Anchorage, Anchorage County, AK

Places to go in Anchorage

70 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park

Outdoors

Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park

Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Crow's Nest

Food & Drink

Crow's Nest

High-end restaurant offering French & New American cuisine, an extensive wine list & scenic views.

939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Cuddy Family Midtown Park

Outdoors

Cuddy Family Midtown Park

Park with a colorful playground, exercise track, pond, a small amphitheater & seasonal ice skating.

201 E 40th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

Dark Horse Coffee Co

Food & Drink

Dark Horse Coffee Co

Specialty brews, sandwiches & pastries offered in a charming cafe with outdoor seating.

646 F St, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Darwin's Theory

Nightlife

Darwin's Theory

Local tavern offering beer, cocktails & complimentary popcorn amid quirky decor & a warm vibe.

426 G St, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Delaney Park

Outdoors

Delaney Park

Big park with sports fields, tennis courts & horseshoe pits, plus an ice-hockey rink & skating area.

W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Eagle River Nature Center

Outdoors

Eagle River Nature Center

Hiking trails & nature programs for adults & kids in a picturesque, tree-filled mountain setting.

32750 Eagle River Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577, USA

Earthquake Park

Outdoors

Earthquake Park

A devastating 1964 earthquake shaped this hilly area, which offers trails & an interpretive display.

5101 Point Woronzof Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502, USA

Elderberry Park

Arts & Culture

Elderberry Park

1297 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Fancy Moose Lounge | Anchorage

Nightlife

Fancy Moose Lounge | Anchorage

4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517, USA

Far North Bicentennial Park

Outdoors

Far North Bicentennial Park

Popular 4,000-acre park with 100-plus miles of multi-use trails, skiing, a botanical garden & more.

4970 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA

Flattop / Glen Alps Trailhead Parking

Outdoors

Flattop / Glen Alps Trailhead Parking

Parking lot, 13101 Glen Alps Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA

Glacier Brewhouse

Nightlife

Glacier Brewhouse

Boisterous, wood-dominated dining room with local seafood, wood-grilled meats & house-brewed beer.

737 W 5th Ave #110, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Glen Alps / Flattop Trailhead

Outdoors

Glen Alps / Flattop Trailhead

Walking route past blueberry bushes & hemlock trees, with panoramic views of Anchorage & Cook Inlet.

Parking lot, Blueberry Loop Trail, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA

Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant

Food & Drink

Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant

Home cooking & all-day breakfasts in an eatery filled with knickknacks, native art & old photos.

4333 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517, USA

Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse

Food & Drink

Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse

Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.

610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Inferno Seafood Boil

Food & Drink

Inferno Seafood Boil

321 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515, USA

Jitters... Where Coffee Is An Art

Food & Drink

Jitters... Where Coffee Is An Art

11401 Old Glenn Hwy #109, Eagle River, AK 99577, USA

Kincaid Park

Outdoors

Kincaid Park

Hiking, biking & skiing along groomed trails (a third of which are lit) in a rolling, forested area.

9401 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502, USA

Lyn Ary Park

Outdoors

Lyn Ary Park

2009 Foraker Dr, Anchorage, AK 99517, USA

Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park

Outdoors

Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park

Green space with a paved biking & walking path fronting Westchester Lagoon, plus mountain views.

1824 W 15th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

McHugh Creek Day Use Area

Outdoors

McHugh Creek Day Use Area

Waterfront park offering walking & hiking trails, picnic areas & scenic views of Turnagain Arm.

111 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99540, USA

Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria

Food & Drink

Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria

Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art.

3300 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

Orso

Food & Drink

Orso

A menu of local seafood & grilled meats, as well as 20+ wines by the glass, in a welcoming space.

737 W 5th Ave #110, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA