Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
This pizzeria has the best pizzas and is also a micro-brewery. You can enjoy the beer on the premises or buy growlers to take out. It is always mobbed in the evenings, so go late afternoon or early evening otherwise lounge in the 'beer hall' enjoying a libation while waiting for a table.
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThis pizzeria has the best pizzas and is also a micro-brewery. You can enjoy the beer on the premises or buy growlers to take out. It is always mobbed in the evenings, so go late afternoon or early evening otherwise lounge in the 'beer hall' enjoying a libation while waiting for a table.
This is a great place to get a cup of the best local coffee "Kaladi Brothers". In addition, you can order a pastry to enjoy with your coffee. They also offer deli sandwiches, sushi, Chinese take-out and are sell fresh grocery produce and fantastic local sea food.
41 locals recommend
New Sagaya Midtown Market
3700 Old Seward HwyThis is a great place to get a cup of the best local coffee "Kaladi Brothers". In addition, you can order a pastry to enjoy with your coffee. They also offer deli sandwiches, sushi, Chinese take-out and are sell fresh grocery produce and fantastic local sea food.
This is a gourmet bakery of some local renown. It offers only the finest breads, sandwiches, cakes, pastries prepared in their on-site kitchen. They are more expensive than ready-made but the quality is very high. You'll not be disappointed. They open WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, 7AM - 6PM.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StThis is a gourmet bakery of some local renown. It offers only the finest breads, sandwiches, cakes, pastries prepared in their on-site kitchen. They are more expensive than ready-made but the quality is very high. You'll not be disappointed. They open WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, 7AM - 6PM.
Warm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews. They also serve Kaladi Brother's coffee, our best local roaster. You can drop in early for some good coffee and a scone and return later for a full meal. HOURS: Monday 6-10am, 5pm dinner | Tuesday-Thursday 6am-11pm; Friday 6am - Midnight; Saturday 7am - Midnight | Sunday 7am - 11pm; Starting 12/7/15 we'll be closed for lunch on Mondays
124 locals recommend
Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain StWarm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews. They also serve Kaladi Brother's coffee, our best local roaster. You can drop in early for some good coffee and a scone and return later for a full meal. HOURS: Monday 6-10am, 5pm dinner | Tuesday-Thursday 6am-11pm; Friday 6am - Midnight; Saturday 7am - Midnight | Sunday 7am - 11pm; Starting 12/7/15 we'll be closed for lunch on Mondays
Parks & Nature
At the forest service you can get maps to the trails in the mountain range that overlooks Anchorage. A favorite hike is up to the peak called "Flattop". From the peak you can see the entire Anchorage bowl. It is not faint of heart but a "must do" for the fit and adventurous.
7 locals recommend
Chugach National Forest
At the forest service you can get maps to the trails in the mountain range that overlooks Anchorage. A favorite hike is up to the peak called "Flattop". From the peak you can see the entire Anchorage bowl. It is not faint of heart but a "must do" for the fit and adventurous.
Arts & Culture
Unparalleled permanent collection of the artwork and handicraft of the native Alaska tribes, an upscale gift shop and cafe for lunch.
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StUnparalleled permanent collection of the artwork and handicraft of the native Alaska tribes, an upscale gift shop and cafe for lunch.
Essentials
This is a grocery store as well as a department store. You can get anything you need in the way of essentials; pharmacy, outdoor gear; fishing license; produce; Starbucks coffee; liquor store; ATM; florist. Open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
198 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdThis is a grocery store as well as a department store. You can get anything you need in the way of essentials; pharmacy, outdoor gear; fishing license; produce; Starbucks coffee; liquor store; ATM; florist. Open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
Entertainment & Activities
The P.A.C. (Performing Arts Center) is in the heart of downtown. Here is where all our big name performers take the stage. Look can find out what is happening in town by googling "CenterTix."
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueThe P.A.C. (Performing Arts Center) is in the heart of downtown. Here is where all our big name performers take the stage. Look can find out what is happening in town by googling "CenterTix."
Sightseeing
This is Alaska's number 1 ski resort, which is nestled in an arts community. The drive from Anchorage to Girdwood is breath taking. You get a view of the fjords, you see mountain goats on the cliffs above the highway. You can stop at the point and see beluga whales and watch the bore tide roll in. It is a beautiful drive and Girdwood is a great place to hike and take the chairlift to the top of the mountain for a view of the valley below.
89 locals recommend
Girdwood
This is Alaska's number 1 ski resort, which is nestled in an arts community. The drive from Anchorage to Girdwood is breath taking. You get a view of the fjords, you see mountain goats on the cliffs above the highway. You can stop at the point and see beluga whales and watch the bore tide roll in. It is a beautiful drive and Girdwood is a great place to hike and take the chairlift to the top of the mountain for a view of the valley below.
Drinks & Nightlife
Williwaw is a multi-faceted gathering space, featuring fine American dining, craft cocktails & local brews, a concert venue featuring national acts and the finest rooftop in town. Our menu boasts organic and locally-grown ingredients whenever possible, sourced from the finest local purveyors.
71 locals recommend
Williwaw Social
609 F StWilliwaw is a multi-faceted gathering space, featuring fine American dining, craft cocktails & local brews, a concert venue featuring national acts and the finest rooftop in town. Our menu boasts organic and locally-grown ingredients whenever possible, sourced from the finest local purveyors.