Birchwood Log Home Guide Book
Alaska's History, Cultures, Geography, and Wildlife
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This is a favorite of past guests. Start a relaxing trip North (to Denali or Talkeetna) or South (to Seward or Whittier) on a great train ride. The depot is in downtown Anchorage on 3rd avenue 10-15 minutes from the home.
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Anchorage Depot station
411 W 1st AveThis is a favorite of past guests. Start a relaxing trip North (to Denali or Talkeetna) or South (to Seward or Whittier) on a great train ride. The depot is in downtown Anchorage on 3rd avenue 10-15 minutes from the home.
See grizzly and black bear, moose, caribou, bison, and more wildlife for pictures. They are here, no chance encounters. Take Seward Highway south out of Anchorage. About 2 hours.
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwySee grizzly and black bear, moose, caribou, bison, and more wildlife for pictures. They are here, no chance encounters. Take Seward Highway south out of Anchorage. About 2 hours.
Great place for kids and adults. See lynx, seals, otters, eagles, owls, wolfs, wolverines, fox, and more. In Anchorage on O'Malley road off Seward Highway.
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Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdGreat place for kids and adults. See lynx, seals, otters, eagles, owls, wolfs, wolverines, fox, and more. In Anchorage on O'Malley road off Seward Highway.
See Musk Ox and get fur and sweaters. Just north of Palmer on Hatcher Pass Road.
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The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdSee Musk Ox and get fur and sweaters. Just north of Palmer on Hatcher Pass Road.
Caribou or reindeer get the facts. Short drive to the Butte. Take Glenn Highway north to the Old Glenn Highway exit and drive to the Butte.
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Reindeer Farm
5561 Bodenburg LoopCaribou or reindeer get the facts. Short drive to the Butte. Take Glenn Highway north to the Old Glenn Highway exit and drive to the Butte.
See a village of the first settlers of the area and get more history. Glenn Highway north to Eklutna exit (10 minutes).
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Eklutna Village Historic Park
Eklutna Village RoadSee a village of the first settlers of the area and get more history. Glenn Highway north to Eklutna exit (10 minutes).
Great fishing guide for Kings, Silvers, Reds and trout on the Little Susitna and Deska Rivers. Increase your chances of catching and also get to see miles of river. Contact guide for more info.
Millers Riverboat Services
4150 E Wickersham WayGreat fishing guide for Kings, Silvers, Reds and trout on the Little Susitna and Deska Rivers. Increase your chances of catching and also get to see miles of river. Contact guide for more info.
The headquarters are in Wasilla off Parks Highway. Whether you are the lead dog or a follower great place to get facts about dog mushing and sled dogs. In March see the start of this 1,000-mile race on 5th Avenue in Anchorage all the way to Eagle River checkpoint. See the restart of the race in Willow or Wasilla. Dress warm. Race starts first weekend in March and ends when all mushers finish in Nome or scratch. Sean Williams a neighbor ran in this race in 2022.
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
2100 S Knik-Goose Bay RdThe headquarters are in Wasilla off Parks Highway. Whether you are the lead dog or a follower great place to get facts about dog mushing and sled dogs. In March see the start of this 1,000-mile race on 5th Avenue in Anchorage all the way to Eagle River checkpoint. See the restart of the race in Willow or Wasilla. Dress warm. Race starts first weekend in March and ends when all mushers finish in Nome or scratch. Sean Williams a neighbor ran in this race in 2022.
Take a drive up into the local mountains to Eklutna Lake campground. In winter a great place to see Northern Lights in Summer great hiking canoe, raft, or kayak in summer. Stop and hike to the water falls on the way, Swim from rope swing on the riverbank. Off Glenn Highway 10 miles north.
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Eklutna Lake Campground
39370 Eklutna Lake RdTake a drive up into the local mountains to Eklutna Lake campground. In winter a great place to see Northern Lights in Summer great hiking canoe, raft, or kayak in summer. Stop and hike to the water falls on the way, Swim from rope swing on the riverbank. Off Glenn Highway 10 miles north.
Wild Alaska is just 5 miles down the road. Bears frequent the area for fish mid to late summer. In Eagle River take Eagle River Road to the park entrance.
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Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdWild Alaska is just 5 miles down the road. Bears frequent the area for fish mid to late summer. In Eagle River take Eagle River Road to the park entrance.
