Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
You can get groceries just 3 miles from the cottage at Carrs Safeway and the Starbucks is located in the store
21 locals recommend
Starbucks
110 W Tudor RdYou can get groceries just 3 miles from the cottage at Carrs Safeway and the Starbucks is located in the store
Upscale south Anchorage restaurant just 3 miles from the Cottage, wonderful food!
36 locals recommend
Southside Bistro
1320 Huffman Park DrUpscale south Anchorage restaurant just 3 miles from the Cottage, wonderful food!
Occasionally you need a fast-food stop. Also in South Anchorage are Subway, McDonalds, Carls Jr Burgers, Taco Bell
Wendy's
4407 Spenard RdOccasionally you need a fast-food stop. Also in South Anchorage are Subway, McDonalds, Carls Jr Burgers, Taco Bell
Convenient, and close down the hill just 3 miles. Also next to Lowes and close to Cabelas and Target for items you might need during your stay
8 locals recommend
IHOP
11100 Old Seward HwyConvenient, and close down the hill just 3 miles. Also next to Lowes and close to Cabelas and Target for items you might need during your stay
Quick, maybe you can see some locals playing hockey (usually practice all summer long, and it is located in the same building). There is also a Subway located on Huffman Road, across from the Wells Fargo Bank
Royal Business Systems Ice Center
11111 O'Malley Centre DrQuick, maybe you can see some locals playing hockey (usually practice all summer long, and it is located in the same building). There is also a Subway located on Huffman Road, across from the Wells Fargo Bank
Always a busy, same owners as Moose's Tooth, but add a movie (reasonably priced).
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveAlways a busy, same owners as Moose's Tooth, but add a movie (reasonably priced).
There is also a Kaladi's Coffee just down the hill by the Carl's Jr. on Huffman Road. Great Coffee!
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdThere is also a Kaladi's Coffee just down the hill by the Carl's Jr. on Huffman Road. Great Coffee!
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyCold Stone Creamery
12350 Industry WayHand scooped and pressed ice cream, delightful!
One of a kind, "Old School" original to Anchorage steakhouse. Reservations a must. Tourist and locals alike come here!
65 locals recommend
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveOne of a kind, "Old School" original to Anchorage steakhouse. Reservations a must. Tourist and locals alike come here!
Entertainment & Activities
Stunning views from the secure viewing platform, or climb to the top!
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
Stunning views from the secure viewing platform, or climb to the top!
Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdLots of Northern Animals showcased
Parks & Nature
Bike, Walk, Run miles of trailing Anchorage. You can stop at a bike store and obtain a trail map.
32 locals recommend
Tony Knowles Coastal Bicycle Trails
Tony Knowles Coastal TrailBike, Walk, Run miles of trailing Anchorage. You can stop at a bike store and obtain a trail map.
Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
2999 E 154th AveSee birds, moose, fish in natural habitat
located 40 miles south of Anchorage, see all the types of wildlife AK has to offer, Bears, Black and Brown, Caribous, Moose, Eagles, & more
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Hwylocated 40 miles south of Anchorage, see all the types of wildlife AK has to offer, Bears, Black and Brown, Caribous, Moose, Eagles, & more
Earthquake Park
5101 Point Woronzof RdGood signage about the '64 Earthquake
Chugach State Park
18624-18656 Seward HwyHikes, Biking, Walks, and Viewing. Beautiful Drive
Arts & Culture
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StWell done Alaskan artifacts on display
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrAlaskan Culture
Shopping
Our mall has many of the lower 48 shops, plus unqie to Alaska shops too!
91 locals recommend
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveOur mall has many of the lower 48 shops, plus unqie to Alaska shops too!
Cabela's
155 W 104th AveFor all your hunting fishing and camping needs!
Costco Wholesale
330 W Dimond Blvdmany prices are similar to the lower '48
Just like Costco, less expensive prices, but less busy than Costco in Anchorage
7 locals recommend
Sam's Club
8801 Old Seward HwyJust like Costco, less expensive prices, but less busy than Costco in Anchorage
Old Navy, Gap, Forever 21, AK specialty shops, AT&T Best Buy
Also and indoor Ice Skating Rink and Movie Theater
66 locals recommend
Dimond Center Mall
800 E Dimond BlvdOld Navy, Gap, Forever 21, AK specialty shops, AT&T Best Buy
Also and indoor Ice Skating Rink and Movie Theater
Essentials
They always have a sales flyer you can pickup in the store. you can get your hunting and fishing license while there and they have everything from food to liquor and clothing and camping supplies
198 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdThey always have a sales flyer you can pickup in the store. you can get your hunting and fishing license while there and they have everything from food to liquor and clothing and camping supplies
Providence Alaska Medical Center
3200 Providence DrAlaska Regional Hospital
2801 Debarr RoadTHIS IS THE LOCATION FOR YOUR SHOWERS! Hal and Marvel are the owners and will treat you right! Take your "gym bag" with the towel, washcloth and amenities we provide you and have a great shower...maybe even work out! They will require you to fill out a release for for the first vista, but will be good to go after that! They are open 7 days a week, very early and very (4 am to 11 pm!)
Southside Strength and Fitness
11901 Industry WayTHIS IS THE LOCATION FOR YOUR SHOWERS! Hal and Marvel are the owners and will treat you right! Take your "gym bag" with the towel, washcloth and amenities we provide you and have a great shower...maybe even work out! They will require you to fill out a release for for the first vista, but will be good to go after that! They are open 7 days a week, very early and very (4 am to 11 pm!)
Full Service Pharmacy, just 3 miles from the Cottage. Also many other amenities.
28 locals recommend
Walgreens
1470 W Northern Lights BlvdFull Service Pharmacy, just 3 miles from the Cottage. Also many other amenities.
Just a couple minutes down the hill. You can drop off your laundry and they will do it, or spend the afternoon. There are nearby shops to visit while doing the wash.
Cleaning World
1120 Huffman RdJust a couple minutes down the hill. You can drop off your laundry and they will do it, or spend the afternoon. There are nearby shops to visit while doing the wash.
Drinks & Nightlife
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd Avefun!
Best Pizza in the state! Always busy, great local beer, plan on waiting, but staying a while once you get your food.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyBest Pizza in the state! Always busy, great local beer, plan on waiting, but staying a while once you get your food.
Good food and every goes there because it is close to many shops for tourists downtown.
211 locals recommend
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveGood food and every goes there because it is close to many shops for tourists downtown.