Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Gwennie's is an old Anchorage staple. Traditional diner food at a very reasonable price- they are open from breakfast-dinner. Check out all the city history on their walls
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Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdGwennie's is an old Anchorage staple. Traditional diner food at a very reasonable price- they are open from breakfast-dinner. Check out all the city history on their walls
Yum! This truly organic restaurant has a warm feel and delicious eats! It also has great coffee and fun homemade juices and smoothies.
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Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdYum! This truly organic restaurant has a warm feel and delicious eats! It also has great coffee and fun homemade juices and smoothies.
This staple coffee franchise has some of the best Alaskan coffee- not to mention the peaceful environment. Stop here for a quick breakfast menu of scones and coffee any way you like it.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdThis staple coffee franchise has some of the best Alaskan coffee- not to mention the peaceful environment. Stop here for a quick breakfast menu of scones and coffee any way you like it.
The new-kid on the block, this cafe-bookstore combo offers great Alaskana books as well as a cozy sitting area and great coffee. It also has an interesting history. Make sure you ask the owners about the old sex-shop that used to stand in its place.
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The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
3956 Spenard RdThe new-kid on the block, this cafe-bookstore combo offers great Alaskana books as well as a cozy sitting area and great coffee. It also has an interesting history. Make sure you ask the owners about the old sex-shop that used to stand in its place.
Delicious artisan pizza and a great beer beer selection. Their daily specials are fanstastic. My personal favorite is the avocado toast with eggs, feta and pickled onions from the lunch menu.
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Hearth Artisan Pizza
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdDelicious artisan pizza and a great beer beer selection. Their daily specials are fanstastic. My personal favorite is the avocado toast with eggs, feta and pickled onions from the lunch menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar and restaurant has some of the best food in town, hands down. Expect an odd assortment, like tater-tots and sashimi- but also expect to be seriously satisfied. They also have the best bartenders in town and know how to make a mean cocktail.
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Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdThis bar and restaurant has some of the best food in town, hands down. Expect an odd assortment, like tater-tots and sashimi- but also expect to be seriously satisfied. They also have the best bartenders in town and know how to make a mean cocktail.
This bar is a longtime Anchorage staple. It's a dive bar through and through, but it's got great pool and darts for a laid-back low key vibe.
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Buckaroo Club
2819 Spenard RdThis bar is a longtime Anchorage staple. It's a dive bar through and through, but it's got great pool and darts for a laid-back low key vibe.
This asian-fusion cuisine is a must-try! The food is phenomenal and I can't recommend it enough.
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Ginger
425 W 5th AveThis asian-fusion cuisine is a must-try! The food is phenomenal and I can't recommend it enough.
Parks & Nature
This short hike is a local favorite. This hike will take you up into the front range of the Chugach Mountains where you will have a spectacular view of Anchorage below.
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Flattop Mountain
This short hike is a local favorite. This hike will take you up into the front range of the Chugach Mountains where you will have a spectacular view of Anchorage below.
Lake Hood is the hub of Alaska Bush Planes. Here is where your adventures sightseeing glaciers and float-plane fishing will begin. There is also a 4 mile loop along the edge for walking or biking.
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Lake Hood
Lake Hood is the hub of Alaska Bush Planes. Here is where your adventures sightseeing glaciers and float-plane fishing will begin. There is also a 4 mile loop along the edge for walking or biking.
Kincaid is a great place to get outside. The park offers abundant skiing, running and biking trails. You also shouldn't miss the great view of the inlet.
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Park Kincaid
9401 Raspberry RoadKincaid is a great place to get outside. The park offers abundant skiing, running and biking trails. You also shouldn't miss the great view of the inlet.
Westchester lagoon has a 2.5 mile paved loop that includes lovely views of Mt Susitna and some of Anchorage's friendliest faces. This is an idea place for biking, walking, or running.
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Westchester Lagoon
Westchester lagoon has a 2.5 mile paved loop that includes lovely views of Mt Susitna and some of Anchorage's friendliest faces. This is an idea place for biking, walking, or running.
Sightseeing
For the outdoor enthusiasts Alyeska resort offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and in the summer the hiking is spectacular. Take the tram to see an incredible view of Turnagain Arm.
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Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveFor the outdoor enthusiasts Alyeska resort offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and in the summer the hiking is spectacular. Take the tram to see an incredible view of Turnagain Arm.
Arts & Culture
With ever-changing exhibits- the Anchorage Museum doesn't disappoint. Come check out the rotating pieces as well as the kid-friendly Imaginarium and the Alaska Gallery.
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StWith ever-changing exhibits- the Anchorage Museum doesn't disappoint. Come check out the rotating pieces as well as the kid-friendly Imaginarium and the Alaska Gallery.
Here is the number one venue for performances in Anchorage. Check the Anchorage Concert Association's listings for more information on upcoming events
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Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueHere is the number one venue for performances in Anchorage. Check the Anchorage Concert Association's listings for more information on upcoming events
Shopping
The Dimond Center offers good shopping for large retailers like Forever 21 and HM.
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Dimond Center Mall
800 E Dimond BlvdThe Dimond Center offers good shopping for large retailers like Forever 21 and HM.
Shopping galore is at your finger-tips at the 5th Avenue Mall. There is something here for everyone in the family.
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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveShopping galore is at your finger-tips at the 5th Avenue Mall. There is something here for everyone in the family.
REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdThe place to find all your adventure needs, you can't miss REI.
Want to find a good book to read while staying in Anchorage? Title Wave is a gently used bookstore that offers aisles and aisles of great literary finds.
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Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdWant to find a good book to read while staying in Anchorage? Title Wave is a gently used bookstore that offers aisles and aisles of great literary finds.
Essentials
This grocery store is a little further away, but it offers the best selection.
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Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdThis grocery store is a little further away, but it offers the best selection.
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdThis grocer is a quick jaunt from the apartment.