthy stop for certain local gifts. Costco carries some Alaskan made seasonings that are wonderful. There is a berry syrup made by Kodak Cakes that is deletions, I serve it on waffles or drizzle it on vanilla bean ice cream.
Summit Spice & Tea Co.
3030 Denali StLooking for a bottle of wine? We have many nearby liquor stores. This wine shop is worth the drive. They specialize in carrying wine that you won’t find in the neighborhood liquor stores. The shop owners a very knowledgeable and helpful.
WineStyles
11109 Old Seward HwyLooking for a bottle of wine? We have many nearby liquor stores. This wine shop is worth the drive. They specialize in carrying wine that you won’t find in the neighborhood liquor stores. The shop owners a very knowledgeable and helpful.