Lynn's Guidebook

Lynn
Lynn's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Scenic byway. Lots of turnouts to stop and take photos. There's often sheep on the mountains. Pan for gold. Lots of trails. Potter Marsh,, Girdwood, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Begich Boggs Visitor Center and more along the way.
14 locals recommend
Turnagain Arm
14 locals recommend
Scenic byway. Lots of turnouts to stop and take photos. There's often sheep on the mountains. Pan for gold. Lots of trails. Potter Marsh,, Girdwood, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Begich Boggs Visitor Center and more along the way.
Learn about glaciers. See ice worms. Trails nearby.
8 locals recommend
Begich Boggs Visitor Center
Portage Lake Loop
8 locals recommend
Learn about glaciers. See ice worms. Trails nearby.
See Alaskan critters. On Turnagain Arm. Great souvenir shop.
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Hwy
185 locals recommend
See Alaskan critters. On Turnagain Arm. Great souvenir shop.
Best skiing. Ride tram to see views or have dinner at Seven Glaciers Restaurant. My favorite restaurant: Double Musky (dinner only).
89 locals recommend
Girdwood
89 locals recommend
Best skiing. Ride tram to see views or have dinner at Seven Glaciers Restaurant. My favorite restaurant: Double Musky (dinner only).
It's the trail behind the house. There's trail access at both ends of the neighborhood. Recommend going east, as there's lots of homeless to the west.
10 locals recommend
Chester Creek Trail
Chester Creek Trail
10 locals recommend
It's the trail behind the house. There's trail access at both ends of the neighborhood. Recommend going east, as there's lots of homeless to the west.
Eagle River is only 10 miles from Anchorage. Pretty drive from highway to visitor center. Many trails at varying lengths.
90 locals recommend
Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River Rd
90 locals recommend
Eagle River is only 10 miles from Anchorage. Pretty drive from highway to visitor center. Many trails at varying lengths.
Easy short trail to waterfall.
80 locals recommend
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn Highway
80 locals recommend
Easy short trail to waterfall.

Food Scene

Good local coffee. 1 mile away
17 locals recommend
Black Cup
341 E Benson Blvd
17 locals recommend
Good local coffee. 1 mile away
Cozy special occasion restaurant with killer wine list.
27 locals recommend
The Marx Bros Cafe
627 W 3rd Ave
27 locals recommend
Cozy special occasion restaurant with killer wine list.
Great steak. Interesting Alaskan decor.
65 locals recommend
Club Paris
417 W 5th Ave
65 locals recommend
Great steak. Interesting Alaskan decor.
Great fish. Best happy hour with a view
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L Street
185 locals recommend
Great fish. Best happy hour with a view
Best pizza and salads ever! Best local brewery. 1 mile away.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward Hwy
347 locals recommend
Best pizza and salads ever! Best local brewery. 1 mile away.
Watch a movie while eating your meal and having a beer. Great when weather is bad.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th Ave
315 locals recommend
Watch a movie while eating your meal and having a beer. Great when weather is bad.
90 locals recommend
Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River Rd
90 locals recommend

Best souvenirs

Best gift shop. Full of local artists. Close to souvenir shops on 4th Avenue.
8 locals recommend
Cabin Fever
412 W 4th Ave
8 locals recommend
Best gift shop. Full of local artists. Close to souvenir shops on 4th Avenue.
Great place to go when weather is bad. History, children's area and art. Great gift shop and lunch.
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C St
313 locals recommend
Great place to go when weather is bad. History, children's area and art. Great gift shop and lunch.