Guidebook for Anchorage
Everything Else
Bear Tooth is a local icon serving up locally sourced food, craft beer and excellent movies and pizza. You'll LOVE this place.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveBear Tooth is a local icon serving up locally sourced food, craft beer and excellent movies and pizza. You'll LOVE this place.
REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdWE love our local REI store. Find your gear here.
This is Anchorage's only indie used bookstore. Check out their incredible supply of used books!
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Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdThis is Anchorage's only indie used bookstore. Check out their incredible supply of used books!
Every Saturday in the summer, our little neighborhood farmers market showcases locally grown goodies, hand made arts, crafts and music. It's only a block away and worth it to get a feel for Spenard.
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Spenard Farmers' Market
2555 Spenard RdEvery Saturday in the summer, our little neighborhood farmers market showcases locally grown goodies, hand made arts, crafts and music. It's only a block away and worth it to get a feel for Spenard.
If you need to pick up a script, it's only a few blocks away, and open late.
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Walgreens
1470 W Northern Lights BlvdIf you need to pick up a script, it's only a few blocks away, and open late.
Interested in biking? Rent a bike from one of the local shops and get outside for a nice long ride. Enjoy easy trails and plenty to see.
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Tony Knowles Coastal Bicycle Trails
Tony Knowles Coastal TrailInterested in biking? Rent a bike from one of the local shops and get outside for a nice long ride. Enjoy easy trails and plenty to see.
What's not to love about excellent food? Check 'em out for healthy, tasty food. They hand squeeze their juice, brew a great coffee and serve up excellent soups, salads and sandwiches.
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Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdWhat's not to love about excellent food? Check 'em out for healthy, tasty food. They hand squeeze their juice, brew a great coffee and serve up excellent soups, salads and sandwiches.
Fusion food at its finest... try them if you're looking for some swanky eats.
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Ginger
425 W 5th AveFusion food at its finest... try them if you're looking for some swanky eats.
Owned by our good friends and listed as one of the top places to dine out, you'll enjoy fresh oysters, excellent champagne and a funky downtown environment. You can't go wrong with the Bubbly Mermaid.
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The Bubbly Mermaid Oyster Bar
417 D StOwned by our good friends and listed as one of the top places to dine out, you'll enjoy fresh oysters, excellent champagne and a funky downtown environment. You can't go wrong with the Bubbly Mermaid.
Food Scene
With some of the best bartenders in town, "bacon of the month," and a terrific selection of local beers, this one of our favs in the neighborhood.
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Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdWith some of the best bartenders in town, "bacon of the month," and a terrific selection of local beers, this one of our favs in the neighborhood.
Need a good dose of organic greens? Try their brewers yeast miso soup and the house salad. They are truly wonderful!
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Organic Oasis | Restaurant & Juice Bar
2610 Spenard RdNeed a good dose of organic greens? Try their brewers yeast miso soup and the house salad. They are truly wonderful!
Tommy's Burger Stop
1106 W 29th PlBest burgers in town.
Just like the name says, find your happy place with excellent diner food--breakfast, lunch or dinner. They're great!
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Sami's City Diner
3000 Minnesota DrJust like the name says, find your happy place with excellent diner food--breakfast, lunch or dinner. They're great!
It's a bit of walk (or an easy pedal), but well worth it for the terrific breakfasts and lunches.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveIt's a bit of walk (or an easy pedal), but well worth it for the terrific breakfasts and lunches.
This is one of our iconic up-scale places to dine out. They've got fabulous food, a full bar and gorgeous views of Cook Inlet.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetThis is one of our iconic up-scale places to dine out. They've got fabulous food, a full bar and gorgeous views of Cook Inlet.
Your host's other love as co-owner of Anchorage, Alaska's only indie bookstore and cafe with performance space. Who doesn't love great literature, excellent music and craft local beers and wine served up with international comfort food--all under one beautiful roof? Have a seat in our living room, and enjoy the space to relax and be a part of our eclectic community. The "Block" has quickly grown to be one of Anchorage's favorite neighborhood hotspots, whether traveling through for a quick coffee and light food, or a place to hang your hat for rainy (or sunny) afternoon and browse local literature and hear talented local musicians. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
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The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
3956 Spenard RdYour host's other love as co-owner of Anchorage, Alaska's only indie bookstore and cafe with performance space. Who doesn't love great literature, excellent music and craft local beers and wine served up with international comfort food--all under one beautiful roof? Have a seat in our living room, and enjoy the space to relax and be a part of our eclectic community. The "Block" has quickly grown to be one of Anchorage's favorite neighborhood hotspots, whether traveling through for a quick coffee and light food, or a place to hang your hat for rainy (or sunny) afternoon and browse local literature and hear talented local musicians. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Shopping
Interested in climbing, getting out in the back country or exploring remote glaciers? This is the place to find your gear. They carry expedition quality gear and have a knowledgeable staff.
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Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking
2633 Spenard RdInterested in climbing, getting out in the back country or exploring remote glaciers? This is the place to find your gear. They carry expedition quality gear and have a knowledgeable staff.
If you're in the market for fantastic locally made artwork, crafts, gifts, etc., check out this terrific little gallery.
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Dos Manos
1317 W Northern Lights BlvdIf you're in the market for fantastic locally made artwork, crafts, gifts, etc., check out this terrific little gallery.
Essentials
Four block door to door, our local Carrs grocer will have what you need.
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Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdFour block door to door, our local Carrs grocer will have what you need.
Sightseeing
Go for a lovely walk or bike ride to Westchester, and from there check out the Coastal Trail! It's got great views and is just a hop skip and a jump away from us.
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Westchester Lagoon
Go for a lovely walk or bike ride to Westchester, and from there check out the Coastal Trail! It's got great views and is just a hop skip and a jump away from us.
This a perfect place to see fine art, learn a few things and see some Alaska history. Check out their bookstore, too, or dine at the cafe.
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Anchorage Museum - Rasmuson Center
625 C StThis a perfect place to see fine art, learn a few things and see some Alaska history. Check out their bookstore, too, or dine at the cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance from the apartment, this is a local favorite watering hole.
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Buckaroo Club
2819 Spenard RdWalking distance from the apartment, this is a local favorite watering hole.
Iconic classic Alaska, and only a half block from the apartment, Koots has multiple venues for live music, techno, drinking, socializing and light food. Check their online calendar for summer outdoor concert series and upcoming events.
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Chilkoot Charlie's
2435 Spenard RoadIconic classic Alaska, and only a half block from the apartment, Koots has multiple venues for live music, techno, drinking, socializing and light food. Check their online calendar for summer outdoor concert series and upcoming events.
Bookstore-Cafe
owned by your host, The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe features a great selection of books, international comfort food, wine, craft wine-based cocktails, and locally brewed beer. It is conveniently located on Spenard Road on the way to orbfrom the airport.
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The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
3956 Spenard Rdowned by your host, The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe features a great selection of books, international comfort food, wine, craft wine-based cocktails, and locally brewed beer. It is conveniently located on Spenard Road on the way to orbfrom the airport.