Great trail above tree line to see Mt. Denali, Alaska Range, Sleeping Lady, Knik Arm, and Anchorage Bowel. Great place to view Northern Lights. Mt. road with turns and slopes. Great views just minutes away. In Eagle River drive up the hill on Eagle River Loop Road and at the top of the hill take Skyline Drive. Winy road with switch backs to Park entrance. Great hiking trail. Fantastic sunsets.
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Mt. Baldy Trailhead
12900 Golden Eagle DrGreat trail above tree line to see Mt. Denali, Alaska Range, Sleeping Lady, Knik Arm, and Anchorage Bowel. Great place to view Northern Lights. Mt. road with turns and slopes. Great views just minutes away. In Eagle River drive up the hill on Eagle River Loop Road and at the top of the hill take Skyline Drive. Winy road with switch backs to Park entrance. Great hiking trail. Fantastic sunsets.
When in Palmer this mountain peak is awesome. Cruise down the Knik River Road just minutes away. See a glacier valley. Pioneer Trail offers a training ground for experienced mountain climbers.
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Pioneer Peak
When in Palmer this mountain peak is awesome. Cruise down the Knik River Road just minutes away. See a glacier valley. Pioneer Trail offers a training ground for experienced mountain climbers.
Great place to get above tree line and take in the views to the South (Iliamna, Redoubt etc.) and North (Denali, Sleeping Lady and Alaska Range). In Anchorage off the Seward Highway take O'Malley road. Half hour drive.
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Flattop Mountain
Great place to get above tree line and take in the views to the South (Iliamna, Redoubt etc.) and North (Denali, Sleeping Lady and Alaska Range). In Anchorage off the Seward Highway take O'Malley road. Half hour drive.
Alaska's premier ski resort with multiple chair lifts. Great place for tram rides and restaurant at the mountain top. Top shelf restaurants are close. Take Seward Highway south out of Anchorage. Two-hour drive.
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Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AvenueAlaska's premier ski resort with multiple chair lifts. Great place for tram rides and restaurant at the mountain top. Top shelf restaurants are close. Take Seward Highway south out of Anchorage. Two-hour drive.
Sewards's jewel. See the sea life and learn about sea life. Three-hour drive on Seward Highway down Turnagain Arm.
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Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway AveSewards's jewel. See the sea life and learn about sea life. Three-hour drive on Seward Highway down Turnagain Arm.
Just a few hours away with one of the most beautiful drives ever. Mountains and seaside are side by side. Fishing galore. Guides are there to increase your success or drift a fly from the bank. Upper Kenai great red salmon, trout, and char fishing. Lower Kenai great King and Silver Salmon fishing.
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Kenai
Just a few hours away with one of the most beautiful drives ever. Mountains and seaside are side by side. Fishing galore. Guides are there to increase your success or drift a fly from the bank. Upper Kenai great red salmon, trout, and char fishing. Lower Kenai great King and Silver Salmon fishing.
Old historic mine. Winter cross country skiing. Summer hiking. Fall berry picking. Other sites nearby are the Musk Ox farm and Little Susitna River. Great day trip. North of Palmer off Glenn Highway. Hatcher Pass Road will go to Parks Highway in summer after snowpack is cleared. It's a great drive.
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Hatcher Pass Lodge
Gold Cord RoadOld historic mine. Winter cross country skiing. Summer hiking. Fall berry picking. Other sites nearby are the Musk Ox farm and Little Susitna River. Great day trip. North of Palmer off Glenn Highway. Hatcher Pass Road will go to Parks Highway in summer after snowpack is cleared. It's a great drive.
Great salmon fishing stream with road access. Read fishing regulations. Good trails and plenty of parking. Take Parks Highway north from Wasilla. An hour's drive from home.
Montana Creek
Great salmon fishing stream with road access. Read fishing regulations. Good trails and plenty of parking. Take Parks Highway north from Wasilla. An hour's drive from home.
Wild glacier river. Geology at work. The glacial slit isn't good for fishing. Views are remarkable. River empties into Knik Arm along the Glenn Highway and starts at the Matanuska Glacier two hours north of Palmer up the Glenn Highway.
Matanuska River
Wild glacier river. Geology at work. The glacial slit isn't good for fishing. Views are remarkable. River empties into Knik Arm along the Glenn Highway and starts at the Matanuska Glacier two hours north of Palmer up the Glenn Highway.
