Emma’s Guide to Anchorage and Southcentral AK
Food scene
Amazing authentic Mexican food and a great atmosphere....tell our friends Hi when you visit this neighborhood favorite
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Gallo's Mexican Restaurant
8311 Arctic BoulevardAmazing authentic Mexican food and a great atmosphere....tell our friends Hi when you visit this neighborhood favorite
Great artisan pizza (not as popular as the Mooses Tooth but we prefer Hearth to any other pizza in town:))
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Hearth Artisan Pizza
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdGreat artisan pizza (not as popular as the Mooses Tooth but we prefer Hearth to any other pizza in town:))
Famous pizza in town....get there early because waits can exceed 2 hrs (best bet is to order a pizza and growler to go!)
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyFamous pizza in town....get there early because waits can exceed 2 hrs (best bet is to order a pizza and growler to go!)
An alaskan favorite and their deck is hard to beat on a beautiful day!
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveAn alaskan favorite and their deck is hard to beat on a beautiful day!
Bread and Brew
1450 E Tudor RdGreat place to grab a sandwich on your way to the hiking trails!
Originale
400 D StreetBest sandwiches in town and a great place to start your downtown adventure
907 Alehouse and Grill
8001 Old Seward HwyGreat place to watch a game and get some bar food
Personally our favorite ice cream in town!! Southside so its a little further than some of the other joints in town!
Motley Moo Creamery
11900 Industry WayPersonally our favorite ice cream in town!! Southside so its a little further than some of the other joints in town!
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetAn alaskan favorite....local ice cream shop
TOZAI Japanese restaurant / catering
639 West International Airport RoadBest sushi in town by far!
Best breakfast in town...make sure and call ahead to book a reservation!
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveBest breakfast in town...make sure and call ahead to book a reservation!
Burgers, mexican, pizza, movies, what more could you want? Also the best margaritas in town!
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveBurgers, mexican, pizza, movies, what more could you want? Also the best margaritas in town!
Best organic bakery in town: don't forget to try the raspberry scone...you will end up visiting more than once trust us!
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StBest organic bakery in town: don't forget to try the raspberry scone...you will end up visiting more than once trust us!
Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights Blvdgreat stop for breakfast: great gluten free and vegan options!
Tent City Taphouse
343 West 6th Avenuegreat downtown bites
we prefer eating on the bar side but definitely an Alaskan favorite
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L Streetwe prefer eating on the bar side but definitely an Alaskan favorite
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th Avebest seafood chowder in town
Haute Quarter Grill
525 W 4th Avebest steak/fine dining in town
this fine dining restaurant has a hidden secret: it has a side kitchen that does burgers (to go only)....best burger in town by far
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Altura Bistro
4240 Old Seward Hwythis fine dining restaurant has a hidden secret: it has a side kitchen that does burgers (to go only)....best burger in town by far
Ginger
425 W 5th AveAsian fusion at its finest!
Chicken Shack
1443 W Northern Lights Blvdjust want some good comfort food....we love it here
Mandala Restaurant
209 E Dimond BlvdIndian take-out? here's your place
too many debates on the best Thai in town....this is a personal favorite....order to go....the atmosphere is less than par but the food is mucho good
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Phở Lena
3311 Spenard Rdtoo many debates on the best Thai in town....this is a personal favorite....order to go....the atmosphere is less than par but the food is mucho good
Coffee
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdAlaskans love their coffee....nice spot to hangout
Uncle Leroy's Coffee
2401 W 36th AveCoffee and brunch!!!
Steamdot Coffee Benson Bar
600 E Northern Lights Blvdour personal favorite in town: enjoy all the locations
Bell’s Nursery
13700 Specking Avenuegreat coffee and plant life!
That Feeling Co
1721 E Dowling Rdlove plants and coffee? this is your place
Brewery Scene
Best brewery and food combo in town: have a panty peeler and tell us what you think!
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Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook DrBest brewery and food combo in town: have a panty peeler and tell us what you think!
Arguably the best beer in town: they also have a pop-up food scene called La Familia that is tough to beat!
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Anchorage Brewing Company
148 W 91st AveArguably the best beer in town: they also have a pop-up food scene called La Familia that is tough to beat!
Beer is good but views are better....great hangout spot
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King Street Brewing Company
9050 King StBeer is good but views are better....great hangout spot
Cynosure Brewing
144 E Potter DrLove that garage/brewery/food truck feel? this is your place
Turnagain Brewing
7920 King Stgreat beer and good atmosphere!
Anchorage Distillery
6310 A Stgreat place for some creative cocktails
Zip Kombucha
8161 Arctic BlvdLove kombucha? we do too...havent found a better taste than this place!
Hiking
8 mile hike (relatively flattish).....definitely a crowd favorite
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Upper Rabbit Creek/Rabbit Lake Trailhead
Canyon Road8 mile hike (relatively flattish).....definitely a crowd favorite
Little O'Malley Peak
favorite hike....start at glen alps trailhead
Wolverine Peak
a tough one but a good one
The Butte Trailhead
a little drive but a popular hike
Flattop Mountain
most famous hike in anchorage....
Rainbow Peak
great views of turnagain arm
Bird Ridge Trailhead
Bird to Gird Pathwaytough but breathtaking!
Turnagain Arm Trail, Northern Trailhead
Seward Highwaygood one for the family
Chester Creek Trail
Chester Creek Trailgreat paved walking trail close to house
Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
rent some bikes and enjoy this scenic paved trail
Hillside Park
love to mountain bike? there are some great trails here
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry Roadanother mountain biking paradise