Downtownian Anchorage Guidebook
Fish Processing
Fish processing, storage, shipping materials - to help you get your catch preserved and back home
10 locals recommend
10th & M Seafoods
1020 M StFish processing, storage, shipping materials - to help you get your catch preserved and back home
Food scene
Benihana
1100 W 8th AveEasy walk, just a few blocks from your rental unit
Great food and selection of brews in downtown Anchorage, with views of the water and outdoor seating
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveGreat food and selection of brews in downtown Anchorage, with views of the water and outdoor seating
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGood food and views of the inlet.
Ginger
425 W 5th AveGreat food and cocktails.
Conveniently located on the first floor of the 5th Avenue Mall.
31 locals recommend
Sullivan's Steakhouse
320 W 5th AveConveniently located on the first floor of the 5th Avenue Mall.
A personal favorite. Good food and atmosphere; unique cocktails
20 locals recommend
Haute Quarter Grill
525 W 4th AveA personal favorite. Good food and atmosphere; unique cocktails
Be sure to get reservations. Small, intimate feel. Great food and wine selection. Try the table side Caesar Salad.
27 locals recommend
The Marx Bros Cafe
627 W 3rd AveBe sure to get reservations. Small, intimate feel. Great food and wine selection. Try the table side Caesar Salad.
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveAn Anchorage favorite downtown.
F Street Station
325 F StAlways packed, casual restaurant/bar with seafood selections
Another Anchorage staple. Be sure to try the halibut tacos. They often have live music at night. A favorite among locals and visitors alike.
118 locals recommend
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveAnother Anchorage staple. Be sure to try the halibut tacos. They often have live music at night. A favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveDelicious breakfast and lunch options in downtown Anchorage.
You'll often see Club Paris in mentions about great steaks. Never a disappointment.
65 locals recommend
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveYou'll often see Club Paris in mentions about great steaks. Never a disappointment.
Tequila 61
445 W 4th AveGreat little gastropub in downtown Anchorage.
If you want to venture away from downtown, this is a personal favorite for locals. Never a disappointment for brunch. Make reservations or expect a wait.
121 locals recommend
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyIf you want to venture away from downtown, this is a personal favorite for locals. Never a disappointment for brunch. Make reservations or expect a wait.
Another personal favorite away from downtown. Unassuming from the outside; delicious food and wine.
36 locals recommend
Southside Bistro
1320 Huffman Park DrAnother personal favorite away from downtown. Unassuming from the outside; delicious food and wine.
Be sure to make reservations. This is another personal favorite away from downtown. Try the sweet prawn bisque.
16 locals recommend
Altura Bistro
4240 Old Seward HwyBe sure to make reservations. This is another personal favorite away from downtown. Try the sweet prawn bisque.
Away from downtown, Suite 100 has great cocktails and dinner. Be sure to make reservations. The Portobello mushroom favorites are always a winner.
59 locals recommend
Suite 100 Restaurant Bar & Lounge
1000 E Dimond BlvdAway from downtown, Suite 100 has great cocktails and dinner. Be sure to make reservations. The Portobello mushroom favorites are always a winner.
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetLocal, unique ice cream
Sightseeing
Don't miss the Anchorage Museum while you are in town.
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StDon't miss the Anchorage Museum while you are in town.
If you are interested in learning more about the history of Alaska Native culture, check out the heritage center.
176 locals recommend
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrIf you are interested in learning more about the history of Alaska Native culture, check out the heritage center.
Not far from the rental, you'll find Westchester Lagoon. Get on the Coastal Trail from here, or just enjoy the peacefulness of this local favorite.
91 locals recommend
Westchester Lagoon
Not far from the rental, you'll find Westchester Lagoon. Get on the Coastal Trail from here, or just enjoy the peacefulness of this local favorite.
Our favorite place to rent E-bikes for a ride downtown and on the coastal trail.
10 locals recommend
Downtown Bicycle Rental, Sales and Repair
333 W 4th AveOur favorite place to rent E-bikes for a ride downtown and on the coastal trail.
Great place to try to see the salmon coming in or do a little fishing yourself.
Be sure to check out the local fishing regulations.
28 locals recommend
Ship Creek
302 E Whitney RdGreat place to try to see the salmon coming in or do a little fishing yourself.
Be sure to check out the local fishing regulations.
There are many things to see throughout downtown Anchorage, with gift shops and food at every turn.
37 locals recommend
Downtown
There are many things to see throughout downtown Anchorage, with gift shops and food at every turn.
South Anchorage boardwalk for looking at local birds, along the Turnagain Arm
58 locals recommend
Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
2999 E 154th AveSouth Anchorage boardwalk for looking at local birds, along the Turnagain Arm
If you're the hiking type, this hike straight up Flattop Mountain is a local favorite to see all of Anchorage from 3500 feet up. The hike gains around 1400 feet elevation and is a bit over 3 miles roundtrip. Wear suitable shoes, and be ready to climb some boulders
Check the All Trails app for details.
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
If you're the hiking type, this hike straight up Flattop Mountain is a local favorite to see all of Anchorage from 3500 feet up. The hike gains around 1400 feet elevation and is a bit over 3 miles roundtrip. Wear suitable shoes, and be ready to climb some boulders
Check the All Trails app for details.
From the Glen Alps trailhead, you can venture off to many different trails, including Powerline Pass, Little O'Malley, Flattop Mountain, and more.
45 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain Trail
Blueberry Loop TrailFrom the Glen Alps trailhead, you can venture off to many different trails, including Powerline Pass, Little O'Malley, Flattop Mountain, and more.
South of Anchorage, along Turnagain Arm, stop at Beluga Point to try your hand at spotting belugas right from the road. It's not uncommon to turn one direction and see wildlife on the mountain, and the other direction to see belugas if the timing is right.
It's often windy, so be sure to bring a coat and shoes to climb among the rocks. Please stay off the train tracks.
61 locals recommend
Beluga Point Sight
Seward HighwaySouth of Anchorage, along Turnagain Arm, stop at Beluga Point to try your hand at spotting belugas right from the road. It's not uncommon to turn one direction and see wildlife on the mountain, and the other direction to see belugas if the timing is right.
It's often windy, so be sure to bring a coat and shoes to climb among the rocks. Please stay off the train tracks.
North of Anchorage, visit Eagle River Nature Center. Beautiful hiking trails through the woods.
Be sure you keep an eye out for big wild life. It's a common place to have run-ins with bears.
90 locals recommend
Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdNorth of Anchorage, visit Eagle River Nature Center. Beautiful hiking trails through the woods.
Be sure you keep an eye out for big wild life. It's a common place to have run-ins with bears.
South of Anchorage, stop at the conservation center to see Alaska wildlife up close and personal, including bears and moose.
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwySouth of Anchorage, stop at the conservation center to see Alaska wildlife up close and personal, including bears and moose.