Guidebook for Anchorage

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Guidebook for Anchorage

Shopping

Forgot something at home? The 5th Avenue mall is home to Nordstrom, JCPenny, Banana Republic, Sephora, and more. Don't forget, there's no sales tax in Anchorage, so shop your heart out!
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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th Ave
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Forgot something at home? The 5th Avenue mall is home to Nordstrom, JCPenny, Banana Republic, Sephora, and more. Don't forget, there's no sales tax in Anchorage, so shop your heart out!
A great local art gallery.
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Sevigny Studio
314 G St
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A great local art gallery.
Looking for authentic Alaska-made crafts and products? This is your store.
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Cabin Fever
412 W 4th Ave
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Looking for authentic Alaska-made crafts and products? This is your store.
Staying a while and looking for groceries? Forgot clothing and don't want to go to the mall? Fred Meyer is the west coast version of Target.
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Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights Blvd
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Staying a while and looking for groceries? Forgot clothing and don't want to go to the mall? Fred Meyer is the west coast version of Target.
The Kobuk is a wonderful gift store with many unique items. Definitely worth stopping by to look around and pick up some souvenirs.
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The Kobuk Cafe
504 W 5th Ave
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The Kobuk is a wonderful gift store with many unique items. Definitely worth stopping by to look around and pick up some souvenirs.
An "only in Alaska" gift to yourself can be purchased here. Qiviut, from Musk Ox, is handwoven by Alaska Native craftsmen into scarves and other clothing items. While pricey, they're one of a kind.
Oomingmak, Musk Ox Producers' Co-operative
604 H St
An "only in Alaska" gift to yourself can be purchased here. Qiviut, from Musk Ox, is handwoven by Alaska Native craftsmen into scarves and other clothing items. While pricey, they're one of a kind.

Food Scene

One of Anchorage's most popular restaurants. Not only do they craft their own beer, fresh Alaskan seafood (King Crab, salmon, halibut, scallops) is always on the menu. Reservations are a must.
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th Ave
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One of Anchorage's most popular restaurants. Not only do they craft their own beer, fresh Alaskan seafood (King Crab, salmon, halibut, scallops) is always on the menu. Reservations are a must.
Cute wine bar with delicious food. If we're a wine connoisseur, stop by their wine shop located upstairs to pick up a few bottles to enjoy during your stay.
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Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G St
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Cute wine bar with delicious food. If we're a wine connoisseur, stop by their wine shop located upstairs to pick up a few bottles to enjoy during your stay.
A fantastic spot located in the heart of downtown. Sacks is smaller in size, with more of a bistro feel. The food will knock your socks off.
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Sacks Cafe
328 G Street
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A fantastic spot located in the heart of downtown. Sacks is smaller in size, with more of a bistro feel. The food will knock your socks off.
Great espresso house, but don't forget to bring cash.
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Side Street Espresso
412 G St
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Great espresso house, but don't forget to bring cash.
Hard Rock Cafe is new to Anchorage. Stop by and see their northern lights themed restaurant.
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Hard Rock Cafe
415 E St
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Hard Rock Cafe is new to Anchorage. Stop by and see their northern lights themed restaurant.
A low-key but delicious sandwich shop where beer is served on tap and the video games are free. Popular lunch spot for many locals.
Brown Bag Sandwich Co.
535 W 3rd Ave
A low-key but delicious sandwich shop where beer is served on tap and the video games are free. Popular lunch spot for many locals.
Trendy restaurant with asian flare. Reservations recommended.
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Ginger
425 W 5th Ave
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Trendy restaurant with asian flare. Reservations recommended.
Fat Ptarmigan specializes in wood fired pizzas and a great Alaskan beer list. Let your tastebuds experience the likes of pizza options like reindeer sausage or smoked salmon. When in Alaska...
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Fat Ptarmigan
441 W 5th Ave
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Fat Ptarmigan specializes in wood fired pizzas and a great Alaskan beer list. Let your tastebuds experience the likes of pizza options like reindeer sausage or smoked salmon. When in Alaska...
By day and early evening, this is a great restaurant with rockin' halibut tacos and halibut salads. At night, this is a fun bar with a fantastic beer list comprised of many local brews.
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave
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By day and early evening, this is a great restaurant with rockin' halibut tacos and halibut salads. At night, this is a fun bar with a fantastic beer list comprised of many local brews.
Great coffee house in the heart of downtown.
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Dark Horse Coffee Co
646 F St
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Great coffee house in the heart of downtown.
Great restaurant with a great view of one of our most famous mountains, Sleeping Lady.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L Street
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Great restaurant with a great view of one of our most famous mountains, Sleeping Lady.
A truly unique Anchorage restaurant. Reservations are recommended.
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Bridge Seafood Restaurant
221 W Ship Creek Ave
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A truly unique Anchorage restaurant. Reservations are recommended.
An icon of Anchorage and a "must do" while in town. They do not take reservations and be prepared to wait.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward Hwy
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An icon of Anchorage and a "must do" while in town. They do not take reservations and be prepared to wait.
Alaska oysters and delicious champagne? Yes please! Stop by the Bubbly Mermaid and take a seat at the boat-turned-bar. Seating is very limited so be prepared. We recommend the Kachemak Bay Oysters.
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The Bubbly Mermaid Oyster Bar
417 D St
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Alaska oysters and delicious champagne? Yes please! Stop by the Bubbly Mermaid and take a seat at the boat-turned-bar. Seating is very limited so be prepared. We recommend the Kachemak Bay Oysters.
Great place to grab a cup of coffee. Kaladi Brothers is a local coffee roaster.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Great place to grab a cup of coffee. Kaladi Brothers is a local coffee roaster.
This is a fantastic burger spot with a great location right on Campbell Creek. Cash only and there is an ATM. This is a local favorite with many unique photos on the walls.
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Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward Hwy
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This is a fantastic burger spot with a great location right on Campbell Creek. Cash only and there is an ATM. This is a local favorite with many unique photos on the walls.

