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Iconic AK pizza place. If you want really good pizza and a selection of out of the ordinary pizza topping options, then definitely give this place a try. If you are just looking for fast, cheap pizza to satisfy the kids with an easy dinner go with any of the chains (pizza hut, dominos, or little ceasars) because Moose’s Tooth is more expensive. But the pizza is worth it. On tap growlers including great Root Beer is also available.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyIconic AK pizza place. If you want really good pizza and a selection of out of the ordinary pizza topping options, then definitely give this place a try. If you are just looking for fast, cheap pizza to satisfy the kids with an easy dinner go with any of the chains (pizza hut, dominos, or little ceasars) because Moose’s Tooth is more expensive. But the pizza is worth it. On tap growlers including great Root Beer is also available.
This is the better of the Indian food restaurants we have tried. Just down the road off Huffman, very close.
Bombay South Indian Restaurant
1120 Huffman RoadThis is the better of the Indian food restaurants we have tried. Just down the road off Huffman, very close.
Two locations, the café location off northern lights is a great place to go for a quick lunch.
21 locals recommend
Yak & Yeti Cafe
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdTwo locations, the café location off northern lights is a great place to go for a quick lunch.
This is the local burger joint. They have great burgers and milkshakes. $8-$10 per burger. The onion rings are worth it.
27 locals recommend
Lucky Wishbone
1033 E 5th AveThis is the local burger joint. They have great burgers and milkshakes. $8-$10 per burger. The onion rings are worth it.
Close by, off Huffman Road. High end restaurant close by. The croque-monsieur is very good.
121 locals recommend
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyClose by, off Huffman Road. High end restaurant close by. The croque-monsieur is very good.
Try the Bacon Jam Burger! Kids welcome. Sometimes have a live band on weekends. A bit pricier. The Bacon Jam Burger runs about $16. Keeping in mind Alaska prices are higher to begin with.
141 locals recommend
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdTry the Bacon Jam Burger! Kids welcome. Sometimes have a live band on weekends. A bit pricier. The Bacon Jam Burger runs about $16. Keeping in mind Alaska prices are higher to begin with.
Go early before they sell out. They have unique sandwiches and great scones.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StGo early before they sell out. They have unique sandwiches and great scones.
Spendy, offers King crab legs. The peanut butter pie is to die for!
211 locals recommend
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveSpendy, offers King crab legs. The peanut butter pie is to die for!
If you are looking for a meal and a movie this is a fun location. Check their website for movies available. You order your food and its brought out to your booth while you watch the movie. Sometimes the movies are general blockbusters and often they are local or indie films.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveIf you are looking for a meal and a movie this is a fun location. Check their website for movies available. You order your food and its brought out to your booth while you watch the movie. Sometimes the movies are general blockbusters and often they are local or indie films.
Kayaking
Great place to kayak. You can rent kayaks onsite. Go in the morning for water that's as smooth as glass and amazing mountain views!
Give them a call in advance to reserve a kayak. The actual onsite kayak rental stand opens at 10am. (907) 746-4644
75 locals recommend
Eklutna Lake
Great place to kayak. You can rent kayaks onsite. Go in the morning for water that's as smooth as glass and amazing mountain views!
Give them a call in advance to reserve a kayak. The actual onsite kayak rental stand opens at 10am. (907) 746-4644
Hiking
An easier approach to submitting the iconic Flattop mountain. A great hike that is safer and less strenuous (but still a good hike) than the front side of Flattop. It is called the Flattop Sunnyside Trail.
45 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain Trail
Blueberry Loop TrailAn easier approach to submitting the iconic Flattop mountain. A great hike that is safer and less strenuous (but still a good hike) than the front side of Flattop. It is called the Flattop Sunnyside Trail.
This hike is farther away, in Palmer about 45 min to 1 hour away. It isn't an especially pretty hike but the view at the top is great. Glacier and mountain views.
27 locals recommend
The Butte Trailhead
This hike is farther away, in Palmer about 45 min to 1 hour away. It isn't an especially pretty hike but the view at the top is great. Glacier and mountain views.
An easy out and back hike in Chugiak, 30 min away. Wide dirt path with some boardwalk and a waterfall at the end. It's a good hike for intrepid hikers or those that need milder terrain.
80 locals recommend
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayAn easy out and back hike in Chugiak, 30 min away. Wide dirt path with some boardwalk and a waterfall at the end. It's a good hike for intrepid hikers or those that need milder terrain.
This beautiful hike takes you through boreal forest. Lots or green and blueberry picking in the fall.
28 locals recommend
Winner Creek Gorge Trail Head (Lower Winner Creek Trail)
601 Crow Creek RdThis beautiful hike takes you through boreal forest. Lots or green and blueberry picking in the fall.