Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Food is buffet style, food is ready so no wait if you are traveling with children, and the variety is huge. This place is very clean and friendly!
China Lights Oriental Cuisine
9220 Old Seward HwyFood is buffet style, food is ready so no wait if you are traveling with children, and the variety is huge. This place is very clean and friendly!
This is actually in Girdwood an hour south of town. 5 star food that is totally over the top. No reservation accepted, first come first served....be there at 4 pm when they open the door or be prepared to wait an hour for a table.
128 locals recommend
Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdThis is actually in Girdwood an hour south of town. 5 star food that is totally over the top. No reservation accepted, first come first served....be there at 4 pm when they open the door or be prepared to wait an hour for a table.
Great food and all you can eat buffet or you can fill your bowl with fresh meats and veggies and watch them sizzle on the grill in front of you. Healthy and fresh!
Ding How
1241 Muldoon RdGreat food and all you can eat buffet or you can fill your bowl with fresh meats and veggies and watch them sizzle on the grill in front of you. Healthy and fresh!
IHOP
11100 Old Seward HwyReally close to the condo and great food!
Great pizza and microbrews. Its busy and you could wait a bit for a table during peak dining hours
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyGreat pizza and microbrews. Its busy and you could wait a bit for a table during peak dining hours
Food and drinks and some live music. A definite must for lunch or dinner. Its a popular spot. Casual dress
118 locals recommend
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveFood and drinks and some live music. A definite must for lunch or dinner. Its a popular spot. Casual dress
Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdIconic breakfast place
Southside Grill
12870 Old Seward HwyGreat breakfast and lunch spot.
reHARU Sushi
1231 E Dimond BlvdAwesome Sushi and Japanese cuisine
Great Burgers and many other choices along with specialty milkshakes and spirits
6 locals recommend
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
401 E Dimond BlvdGreat Burgers and many other choices along with specialty milkshakes and spirits
Great food and drinks as well as entertainment for the family with an Alaskan flair
Sourdough Mining Co
5200 Juneau StreetGreat food and drinks as well as entertainment for the family with an Alaskan flair
Shopping
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveDowntown Anchorage shopping
Sample many different kinds of candy and see the giant chocolate fountain. Buy some to take home.
40 locals recommend
Alaska Wild Berry Products
5225 Juneau StSample many different kinds of candy and see the giant chocolate fountain. Buy some to take home.
Arts & Culture
A must see for everyone. Learn about the 5 indiginous tribes of Alaska and tour replicated villages. Watch native craftsmen at work and see the dancers in full regalia
176 locals recommend
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrA must see for everyone. Learn about the 5 indiginous tribes of Alaska and tour replicated villages. Watch native craftsmen at work and see the dancers in full regalia
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StGreat history of Alaska, educational for all
Parks & Nature
Great park with hundreds of acres! Home to moose and bear so bring your pepper spray. Miles of walking and bike paths to walk or jog. See Cook Inlet and Sleeping Lady Mountain.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadGreat park with hundreds of acres! Home to moose and bear so bring your pepper spray. Miles of walking and bike paths to walk or jog. See Cook Inlet and Sleeping Lady Mountain.
Flattop Mountain
Hike to the top and admire amazing views of Anchorage
Taku School Park
825 E 72nd AvePeaceful strolling around Taku Lake, or go farther on the bike path and see more
Fun place to take the kids, playground, lake for swimming, kayaking, fishing
16 locals recommend
Jewel Lake
4401 W Dimond BlvdFun place to take the kids, playground, lake for swimming, kayaking, fishing
Entertainment & Activities
Great Food and discount movies with microbrews! Reserve a booth in advance or just come on down
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveGreat Food and discount movies with microbrews! Reserve a booth in advance or just come on down
Sullivan Arena
1600 Gambell StConcerts, Plays, Sports
Getting Around
Public bus stop is just around the corner and traverses all over town. Go to muni.org to get the routes. It goes out to Girdwood and Eagle River!
7 locals recommend
People Mover Travel Training
3600 Doctor M.L.K. Jr AvePublic bus stop is just around the corner and traverses all over town. Go to muni.org to get the routes. It goes out to Girdwood and Eagle River!
Essentials
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdEverything in one place