Anchorage Area Guidebook

Mercedes
Anchorage Area Guidebook

Close neighborhood Grocery Grabs...

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New Sagaya City Market
900 W 13th Ave
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Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K St
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Organics. Anchorage's version of Whole Foods.
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Natural Pantry
3680 Barrow St
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Organics. Anchorage's version of Whole Foods.

Food Scene

The former mask mandate imposed upon Anchorage has been lifted; however, each local business has the right to require masks for their patrons if they choose. Be prepared and pack a mask just in case....
Boisterous, wood-dominated dining room with local seafood, wood-grilled meats & house-brewed beer. Popular with everyone. Great place to satisfy all palates!
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th Ave
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Boisterous, wood-dominated dining room with local seafood, wood-grilled meats & house-brewed beer. Popular with everyone. Great place to satisfy all palates!
Lively restaurant and brewpub with a rooftop patio with great views!
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd Ave
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Lively restaurant and brewpub with a rooftop patio with great views!
Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave
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Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.
Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art. Hottest pizza and brew place in town
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward Hwy
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Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art. Hottest pizza and brew place in town
2nd-run & indie moviehouse (that also hosts concerts) serving microbrews, wine & casual eats. Cousin to the Moose's Tooth
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th Ave
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2nd-run & indie moviehouse (that also hosts concerts) serving microbrews, wine & casual eats. Cousin to the Moose's Tooth
Stylish restaurant & lounge specializing in Pacific Rim cuisine, plus microbrews & cocktails.
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Ginger
425 W 5th Ave
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Stylish restaurant & lounge specializing in Pacific Rim cuisine, plus microbrews & cocktails.
Warm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews.
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Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain St
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Warm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews.
Varied fare (such as Thai curry, burgers & pizza), plus beer & cocktails in a bright, casual eatery.
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Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Varied fare (such as Thai curry, burgers & pizza), plus beer & cocktails in a bright, casual eatery.
Locals call ahead to reserve a seat at this bright eatery serving creative breakfast & lunch fare.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th Ave
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Locals call ahead to reserve a seat at this bright eatery serving creative breakfast & lunch fare.
Low-key bar serving up seafood & draft beer, plus a weekend brunch with a popular eggs Benedict. Where the pilots like to hang out.
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F Street Station
325 F St
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Low-key bar serving up seafood & draft beer, plus a weekend brunch with a popular eggs Benedict. Where the pilots like to hang out.
Alaska's biggest sports bar and restaurant, serving homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Peanut Farm
5227 Old Seward Hwy
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Alaska's biggest sports bar and restaurant, serving homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kinley's serves fresh Alaskan seafood right from local fishermen, 30 wines by the glass, full bar with specialty crafted cocktails, and locally brewed beers on tap.
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Kinley's Restaurant & Bar
3230 Seward Hwy
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Kinley's serves fresh Alaskan seafood right from local fishermen, 30 wines by the glass, full bar with specialty crafted cocktails, and locally brewed beers on tap.
Great Views of Cook Inlet
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L Street
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Great Views of Cook Inlet
Steakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
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Sullivan's Steakhouse
320 W 5th Ave
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Steakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
An Anchorage institution since the 1950's. A carnivore's paradise!
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Club Paris
417 W 5th Ave
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An Anchorage institution since the 1950's. A carnivore's paradise!
Off the beaten path to the south side of town, but a decent change of pace
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South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward Hwy
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Off the beaten path to the south side of town, but a decent change of pace
A diner experience with good food.
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Sami's City Diner
3000 Minnesota Dr
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A diner experience with good food.
Korean Food. Not a fancy place, just good food!
VIP Restaurant
555 W Northern Lights Blvd
Korean Food. Not a fancy place, just good food!
Casual Chinese buffet with all-you-can-eat options & build-your-own Mongolian BBQ bowls. Tell Juhee that Mercedes sent you!
Twin Dragon Mongolian Bar-B-Q
612 E 15th Ave
Casual Chinese buffet with all-you-can-eat options & build-your-own Mongolian BBQ bowls. Tell Juhee that Mercedes sent you!
If you crave a dog like no other, this is the place!
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International House Of Hotdogs
1020 L St
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If you crave a dog like no other, this is the place!
Sleek bistro serving a locally focused menu of gourmet wood-fired pizzas & craft beer & wine.
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Fat Ptarmigan
441 W 5th Ave
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Sleek bistro serving a locally focused menu of gourmet wood-fired pizzas & craft beer & wine.
360 views of it all! Mountains, Cook Inlet, City....
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Crow's Nest
939 W 5th Ave
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360 views of it all! Mountains, Cook Inlet, City....
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Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant
555 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Soul plates of goodness!
Roscoe's Catfish and Barbeque
341 Boniface Parkway
Soul plates of goodness!
SEASONAL: Food Truck scene. See FB page for schedule. Known for its unique brand of odd Alaska living, Spenard has been home to outcasts, artists, foodies and pioneers alike for decades. Experience the vibrant culture in one stop at the Taste of Spenard in the parking lot of historic Chilkoot Charlies.
Spenard Food Truck Festival
West 26th Avenue
SEASONAL: Food Truck scene. See FB page for schedule. Known for its unique brand of odd Alaska living, Spenard has been home to outcasts, artists, foodies and pioneers alike for decades. Experience the vibrant culture in one stop at the Taste of Spenard in the parking lot of historic Chilkoot Charlies.
Modern Latin Fusion Cuisine. Great cocktails.
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Tequila 61
445 W 4th Ave
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Modern Latin Fusion Cuisine. Great cocktails.

