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A local farmer's market just a few minutes from the AirBnB! Tuesdays 4-7pm in summer.
Southside Community Farmers Market
A local farmer's market just a few minutes from the AirBnB! Tuesdays 4-7pm in summer.
Great local grocery just a 5-min walk from the AirBnB. Use the pedestrian crosswalk at Noble St. to cross Airport Way. In addition to groceries & produce, they also have two kinds of homemade soup every day at lunch, and a beautiful mural.
21 locals recommend
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
526 Gaffney RdGreat local grocery just a 5-min walk from the AirBnB. Use the pedestrian crosswalk at Noble St. to cross Airport Way. In addition to groceries & produce, they also have two kinds of homemade soup every day at lunch, and a beautiful mural.
Beautiful spot to take a walk along Tanana Lakes or the Tanana River. I have seen bald eagles there, and the evening sun on the water can be amazing. Open till 10pm. Just about 10 min from the apartment down South Cushman Street.
20 locals recommend
Tanana Lakes Recreation Area
4400 S Cushman St ExdBeautiful spot to take a walk along Tanana Lakes or the Tanana River. I have seen bald eagles there, and the evening sun on the water can be amazing. Open till 10pm. Just about 10 min from the apartment down South Cushman Street.
A great local bookstore just a short walk from the apartment. Find new and used books about Alaska, or get some reading material for your travels! Use the pedestrian crosswalk at Noble St. to cross Airport Way.
Literacy Council of Alaska
517 Gaffney RoadA great local bookstore just a short walk from the apartment. Find new and used books about Alaska, or get some reading material for your travels! Use the pedestrian crosswalk at Noble St. to cross Airport Way.
Sightseeing
Wonderful free visitors center that gives you a great overview of interior Alaska culture, history and wildlife.
114 locals recommend
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel StWonderful free visitors center that gives you a great overview of interior Alaska culture, history and wildlife.
Take a tour to see Alaskan musk oxen and caribou (and their adorable calves) up close! Check their website for the schedule; they usually run multiple tours every day during summer.
56 locals recommend
Large Animal Research Station
2220 Yankovich RdTake a tour to see Alaskan musk oxen and caribou (and their adorable calves) up close! Check their website for the schedule; they usually run multiple tours every day during summer.
Food scene
Largest farmer's market in town, with huge selection of locally grown food, baked goods, arts and crafts. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays in the summer. Worth a stop to get a local perspective on interior Alaska!
64 locals recommend
Tanana Valley Farmers Market
2600 College RdLargest farmer's market in town, with huge selection of locally grown food, baked goods, arts and crafts. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays in the summer. Worth a stop to get a local perspective on interior Alaska!
Pita Place
3300 College RdFabulous falafel pitas, and outdoor seating. A great lunch stop.
Great pizza! Fun, casual local restaurant with airplane-themed decor and views of small planes that bush pilots fly all over Alaska.
19 locals recommend
East Ramp Wood Fired Pizza
3788 University Ave SGreat pizza! Fun, casual local restaurant with airplane-themed decor and views of small planes that bush pilots fly all over Alaska.