See a bridge that was damaged by the 1964 earthquake. Silver and red salmon wild stocks and stocked king salmon run up this river. Fish Jim Creek and the Eklutna Trail race off the Old Glenn Highway. Drive the Knik River Road upriver at a slow pace for great views and plenty of moose. Take Glenn Highway north to Old Glenn Highway and then to Knik River Road. Ten miles from house.
Knik River
See a bridge that was damaged by the 1964 earthquake. Silver and red salmon wild stocks and stocked king salmon run up this river. Fish Jim Creek and the Eklutna Trail race off the Old Glenn Highway. Drive the Knik River Road upriver at a slow pace for great views and plenty of moose. Take Glenn Highway north to Old Glenn Highway and then to Knik River Road. Ten miles from house.
Celebrate the winter like it was done a long time ago. Carnival rides, great food, fur auctions and more fun. Fur Rondy is mainly in downtown Anchorage minutes from the home.
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Fur Rendezvous Snow Sculpture Competition
Celebrate the winter like it was done a long time ago. Carnival rides, great food, fur auctions and more fun. Fur Rondy is mainly in downtown Anchorage minutes from the home.
Great place for kids to let it all out. Slides, waves, and lazy river. Year round. In Anchorage on O'Malley Road off Seward Highway.
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H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark
1520 O'Malley RdGreat place for kids to let it all out. Slides, waves, and lazy river. Year round. In Anchorage on O'Malley Road off Seward Highway.
Alaska's first people learned how to survive and thrive in all seasons. See their history while in Anchorage at this museum on Muldoon Road by the Air Force Base. Ten minutes from home.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrAlaska's first people learned how to survive and thrive in all seasons. See their history while in Anchorage at this museum on Muldoon Road by the Air Force Base. Ten minutes from home.
Site of old cold mine on Seward Highway. Great place to visit and pan for gold. An hour from house. See mines that were demolished during WW.2.
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Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine
601 Crow Creek Mine RdSite of old cold mine on Seward Highway. Great place to visit and pan for gold. An hour from house. See mines that were demolished during WW.2.
Fishing on the Big Susitna and Talketna Rivers. great king, silver, red, chum, and pink salmon fishing. Also, Deska River and streams flowing into the major fivers. Follow regulations on Department of Fish and Game web site.
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Phantom-Tri River Charters
22228 Talkeetna Spur RdFishing on the Big Susitna and Talketna Rivers. great king, silver, red, chum, and pink salmon fishing. Also, Deska River and streams flowing into the major fivers. Follow regulations on Department of Fish and Game web site.
Great way to see some old Alaska Frontier. Talkeetna is 100 miles from Denali Park and on clear days has fantastic views of the Mountain. The town is old Alaska with lots of hospitality. The jet boat rides are on a wild river that has not been changed with dams and development. A short train is also available there. This is a great day trip as it is 2 hours from the cabin. Great salmon runs can occur for all salmon.
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Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures
22333 Talkeetna Spur RdGreat way to see some old Alaska Frontier. Talkeetna is 100 miles from Denali Park and on clear days has fantastic views of the Mountain. The town is old Alaska with lots of hospitality. The jet boat rides are on a wild river that has not been changed with dams and development. A short train is also available there. This is a great day trip as it is 2 hours from the cabin. Great salmon runs can occur for all salmon.
Beginners downhill ski area in Anchorage. At times horse trail rides are offered for local riding. Good hiking trails. Take O'Malley Road off the Seward Highway in Anchorage. Thirty minutes from home.
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Hilltop Ski Area
7015 Abbott RdBeginners downhill ski area in Anchorage. At times horse trail rides are offered for local riding. Good hiking trails. Take O'Malley Road off the Seward Highway in Anchorage. Thirty minutes from home.
Talk to the experts about fishing and hunting opportunities currently available. On Raspberry Road off C Street in Anchorage.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
333 Raspberry RdTalk to the experts about fishing and hunting opportunities currently available. On Raspberry Road off C Street in Anchorage.
Foods rides, rodeo, concerts, and Alaska crops. Very large vegetables. See what 20 hours of daylight does for vegetables. Fireworks too. In Palmer twenty minutes from home. Take Glenn Highway north. Mid-August to early September.
