Guidebook for Anchorage
Essentials
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdIt is nearby and open 24 hours.
It is Anchorage's version of Whole Foods, but much smaller and family owned.
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdIt is Anchorage's version of Whole Foods, but much smaller and family owned.
Food Scene
Falafel King
Great food, nice owners!
Yum - I used to be a baker, and their products are to die for!
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StYum - I used to be a baker, and their products are to die for!
Great little spot! Food is delicious and servers are attentive, but not too attentive...
16 locals recommend
The Red Chair Cafe
337 E 4th AveGreat little spot! Food is delicious and servers are attentive, but not too attentive...
F Street Station
325 F StBest halibut in town!
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveGreat menu, cozy booths!
Satisfying, simple menu - soup, salad, sandwiches, and, if the weather is nice, you can sit outside!
Urban Greens Subs & Salads
304 G StSatisfying, simple menu - soup, salad, sandwiches, and, if the weather is nice, you can sit outside!
Solid fish and chips, burgers, etc. outdoor patio and live music...
118 locals recommend
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveSolid fish and chips, burgers, etc. outdoor patio and live music...
Arts & Culture
The museum is very nice, and the Alaska Native exhibit is exquisite. During the summer you can catch a free shuttle to the Alaska Native Heritage Center
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StThe museum is very nice, and the Alaska Native exhibit is exquisite. During the summer you can catch a free shuttle to the Alaska Native Heritage Center
Lots of great shows come through here, and our local Arctic Entries is a fabulous storytelling event.
53 locals recommend
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th AvenueLots of great shows come through here, and our local Arctic Entries is a fabulous storytelling event.
The Aces play here! If you are a hockey fan, you can walk to see the game.
15 locals recommend
Sullivan Arena
1600 Gambell StThe Aces play here! If you are a hockey fan, you can walk to see the game.
Everything Else
The park is an old airstrip, and it is nice for people watching and for getting to Fire Island Bakery!
27 locals recommend
Delaney Park Strip
West 9th AvenueThe park is an old airstrip, and it is nice for people watching and for getting to Fire Island Bakery!
Walking distance, and usually a little less expensive than renting at the airport for one day excursions...
18 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
510 East International Airport RoadWalking distance, and usually a little less expensive than renting at the airport for one day excursions...
Avis Car Rental
441 B StWalking distance, and, usually less expensive than airport locations
Shopping
Crazy thrift store! I have found and purchased badminton racquets to vintage bugle bead and sequined gowns here...
Bishop's Attic
1100 Gambell StCrazy thrift store! I have found and purchased badminton racquets to vintage bugle bead and sequined gowns here...
There are many sellers under one roof - from fine art prints to homestead cookbooks, and jewelry to kuspuks - too fun!
Lazy Dog Antiques and Collectibles
1340 Rudakof CirThere are many sellers under one roof - from fine art prints to homestead cookbooks, and jewelry to kuspuks - too fun!
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hour 3-6pm EVERY DAY with a good menu and view of the inlet and Sleeping Lady
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetHappy hour 3-6pm EVERY DAY with a good menu and view of the inlet and Sleeping Lady