Vicki's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Flattop Mountain offers a panoramic view of Anchorage and its surrounding mountains. There is a spectacular view within an easy walking distance from the parking lot, and a hike up to the top of the mountain for the more adventurous.
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Гора Флаттоп
Flattop Mountain offers a panoramic view of Anchorage and its surrounding mountains. There is a spectacular view within an easy walking distance from the parking lot, and a hike up to the top of the mountain for the more adventurous.
I like historic places, but my favorite thing about this place is that the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. One can pan for gold in Crow Creek, or opt to just take a walking tour.
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Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine
601 Crow Creek Mine RdI like historic places, but my favorite thing about this place is that the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. One can pan for gold in Crow Creek, or opt to just take a walking tour.
A day trip to Girdwood must include exploring the shady trails around Alyeska Resort! Visitors can also take the Tram or hike to the top of the mountain and eat lunch at the Mountaintop Cafe as you look out over the valley below.
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Курорт и отель Алеска
1000 Arlberg AveA day trip to Girdwood must include exploring the shady trails around Alyeska Resort! Visitors can also take the Tram or hike to the top of the mountain and eat lunch at the Mountaintop Cafe as you look out over the valley below.
Зоопарк Аляски
4731 O'Malley RdThis activity is great fun for families!
Kincaid Park offers a nice paved coastal trail. It is common to see moose on trail at some point. They're majestic, but make sure to keep your distance.
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Парк Кинкейд
9401 Raspberry RoadKincaid Park offers a nice paved coastal trail. It is common to see moose on trail at some point. They're majestic, but make sure to keep your distance.
At high tide you may catch a glimpse of beluga whales in the Turnagain Arm (bay). On the opposite of the road, look up and you may spot a mountain goats or Dall Sheep climbing on the cliffs.
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Beluga Point Sight
Seward HighwayAt high tide you may catch a glimpse of beluga whales in the Turnagain Arm (bay). On the opposite of the road, look up and you may spot a mountain goats or Dall Sheep climbing on the cliffs.
This hike is pretty user friendly for families. It is well worth the 1 mile hike. You may want to wear mosquito repellant. 😉
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Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayThis hike is pretty user friendly for families. It is well worth the 1 mile hike. You may want to wear mosquito repellant. 😉
Food Scene
One of our favorite places: The menu is unique and delicious and the service is great.
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FireTap Alehouse
10950 O'Malley Centre DrOne of our favorite places: The menu is unique and delicious and the service is great.
If you ask locals where to eat in Anchorage, you will most likely be told to go to this place. The pizza is really good, and the atmosphere is fun! We have never been disappointed.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyIf you ask locals where to eat in Anchorage, you will most likely be told to go to this place. The pizza is really good, and the atmosphere is fun! We have never been disappointed.
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveExcellent fine dining experience.
Delicious ice cream flavors! My all time favorite is their waffle cone with toasted Marshmallow topping.
Wild Scoops
Delicious ice cream flavors! My all time favorite is their waffle cone with toasted Marshmallow topping.
A trip to beautiful Girdwood is a must, and while you're there, this restaurant provides meals that appeal to all ages.
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Chair 5 Restaurant
171 Lindblad AveA trip to beautiful Girdwood is a must, and while you're there, this restaurant provides meals that appeal to all ages.
This Girdwood restaurant features Cajun cooking, emphasizing steak & local seafood. It is a local favorite.
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Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdThis Girdwood restaurant features Cajun cooking, emphasizing steak & local seafood. It is a local favorite.
Experiences
This is a great Alaskan Adventure and a great way to see wildlife and beautiful sites.
49th State Motor Tours
This is a great Alaskan Adventure and a great way to see wildlife and beautiful sites.
What a way to see the Majestic glaciers of Prince William Sound! One can enjoy a beautiful 90 min drive from Anchorage or travel by Alaska Railway to Whittier where the adventure begins.
Glacier Jetski Adventures
102 Billings StWhat a way to see the Majestic glaciers of Prince William Sound! One can enjoy a beautiful 90 min drive from Anchorage or travel by Alaska Railway to Whittier where the adventure begins.
Alyeska Nordic Spa
Unwind after hiking the beautiful trails in Alyeska Resort.
Take a hike or ride the tram to the top! OR you can book a trip on The Veilbreaker Skybridges (Ayeska Resort's newest attraction) to see the spectacular view from the mountain top.
Алиеска Резорт Маунтин Хайк
Take a hike or ride the tram to the top! OR you can book a trip on The Veilbreaker Skybridges (Ayeska Resort's newest attraction) to see the spectacular view from the mountain top.
Shopping
This is one of my favorite Alaskan gift shops. The chocolate fountain and giant Polar bear are fun to see. But, they have a lot more than delicious chocolate!
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Alaska Wild Berry Products
5225 Juneau StThis is one of my favorite Alaskan gift shops. The chocolate fountain and giant Polar bear are fun to see. But, they have a lot more than delicious chocolate!
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Bring layers and hiking boots
The weather can be gorgeous and sunny, or cool and rainy in the spring, summer and fall: bring rain gear. In the winter, snow pants, boots and a warm coat are necessary.
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Wildlife
Seeing wildlife in Alaska can be exciting. You may see moose, bear, whales, mountain goats, sheep and bald eagles all in one day. Make sure you are aware of your surroundings and give animals plenty of space. It is a good idea to carry bear spray when on hikes as well.