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Alaska State Fair Inc
2075 Glenn HwyFoods rides, rodeo, concerts, and Alaska crops. Very large vegetables. See what 20 hours of daylight does for vegetables. Fireworks too. In Palmer twenty minutes from home. Take Glenn Highway north. Mid-August to early September.
Late February celebration of winter's ending. In Anchorage there is a carnival, fireworks, sled dog races, amusement park rides, fur auction, snow sculptures, games, and more. Dress warm and enjoy.
Fur Rondy Headquarters
Late February celebration of winter's ending. In Anchorage there is a carnival, fireworks, sled dog races, amusement park rides, fur auction, snow sculptures, games, and more. Dress warm and enjoy.
Food scene
Life is short. Enjoy good foods and leave the cooking and cleaning to someone else. Whatever your favorites are you can find them here
Family friendly with great delivery and take out. Eagle River. Schooners of local draft beer. Many sandwiches, salads, Italian dishes, and great deserts.
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Pizza Man
16410 Brooks LoopFamily friendly with great delivery and take out. Eagle River. Schooners of local draft beer. Many sandwiches, salads, Italian dishes, and great deserts.
Beers, food, sports. Watch the Steelers, Penguins, Penn State, University of Michigan, and more. On main drag in Eagle River.
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Matanuska Brewing Company
11901 Old Glenn HwyBeers, food, sports. Watch the Steelers, Penguins, Penn State, University of Michigan, and more. On main drag in Eagle River.
Fantastic Mexican Food and adult beverages. Good for kids too. Chips and salsa. On Business Boulevard in Eagle River.
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Garcia's Cantina & Cafe
11901 Business BlvdFantastic Mexican Food and adult beverages. Good for kids too. Chips and salsa. On Business Boulevard in Eagle River.
Mexican food that is fantastic. On Glenn Highway (main drag) in Eagle River.
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Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
11823 Old Glenn HwyMexican food that is fantastic. On Glenn Highway (main drag) in Eagle River.
Groceries and supplies for home or travel. A fantastic source of Alaska gifts. North on Glenn Highway to North Birchwood exit. Five miles.
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Three Bears Alaska/Shell
22211 Birchwood Loop RdGroceries and supplies for home or travel. A fantastic source of Alaska gifts. North on Glenn Highway to North Birchwood exit. Five miles.
National chain (Kroger) groceries and more. Gas station too. In Eagle River on Old Glenn Highway. Five miles,
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Fred Meyer
13401 Old Glenn HwyNational chain (Kroger) groceries and more. Gas station too. In Eagle River on Old Glenn Highway. Five miles,
Low-cost retailer. Friendly service with early and late hours. Off Eagle River Loop Road up the hill from Old Glenn Highway, 8 Miles
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Walmart Supercenter
18600 Eagle River RdLow-cost retailer. Friendly service with early and late hours. Off Eagle River Loop Road up the hill from Old Glenn Highway, 8 Miles
Formerly retail side of Carr & Gottstein family. Now owned by National Chain. Food and Food Court. In 2022 announced merger or acquisition of Fred Meyer. In Eagle River on Business Loop Road off Old Glenn Highway.
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Carrs
11409 Business Park BlvdFormerly retail side of Carr & Gottstein family. Now owned by National Chain. Food and Food Court. In 2022 announced merger or acquisition of Fred Meyer. In Eagle River on Business Loop Road off Old Glenn Highway.
Mexican food from long lasting local restaurant. GR8 In Eagle River one block off Old Glenn Highway.
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Chepo's Mexican Restaurant
11535 Market StMexican food from long lasting local restaurant. GR8 In Eagle River one block off Old Glenn Highway.
Right down the road five-star Italian and American food. My favorite is veal parmesan. GR8 pizza and more. Longtime local owner. In Peters Creek of Glenn Highway. 7 miles.
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Bella Vista Pizzeria
20908 Bill Stephens DrRight down the road five-star Italian and American food. My favorite is veal parmesan. GR8 pizza and more. Longtime local owner. In Peters Creek of Glenn Highway. 7 miles.
I scream for Ice Cream. Soft serve and more. Treat yourself and bribe the kids for the ride. In Houston, Alaska on Parks Highway. About an hour's drive North on way to Talkeetna, Montana Creek, Willow Creek, Sheep Creek and other fishing sites. Little Susitna River flows behind the market.