Sightseeing

Questions on what to do in Anchorage? Stop by the Log Cabin Visitor Information Center to have all your questions answered by locals.
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Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
546 West 4th Avenue
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Questions on what to do in Anchorage? Stop by the Log Cabin Visitor Information Center to have all your questions answered by locals.
Riding the Alaska Railroad? The Depot is located a short taxi ride from the apartment.
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Anchorage Depot station
411 W 1st Ave
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Riding the Alaska Railroad? The Depot is located a short taxi ride from the apartment.
The Heritage Center is a renowned cultural center and museum in Anchorage, is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska's Indigenous people. A must-see.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Dr
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The Heritage Center is a renowned cultural center and museum in Anchorage, is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska's Indigenous people. A must-see.

Entertainment & Activities

Rainy day? The Anchorage museum is worth the trip. It houses the only permanent Smithsonian exhibits outside of Washington, D.C. and has a great area called the Imaginarium for kids of all ages.
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C St
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Rainy day? The Anchorage museum is worth the trip. It houses the only permanent Smithsonian exhibits outside of Washington, D.C. and has a great area called the Imaginarium for kids of all ages.

Essentials

Downtown Anchorage's main grocery store. Salad bar, sandwich counter, and other prepared foods are available. Kaladi Brothers Coffee also has a shop located inside.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Downtown Anchorage's main grocery store. Salad bar, sandwich counter, and other prepared foods are available. Kaladi Brothers Coffee also has a shop located inside.

Everything Else

The Coastal Trail runs from Elderberry Park all the way to Kincaid Park (near the airport). While in Anchorage, we highly recommend you take a walk along the trail at least once.
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Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
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The Coastal Trail runs from Elderberry Park all the way to Kincaid Park (near the airport). While in Anchorage, we highly recommend you take a walk along the trail at least once.
Anchorage's most historic park, the "Park Strip" was once the airport runway. This is a great place to come stretch your legs and let the kids run around.
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Delaney Park Strip
West 9th Avenue
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Anchorage's most historic park, the "Park Strip" was once the airport runway. This is a great place to come stretch your legs and let the kids run around.
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Target
1200 North Muldoon Road
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Drinks & Nightlife

By day, this is a great place to grab a lunch. At night, this is a fun (loud) bar where lots of locals gather.
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F Street Station
325 F St
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By day, this is a great place to grab a lunch. At night, this is a fun (loud) bar where lots of locals gather.