Lynn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Scenic byway. Lots of turnouts to stop and take photos. There's often sheep on the mountains. Pan for gold. Lots of trails. Potter Marsh,, Girdwood, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Begich Boggs Visitor Center and more along the way.
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Turnagain Arm
Scenic byway. Lots of turnouts to stop and take photos. There's often sheep on the mountains. Pan for gold. Lots of trails. Potter Marsh,, Girdwood, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Begich Boggs Visitor Center and more along the way.
Learn about glaciers. See ice worms. Trails nearby.
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Begich Boggs Visitor Center
Portage Lake LoopLearn about glaciers. See ice worms. Trails nearby.
See Alaskan critters. On Turnagain Arm. Great souvenir shop.
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwySee Alaskan critters. On Turnagain Arm. Great souvenir shop.
Best skiing. Ride tram to see views or have dinner at Seven Glaciers Restaurant. My favorite restaurant: Double Musky (dinner only).
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Girdwood
Best skiing. Ride tram to see views or have dinner at Seven Glaciers Restaurant. My favorite restaurant: Double Musky (dinner only).
It's the trail behind the house. There's trail access at both ends of the neighborhood. Recommend going east, as there's lots of homeless to the west.
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Chester Creek Trail
Chester Creek TrailIt's the trail behind the house. There's trail access at both ends of the neighborhood. Recommend going east, as there's lots of homeless to the west.
Eagle River is only 10 miles from Anchorage. Pretty drive from highway to visitor center. Many trails at varying lengths.
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdEagle River is only 10 miles from Anchorage. Pretty drive from highway to visitor center. Many trails at varying lengths.
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayEasy short trail to waterfall.
Food Scene
Black Cup
341 E Benson BlvdGood local coffee. 1 mile away
The Marx Bros Cafe
627 W 3rd AveCozy special occasion restaurant with killer wine list.
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveGreat steak. Interesting Alaskan decor.
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGreat fish. Best happy hour with a view
Best pizza and salads ever! Best local brewery. 1 mile away.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyBest pizza and salads ever! Best local brewery. 1 mile away.
Watch a movie while eating your meal and having a beer. Great when weather is bad.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveWatch a movie while eating your meal and having a beer. Great when weather is bad.
Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdBest souvenirs
Best gift shop. Full of local artists. Close to souvenir shops on 4th Avenue.
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Cabin Fever
412 W 4th AveBest gift shop. Full of local artists. Close to souvenir shops on 4th Avenue.
Great place to go when weather is bad. History, children's area and art. Great gift shop and lunch.
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StGreat place to go when weather is bad. History, children's area and art. Great gift shop and lunch.