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Millers Market
17152 W Parks HwyI scream for Ice Cream. Soft serve and more. Treat yourself and bribe the kids for the ride. In Houston, Alaska on Parks Highway. About an hour's drive North on way to Talkeetna, Montana Creek, Willow Creek, Sheep Creek and other fishing sites. Little Susitna River flows behind the market.
Long time steak restaurant. Famous for steaks and seafood. World travelers would love this place. Downtown Anchorage on 5th Avenue. 15 minutes.
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Club Paris
417 W 5th AveLong time steak restaurant. Famous for steaks and seafood. World travelers would love this place. Downtown Anchorage on 5th Avenue. 15 minutes.
Very small but fantastic. Fourth Avenue in Anchorage.
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The Marx Bros Cafe
627 W 3rd AveVery small but fantastic. Fourth Avenue in Anchorage.
Great Alaska dishes with view of inlet and mountains in downtown Anchorage.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGreat Alaska dishes with view of inlet and mountains in downtown Anchorage.
This place is worth the drive to Girdwood. Popular and may have to wait to get in. You will remember it forever. Take Seward Highway to Alyeska cut-off and then to Girdwood. Forty minutes from Anchorage.
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Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdThis place is worth the drive to Girdwood. Popular and may have to wait to get in. You will remember it forever. Take Seward Highway to Alyeska cut-off and then to Girdwood. Forty minutes from Anchorage.
Most popular pizza in Anchorage. Expect waits as this place is very good and very popular. In Midtown Anchorage off Seward Highway on Old Seward Highway near 36th Avenue. 40 minutes.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyMost popular pizza in Anchorage. Expect waits as this place is very good and very popular. In Midtown Anchorage off Seward Highway on Old Seward Highway near 36th Avenue. 40 minutes.
Great seafood with an Alaska flavor. In downtown near all the tourist attractions. Downtown Anchorage on 5th Avenue.
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveGreat seafood with an Alaska flavor. In downtown near all the tourist attractions. Downtown Anchorage on 5th Avenue.
Hamburgers that are more than 2 all beef patties. Original owner started in 1963. The burger menu is Alaskan. My favorite is the Kodiak Islander. Great onion rings, fries, and shakes. Prices are reasonable given all that goes into the preparation. Expect $7 to $10 per burger. Really good and worth it. In Anchorage midtown at Old Seward and International Airport Road. 30 minutes from home.
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Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward HwyHamburgers that are more than 2 all beef patties. Original owner started in 1963. The burger menu is Alaskan. My favorite is the Kodiak Islander. Great onion rings, fries, and shakes. Prices are reasonable given all that goes into the preparation. Expect $7 to $10 per burger. Really good and worth it. In Anchorage midtown at Old Seward and International Airport Road. 30 minutes from home.
Holy calzone. On way to airport or just in town. great calzone, salads, pizzas. Fantastic sandwiches too. In Anchorage on International Airport Road. 40 minutes from home.
Guido's Pizza
549 West International Airport RoadHoly calzone. On way to airport or just in town. great calzone, salads, pizzas. Fantastic sandwiches too. In Anchorage on International Airport Road. 40 minutes from home.
Hearty breakfast plates close to airport off of Spenard Road near International Airport Road in midtown Anchorage.
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Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard RdHearty breakfast plates close to airport off of Spenard Road near International Airport Road in midtown Anchorage.
Great breads. Favorites are white chocolate cherry and orange cranberry. Add coffee and life is sweet. In midtown Anchorage on Benson near Seward Highway across from Sears Mall.
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Great Harvest Bread Co., Anchorage, AK
570 E Benson BlvdGreat breads. Favorites are white chocolate cherry and orange cranberry. Add coffee and life is sweet. In midtown Anchorage on Benson near Seward Highway across from Sears Mall.
New local restaurant popular with locals. In Eagle River on Old Glenn Highway. 10 minutes from house
Corks and Hops
New local restaurant popular with locals. In Eagle River on Old Glenn Highway. 10 minutes from house
Breakfast and lunch right around the corner. Just off the Glenn Highway in Peters Creek.