Drinks and Night Life

All restaurants, bars, events, etc. may have varying COVID-19 protocols in place that may affect their offerings. It would be prudent to inquire with each establishment prior to patronizing.
The sports lovers dream bar. Hot pizza, cold beer and 10 giant screens for watching all the games
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Flattop Pizza
600 W 6th Ave
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The sports lovers dream bar. Hot pizza, cold beer and 10 giant screens for watching all the games
Great drinks; great Latin fusion food.
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Tequila 61
445 W 4th Ave
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Great drinks; great Latin fusion food.
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Fletcher's
939 W 5th Ave
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The Whale's Tail
939 W 5th Ave
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The Bubbly Mermaid Oyster Bar
417 D St
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Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook Dr
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Local dive bar where the staff is friendly, drinks are good, and popcorn is free.
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Darwin's Theory
426 G St
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Local dive bar where the staff is friendly, drinks are good, and popcorn is free.
Food and night life
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave
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Food and night life
A local institution. Known as "Koots" to locals. An amusement park for bar-hopping, except indoors! Multiple bars, multiple bands, multiple genres all in one place!
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Chilkoot Charlie's
2435 Spenard Road
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A local institution. Known as "Koots" to locals. An amusement park for bar-hopping, except indoors! Multiple bars, multiple bands, multiple genres all in one place!
Famously infamous. This is NOT for children. Adult entertainment, mostly frequented by men. You get the idea....
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Great Alaskan Bush Co
631 E International Airport Rd
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Famously infamous. This is NOT for children. Adult entertainment, mostly frequented by men. You get the idea....
Multilevel destination featuring a casual American restaurant, a rooftop bar, a music venue & more.
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Williwaw Social
609 F St
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Multilevel destination featuring a casual American restaurant, a rooftop bar, a music venue & more.
Sleek bistro serving a locally focused menu of gourmet wood-fired pizzas & craft beer & wine.
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Fat Ptarmigan
441 W 5th Ave
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Sleek bistro serving a locally focused menu of gourmet wood-fired pizzas & craft beer & wine.
Alaska's biggest sports bar and restaurant, serving homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Peanut Farm
5227 Old Seward Hwy
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Alaska's biggest sports bar and restaurant, serving homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A pilot's hang out and a giant cheese wheel
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F Street Station
325 F St
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A pilot's hang out and a giant cheese wheel

Sightseeing

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Westchester Lagoon
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Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Seward Highway
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Hwy
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You don't have to climb the mountain to see spectacular views of the city.
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Flattop Mountain
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You don't have to climb the mountain to see spectacular views of the city.
Witness an Urban Salmon Derby during the fishing season!
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Ship Creek
302 E Whitney Rd
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Witness an Urban Salmon Derby during the fishing season!
Nature center and plenty of hiking. Bring bear spray! Lots of bruins in the area.
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River Rd
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Nature center and plenty of hiking. Bring bear spray! Lots of bruins in the area.
Amazing views of Turnagain Arm, bore tides, ice flows, whales...a little of bit of everything depending on the season. Can be very windy.
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Beluga Point Aussichtspunkt
Seward Highway
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Amazing views of Turnagain Arm, bore tides, ice flows, whales...a little of bit of everything depending on the season. Can be very windy.
Take a ride on the tram up Mt. Alyeska. Skiing, hiking, sightseeing - all depending on the season. Spectacular views!
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Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg Ave
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Take a ride on the tram up Mt. Alyeska. Skiing, hiking, sightseeing - all depending on the season. Spectacular views!
Beautiful views and hiking.
McHugh Creek Day Use Area
111 Seward Hwy
Beautiful views and hiking.
Scenic waterfall and hiking.
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Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn Highway
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Scenic waterfall and hiking.
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail runs from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park (11 miles). Gorgeous views of Cook Inlet, moose, and all kinds of recreation throughout the seasons. The trail can also be accessed minutes from Eden on E Street via the Chester Creek Trail.
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Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
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The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail runs from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park (11 miles). Gorgeous views of Cook Inlet, moose, and all kinds of recreation throughout the seasons. The trail can also be accessed minutes from Eden on E Street via the Chester Creek Trail.
A gorgeous 1,500-acre park, full of moose and other wildlife. 40 miles of trails for walking, biking, skiing, etc. Incredible views from the chalet area of the park.
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Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry Road
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A gorgeous 1,500-acre park, full of moose and other wildlife. 40 miles of trails for walking, biking, skiing, etc. Incredible views from the chalet area of the park.
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Rentierfarm
5561 Bodenburg Loop
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Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord Rd
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Knik Glacier
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Parks and Nature

