Eagle River Highlights
Food scene
A warm and social place to enjoy a great cup of coffee roasted fresh daily in Alaska. A 7 minute drive from the cabin.
29 lokale anbefaler
Jitters Where Coffee Is An Art
11401 Old Glenn HwyA warm and social place to enjoy a great cup of coffee roasted fresh daily in Alaska. A 7 minute drive from the cabin.
Casual cafe with great sandwiches, soups, loaded toasts,
espresso, specialty baked goods and gluten free options. A 5 minute drive.
Lexie's Cafe and Coffee
11925 Old Glenn HighwayCasual cafe with great sandwiches, soups, loaded toasts,
espresso, specialty baked goods and gluten free options. A 5 minute drive.
Our favorite sushi place in Eagle River. Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes. Offers dining & takeout. 6 min drive.
11 lokale anbefaler
Jimmy's Sushi
11401 Old Glenn HwyOur favorite sushi place in Eagle River. Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes. Offers dining & takeout. 6 min drive.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Eagle River. Offers take out and delivery. A 6 min drive.
9 lokale anbefaler
Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
11823 Old Glenn HwyOur favorite Mexican restaurant in Eagle River. Offers take out and delivery. A 6 min drive.
Closest full menu brewery; outdoor seating; some live music. 5 min drive.
16 lokale anbefaler
Matanuska Brewing Company
11901 Old Glenn HwyClosest full menu brewery; outdoor seating; some live music. 5 min drive.
Local Hiking
Our local favorite hike about 10 miles up the mountain from us. A challenging 4.6 mile loop trail at the top of Skyline Drive
that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
Beautiful views of Eagle River Valley and surrounding
mountains
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/mount-baldy-trail
39 lokale anbefaler
Mt. Baldy Trailhead
12900 Golden Eagle DrOur local favorite hike about 10 miles up the mountain from us. A challenging 4.6 mile loop trail at the top of Skyline Drive
that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
Beautiful views of Eagle River Valley and surrounding
mountains
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/mount-baldy-trail
About a 17 minute drive, this is an easy 1.8 mile out and back trail located near Chugiak, Alaska that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/thunderbird-falls-trail
dnr.alaska.gov/parks/maps/thunderbirdfallsguide.pdf
80 lokale anbefaler
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayAbout a 17 minute drive, this is an easy 1.8 mile out and back trail located near Chugiak, Alaska that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/thunderbird-falls-trail
dnr.alaska.gov/parks/maps/thunderbirdfallsguide.pdf
About a 25 minute drive, the Nature Center trails for both the beginner and advanced hiker, offering pristine mountain views and glacier fed rivers.
ernc.org
90 lokale anbefaler
Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdAbout a 25 minute drive, the Nature Center trails for both the beginner and advanced hiker, offering pristine mountain views and glacier fed rivers.
ernc.org
About 22 minute drive, this is a 10.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful lakes at the very end but you can just do a shorter distance.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/south-fork-eagle-river-trail--2
South Fork Eagle River
About 22 minute drive, this is a 10.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful lakes at the very end but you can just do a shorter distance.
alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/south-fork-eagle-river-trail--2
Shopping
Locally made gifts, rustic home decor and antiques. Typically open the FIRST & LAST Fri & Sat of the month. Just down the hill from us (4 min drive).
Revive Home Market, LLC
17141 N Eagle River Loop RdLocally made gifts, rustic home decor and antiques. Typically open the FIRST & LAST Fri & Sat of the month. Just down the hill from us (4 min drive).
All Seasons Clothing Company
11925 Old Glenn HwyLocally owned outdoor clothing and equipment (5 min drive).
Our go-to for groceries but also has sporting goods, apparel, electronics and housewares. Good selection of organics/fresh produce. Think upscale super-Walmart (9 min drive).
42 lokale anbefaler
Fred Meyer
13401 Old Glenn HwyOur go-to for groceries but also has sporting goods, apparel, electronics and housewares. Good selection of organics/fresh produce. Think upscale super-Walmart (9 min drive).