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Bobby's Cafe'
20900 Bill Stephens DrBreakfast and lunch right around the corner. Just off the Glenn Highway in Peters Creek.
Same owners as Mooses Tooth created this theater / pub. Good food with movies. In Midtown Anchorage off Spenard Road and Northern Lights Blvd.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveSame owners as Mooses Tooth created this theater / pub. Good food with movies. In Midtown Anchorage off Spenard Road and Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage's best donuts from family that started business in Eagle River in 1980s.
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Golden Donuts
2213 E Tudor RdAnchorage's best donuts from family that started business in Eagle River in 1980s.
Dino's Donuts
929 E 81st AveAnother great donut place. Life's short enjoy desert first.
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveGreat breakfasts at a very popular restaurant.
Neighborhoods
Distinct Alaska small town at the gateway to Denali Park. Salmon and trout fishing in the numerous rivers and creeks. Wildlife and mountain views. Friendly people along the Alaska Railroad and Parks Highway. 90 minutes from home.
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Talkeetna
Distinct Alaska small town at the gateway to Denali Park. Salmon and trout fishing in the numerous rivers and creeks. Wildlife and mountain views. Friendly people along the Alaska Railroad and Parks Highway. 90 minutes from home.
Drive down Turnagain Arm along the inlet and through the mountains to a seaside Alaska town. Home of Alaska Sealife Center, Mt. Marathon, glacier tours, whale watching, salmon fishing and wildlife viewing. Take Seward Highway south. About 3 hours.
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Seward
Drive down Turnagain Arm along the inlet and through the mountains to a seaside Alaska town. Home of Alaska Sealife Center, Mt. Marathon, glacier tours, whale watching, salmon fishing and wildlife viewing. Take Seward Highway south. About 3 hours.
Day fishing trips for all species of salmon. Bings Landing and fishing guide services. Off Kenai / Soldotna Highway 3 hours to the south.
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Soldotna
Day fishing trips for all species of salmon. Bings Landing and fishing guide services. Off Kenai / Soldotna Highway 3 hours to the south.
Red (Sockeye) salmon fishing from combat fishing at the mouth of the Russian River in the Kenai River to hiking to more open banks. Forest Service ferry or campground hiking. Brin your flies and cameras. May experience bears fishing too. Hike up Russian River to the waterfalls for fantastic view, Three hours to the south on Seward and Kenai/Soldotna Highways.
Russian River Campground Road
Russian River Campground RoadRed (Sockeye) salmon fishing from combat fishing at the mouth of the Russian River in the Kenai River to hiking to more open banks. Forest Service ferry or campground hiking. Brin your flies and cameras. May experience bears fishing too. Hike up Russian River to the waterfalls for fantastic view, Three hours to the south on Seward and Kenai/Soldotna Highways.
See where early settlers started farming in the Matanuska Susitina Valley. See the large vegetables that grow in the long summer daylight hours. Take Glenn Highway north 20 minutes.
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Palmer
See where early settlers started farming in the Matanuska Susitina Valley. See the large vegetables that grow in the long summer daylight hours. Take Glenn Highway north 20 minutes.
Home of Sara Palin and a rapidly growing community. Fastest growing community in Alaska. Business and bedroom community. 30 minutes to north on Glenn and then Parks Highways.
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Wasilla
Home of Sara Palin and a rapidly growing community. Fastest growing community in Alaska. Business and bedroom community. 30 minutes to north on Glenn and then Parks Highways.
Bedroom community to Anchorage, JBER (joint base Elmendorf and Richardson). Shopping, gasoline, dining, groceries and more. Bear Paw Festival in June and Iditarod sled dog start in March. Five minutes off Glenn Highway to south.
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Eagle River
Bedroom community to Anchorage, JBER (joint base Elmendorf and Richardson). Shopping, gasoline, dining, groceries and more. Bear Paw Festival in June and Iditarod sled dog start in March. Five minutes off Glenn Highway to south.
Ride through the Mountain Tunnel to a small Alaska Seaport. Near Portage Glacier, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and more. Take Seward Highway south 2 hours.
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Whittier
Ride through the Mountain Tunnel to a small Alaska Seaport. Near Portage Glacier, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and more. Take Seward Highway south 2 hours.
Small community just north of Anchorage / Eagle River. Includes the Birchwood airport, Beach Lake Park with lake and ski trails, Birchwood Rifle Range, Mirror Lake, Fire Lake, Ekluntna Falls, Eklutna Lake and trail heads to the Chugach National Forest. Summer minor league baaseball, bike & triathalons. Winter cross country skiing and dog sled races.