11 blocks of open parkland on the edge of downtown and a few blocks from Eden on E Street. Green grass, hockey, kite flying, monuments, events...it all happens on the Park Strip. You might even see our resident reindeer, Star.
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Delaney Park Strip
West 9th Avenue
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11 blocks of open parkland on the edge of downtown and a few blocks from Eden on E Street. Green grass, hockey, kite flying, monuments, events...it all happens on the Park Strip. You might even see our resident reindeer, Star.
Picnic, connect with the Chester Creek Trail system, kids can play at the "Rocket Ship" playground. At the end of the drive at Eden on E Street!
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Valley of the Moon Park
610 W 17th Ave
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Picnic, connect with the Chester Creek Trail system, kids can play at the "Rocket Ship" playground. At the end of the drive at Eden on E Street!
A gorgeous 1,500-acre park, full of moose and other wildlife. 40 miles of trails for walking, biking, skiing, etc. Incredible views from the chalet area of the park.
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Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry Road
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A gorgeous 1,500-acre park, full of moose and other wildlife. 40 miles of trails for walking, biking, skiing, etc. Incredible views from the chalet area of the park.
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail runs from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park (11 miles). Gorgeous views of Cook Inlet, moose, and all kinds of recreation throughout the seasons. The trail can also be accessed minutes from Eden on E Street via the Chester Creek Trail.
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Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
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The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail runs from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park (11 miles). Gorgeous views of Cook Inlet, moose, and all kinds of recreation throughout the seasons. The trail can also be accessed minutes from Eden on E Street via the Chester Creek Trail.
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River Rd
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Flattop Mountain Trail
Blueberry Loop Trail
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Chugach State Park
18620 Seward Hwy
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Incredible views! Hiking, skiing, etc. depending on the season.
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Hatcher Pass
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Incredible views! Hiking, skiing, etc. depending on the season.
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Knik River Public Use Area
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Arts & Culture

The Anchorage Museum is a large art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum located in a modern building in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska.
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Museum von Anchorage
625 C St
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The Anchorage Museum is a large art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum located in a modern building in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska.
Nonprofit museum exploring Alaska's military history through exhibits, movie nights & book signings.
Alaska Veterans Museum
411 W 4th Ave
Nonprofit museum exploring Alaska's military history through exhibits, movie nights & book signings.
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Alaska Aviation Museum
4721 Aircraft Dr
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Learn the stories of the many indigenous peoples of Alaska.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Dr
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Learn the stories of the many indigenous peoples of Alaska.
Plays, concerts, speakers, etc.
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Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th Avenue
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Plays, concerts, speakers, etc.
The Oscar Anderson House Museum is a historical museum at 420 M Street in downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located in Elderberry Park, the structure was built in 1915 by early Anchorage resident Oscar Anderson. Anderson claimed to be the 18th person to set foot on what is now Anchorage.
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Oscar Anderson House Museum
420 M St
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The Oscar Anderson House Museum is a historical museum at 420 M Street in downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located in Elderberry Park, the structure was built in 1915 by early Anchorage resident Oscar Anderson. Anderson claimed to be the 18th person to set foot on what is now Anchorage.

Shopping

Shopping mall in downtown Anchorage.
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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th Ave
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Shopping mall in downtown Anchorage.
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REI
500 E Northern Lights Blvd
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Large mall on the south side of Anchorage
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Dimond Center
800 East Dimond Boulevard
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Large mall on the south side of Anchorage
Many stores and restaurants on the outskirts of town.
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Tikahtnu Commons
1142 North Muldoon Road
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Many stores and restaurants on the outskirts of town.
Unique items.
2 Friends Gallery
341 E Benson Blvd
Unique items.
Great place for thrift and consignment.
ReThink | Used Furnishings & Decor
322 W Fireweed Ln
Great place for thrift and consignment.
Buy your authentic Alaskan Ulu Knife!
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The Ulu Factory
211 W Ship Creek Ave
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Buy your authentic Alaskan Ulu Knife!
Get every Alaska souvenir you can think of!
Trapper Jack's Trading Post
701 W 4th Ave
Get every Alaska souvenir you can think of!
Art gallery featuring local artists.
Aurora Fine Arts Gallery
737 W 5th Ave
Art gallery featuring local artists.
Stephan Fine Arts Gallery
939 W 5th Ave
Great place for upcycled items. All profits go to aid Alaska's foster children. Many furniture items in Eden on E Street were purchased from Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
2807 Arctic Blvd
Great place for upcycled items. All profits go to aid Alaska's foster children. Many furniture items in Eden on E Street were purchased from Beacon Hill