Guidebook for Anchorage
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Avis Car Rental
441 B StWalking Distance
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
510 East International Airport RoadWalking distance
The Aces play here! If you are a hockey fan, you can walk to see the game.
15 locals recommend
Sullivan Arena
1600 Gambell StThe Aces play here! If you are a hockey fan, you can walk to see the game.
Food Scene
Solid fish and chips, burgers, etc. outdoor patio and live music...
118 locals recommend
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveSolid fish and chips, burgers, etc. outdoor patio and live music...
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveGreat menu, cozy booths!
Great little spot! Food is delicious and servers are attentive, but not too attentive...
16 locals recommend
The Red Chair Cafe
337 E 4th AveGreat little spot! Food is delicious and servers are attentive, but not too attentive...
Yum - I used to be a baker, and their products are to die for!
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StYum - I used to be a baker, and their products are to die for!
F Street Station
325 F StBest halibut in town!
Solid brewery menu, outdoor seating on their deck with a view!
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveSolid brewery menu, outdoor seating on their deck with a view!
Wiki Wiki
936 Gambell StYearning for malasadas? Hawaiian specialty with Alaskan flair :)
Drink and eat with GUSTO! Dine in or Take and Bake - equally good!
54 locals recommend
Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StDrink and eat with GUSTO! Dine in or Take and Bake - equally good!
Biscuit Betties
Simple, good, yes, biscuits!
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveAlways bustling, best to get a reservation if you can!
OK - I admit it - I'm a sweet tooth! But, small batch, locally sourced seasonal ingredients?? Doesn't get much better than that!
62 locals recommend
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetOK - I admit it - I'm a sweet tooth! But, small batch, locally sourced seasonal ingredients?? Doesn't get much better than that!
Lucky Wishbone
1033 E 5th AveOne of our once a month faves - ask for the corn muffin!
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hour 3-6pm EVERY DAY with a good menu and view of the inlet and Sleeping Lady
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetHappy hour 3-6pm EVERY DAY with a good menu and view of the inlet and Sleeping Lady
Essentials
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdIt is nearby.
Our version of Whole Foods - high prices, but most things are of good quality.
34 locals recommend
New Sagaya City Market
900 W 13th AveOur version of Whole Foods - high prices, but most things are of good quality.
Arts & Culture
The museum is very nice, and the Alaska Native exhibit is exquisite. During the summer you can catch a free shuttle to the Alaska Native Heritage Center
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StThe museum is very nice, and the Alaska Native exhibit is exquisite. During the summer you can catch a free shuttle to the Alaska Native Heritage Center
Lots of great shows come through here, and our local Arctic Entries is a fabulous storytelling event.
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueLots of great shows come through here, and our local Arctic Entries is a fabulous storytelling event.
Fantastic art and performances - I especially love the dancers!
176 locals recommend
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrFantastic art and performances - I especially love the dancers!
Sightseeing
The park is an old airstrip, and it is nice for people watching and for getting to Fire Island Bakery!
27 locals recommend
Delaney Park Strip
West 9th AvenueThe park is an old airstrip, and it is nice for people watching and for getting to Fire Island Bakery!
Nice interpretive exhibits, cruises and hikes available for glacier viewing.
8 locals recommend
Begich Boggs Visitor Center
Portage Lake LoopNice interpretive exhibits, cruises and hikes available for glacier viewing.
Want to see the animals close up, but, not too close up? This is the place to go!
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyWant to see the animals close up, but, not too close up? This is the place to go!
Shopping
Crazy thrift store! I have found and purchased badminton racquets to vintage bugle bead and sequined gowns here...
Bishop's Attic
1100 Gambell StCrazy thrift store! I have found and purchased badminton racquets to vintage bugle bead and sequined gowns here...
The gift shop has the most beautiful Alaska Native art pieces.
12 locals recommend
Alaska Native Medical Center Craft Shop
4315 Diplomacy DrThe gift shop has the most beautiful Alaska Native art pieces.