Guidebook for Anchorage

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Guidebook for Anchorage

Food Scene

Located directly across the street, If you want a fast simple homestyle burger, this is the place. I've been eating Jim burgers since before I could see over the counter and I often pop in for a quick lunch when working at the property. It has been around for DECADES!
Burger Jim
704 E 4th Ave
Located directly across the street, If you want a fast simple homestyle burger, this is the place. I've been eating Jim burgers since before I could see over the counter and I often pop in for a quick lunch when working at the property. It has been around for DECADES!
The Glacier Brewhouse is one of my favorite downtown restaurants. Great food, great atmosphere, and they offer several craft beers brewed right on site. I love their Brewhouse Blonde, one of my local favorites!
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th Ave
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The Glacier Brewhouse is one of my favorite downtown restaurants. Great food, great atmosphere, and they offer several craft beers brewed right on site. I love their Brewhouse Blonde, one of my local favorites!
If you are looking for a more upscale meal specializing in seafood, this is a great option. They also offer very nice inlet views if you can get a table by a window. Sunday mornings the put on a large Bloody Mary bar in the bar with all the toppings and hot sauces you could ever want. It's a good time!
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L Street
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If you are looking for a more upscale meal specializing in seafood, this is a great option. They also offer very nice inlet views if you can get a table by a window. Sunday mornings the put on a large Bloody Mary bar in the bar with all the toppings and hot sauces you could ever want. It's a good time!
The Crow's Nest located at the top of the Captain Cook hotel is our go to restaurant for higher end special occasion meals. It offers spectacular views of downtown Anchorage. Bring your VISA, you're going to need it!
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Crow's Nest
939 W 5th Ave
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The Crow's Nest located at the top of the Captain Cook hotel is our go to restaurant for higher end special occasion meals. It offers spectacular views of downtown Anchorage. Bring your VISA, you're going to need it!
One of the oldest and longest operating restaurants in Anchorage, the Lucky Wishbone is famous for its fried chicken and is a much loved downtown staple by locals.
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Lucky Wishbone
1033 E 5th Ave
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One of the oldest and longest operating restaurants in Anchorage, the Lucky Wishbone is famous for its fried chicken and is a much loved downtown staple by locals.
Possibly the only Mexican restaurant downtown, La Cabana is conveniently located a short walk from the cottages at 4th Ave and Cordova St. Is it margarita:30 yet?!
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant
312 E 4th Ave
Possibly the only Mexican restaurant downtown, La Cabana is conveniently located a short walk from the cottages at 4th Ave and Cordova St. Is it margarita:30 yet?!
The Halibut sandwich is my "to go" whenever I pop into Humpy's, it's delicious!
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave
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The Halibut sandwich is my "to go" whenever I pop into Humpy's, it's delicious!
Pop in for 1/2 price appetizers until 6pm.
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Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G St
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Pop in for 1/2 price appetizers until 6pm.
A small, very popular ice cream shop located on E st. right next door to the Hard Rock Cafe. They specialize in unique Alaskan flavors and offer a "baked Alaska" marshmallow topping which I highly recommend giving a try!
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Wild Scoops
429 E Street
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A small, very popular ice cream shop located on E st. right next door to the Hard Rock Cafe. They specialize in unique Alaskan flavors and offer a "baked Alaska" marshmallow topping which I highly recommend giving a try!

Essentials

This is the closest grocery store to the property, about 9 blocks away. Being the only "large" grocery store in downtown, it is also the oldest in Anchorage. It is small and a little cramped compared to modern grocers, but it has everything you need.
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Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights Blvd
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This is the closest grocery store to the property, about 9 blocks away. Being the only "large" grocery store in downtown, it is also the oldest in Anchorage. It is small and a little cramped compared to modern grocers, but it has everything you need.
Fred Meyer is owned by Kroger. This is a full department store in addition to a grocer. Clothes, furnishings, sports equipment, recreational equipment, automotive, toys, etc can all be found at Fred Meyer. And it is a 5 minute drive from the Cottages.
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Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights Blvd
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Fred Meyer is owned by Kroger. This is a full department store in addition to a grocer. Clothes, furnishings, sports equipment, recreational equipment, automotive, toys, etc can all be found at Fred Meyer. And it is a 5 minute drive from the Cottages.
Closest gas station with a proper convenience store.
Chevron Denali Express
832 E 6th Ave
Closest gas station with a proper convenience store.
Nearest Walgreens / pharmacy
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Walgreens
1470 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Nearest Walgreens / pharmacy
Want a car for only a portion of your stay? Enterprise Car Rental is just a short 2 block walk from the Cottages!
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
510 East International Airport Road
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Want a car for only a portion of your stay? Enterprise Car Rental is just a short 2 block walk from the Cottages!

Parks & Nature

Incredible views of the city, extremely popular hike right here in the city.
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Flattop Mountain
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Incredible views of the city, extremely popular hike right here in the city.
Great access point to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail which offer great inlet views.
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Elderberry Park
1297 W 5th Ave
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Great access point to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail which offer great inlet views.

Arts & Culture

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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C St
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Dr
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Shopping

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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th Ave
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You'll find many "box stores" here in this shopping plaza, as well as the closest movie theater.
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Tikahtnu Commons
1142 North Muldoon Road
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You'll find many "box stores" here in this shopping plaza, as well as the closest movie theater.

Sightseeing

Stop into the little log cabin visitor's center so start your Alaskan adventure off right! Also, right outside the cabin on F St is the Downtown Trolley Tours. Look for a guy wearing a conductor's hat. This is a fun little informational trolley ride and tour that runs you around downtown Anchorage and out to Earthquake Park. Trolleys run every 30-60 minutes typically in the summer. Possibly a good activity for a rainy day when you want to stay dry.
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Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
546 West 4th Avenue
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Stop into the little log cabin visitor's center so start your Alaskan adventure off right! Also, right outside the cabin on F St is the Downtown Trolley Tours. Look for a guy wearing a conductor's hat. This is a fun little informational trolley ride and tour that runs you around downtown Anchorage and out to Earthquake Park. Trolleys run every 30-60 minutes typically in the summer. Possibly a good activity for a rainy day when you want to stay dry.

Drinks & Nightlife

Long time downtown bar, great scallops and pasta! Sample the "do not eat" block of cheese, it is a downtown staple! This was my "go to place" for a Friday night out to catch up with the boys.
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F Street Station
325 F St
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Long time downtown bar, great scallops and pasta! Sample the "do not eat" block of cheese, it is a downtown staple! This was my "go to place" for a Friday night out to catch up with the boys.
This is the largest restaurant in Anchorage by square footage. It features arguably the best outdoor patio space in all of Anchorage with views of the inlet and port of Alaska, as well as a great food menu. And of course, there's the BEERS! Great home brewed root beer as well for those looking for a non-alcoholic option.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd Ave
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This is the largest restaurant in Anchorage by square footage. It features arguably the best outdoor patio space in all of Anchorage with views of the inlet and port of Alaska, as well as a great food menu. And of course, there's the BEERS! Great home brewed root beer as well for those looking for a non-alcoholic option.
Alternative Lifestyle nightclub.
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Mad Myrna's
530 E 5th Ave
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Alternative Lifestyle nightclub.
Bernie's Bungalow is one of the few downtown bars that features a large outdoor patio/garden space. Nice to enjoy a cocktail outside on a beautiful summer evening.
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Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
626 D Street
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Bernie's Bungalow is one of the few downtown bars that features a large outdoor patio/garden space. Nice to enjoy a cocktail outside on a beautiful summer evening.
Great alternative lifestyle neighborhood bar where all open minds are welcome and the outdoor patio is a fantastic hidden gem in downtown. PLUS, they are located directly across the street from the Cottages! In the summer I frequently pop in and visit with the owners and enjoy a cold beer after a long day of work at the Cottages.
The Raven
Great alternative lifestyle neighborhood bar where all open minds are welcome and the outdoor patio is a fantastic hidden gem in downtown. PLUS, they are located directly across the street from the Cottages! In the summer I frequently pop in and visit with the owners and enjoy a cold beer after a long day of work at the Cottages.