Chugiak
Small community just north of Anchorage / Eagle River. Includes the Birchwood airport, Beach Lake Park with lake and ski trails, Birchwood Rifle Range, Mirror Lake, Fire Lake, Ekluntna Falls, Eklutna Lake and trail heads to the Chugach National Forest. Summer minor league baaseball, bike & triathalons. Winter cross country skiing and dog sled races.
Captain Cook memorial statue in downtown Anchorage. Great walking trail and bike rentals.
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Coastal Trail - 2nd and H St
H StreetCaptain Cook memorial statue in downtown Anchorage. Great walking trail and bike rentals.
Shopping
Whether its acation or buisness we hope this guide helps you find what you need to enjoy your trip and stay.
Need bush supplies or just items for touring Alaska you can find it here. In Anchorage two locations (Bragaw & Debar) (Dimond Blvd.
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Costco Wholesale
330 W Dimond BlvdNeed bush supplies or just items for touring Alaska you can find it here. In Anchorage two locations (Bragaw & Debar) (Dimond Blvd.
Great source of fishing, hiking, camping and hunting gear. In south Anchorage on C Street near O'Malley.
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Cabela's
155 W 104th AveGreat source of fishing, hiking, camping and hunting gear. In south Anchorage on C Street near O'Malley.
Fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, and outdoor supplies. Anchorage off Glenn Highway at Airport Heights.
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Bass Pro Shops
3046 Mountain View DrFishing, hiking, camping, hunting, and outdoor supplies. Anchorage off Glenn Highway at Airport Heights.
Alaska supplier of fishing hunting and camping gear. Knowledgeable of Alaska fly patterns.
Mountain View Sports Fly Shop
11124 Old Seward HwyAlaska supplier of fishing hunting and camping gear. Knowledgeable of Alaska fly patterns.
Biking, exercise, camping, fishing, hunting, and outdoor gear. In Anchorage on Dimond and Old Seward Highway across from Dimond Center Mall.
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Sportsman's Warehouse
8681 Old Seward HwyBiking, exercise, camping, fishing, hunting, and outdoor gear. In Anchorage on Dimond and Old Seward Highway across from Dimond Center Mall.
Shopping, dining, and entertainment center. Newest and possibly largest shopping center in Anchorage just minutes away. Off Glenn Highway at Muldoon Road.
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Tikahtnu Commons
1142 North Muldoon RoadShopping, dining, and entertainment center. Newest and possibly largest shopping center in Anchorage just minutes away. Off Glenn Highway at Muldoon Road.
Home Depot is an anchor. Off Glenn Highway between Bragaw and Airport Heights.
The Northway Mall, LLC (Indoor Shopping Mall) Anchorage , Alaska
3101 Penland PkwyHome Depot is an anchor. Off Glenn Highway between Bragaw and Airport Heights.
Downtown Anchorage on 5th Avenue. 15 minutes
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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveDowntown Anchorage on 5th Avenue. 15 minutes
South Anchorage on Old Seward and Dimond Blvd. 30 minutes
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Dimond Center Mall
800 E Dimond BlvdSouth Anchorage on Old Seward and Dimond Blvd. 30 minutes
Tourist trap :) Great place for walking tour of Alaska's largest city. On 4th and 5th Avenues in Anchorage. Lots of other shops close.
Grizzly's Gifts
501 W 4th AveTourist trap :) Great place for walking tour of Alaska's largest city. On 4th and 5th Avenues in Anchorage. Lots of other shops close.
Choclates , souvineers, and gift boxes. In Midtown Anchorage off International Choclates' Road between Old and New Seward Highways.
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Alaska Wild Berry Products
5225 Juneau StChoclates , souvineers, and gift boxes. In Midtown Anchorage off International Choclates' Road between Old and New Seward Highways.
Two Anchorage locations (10th & M Streets downtown) and on Muldoon Road off Glenn Highway.
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10th & M Seafoods
1020 M StTwo Anchorage locations (10th & M Streets downtown) and on Muldoon Road off Glenn Highway.
Good Alaska meat products and gift packs. Great processor of fish and game, Located In Indian Valley half hour from Anchorage off Seward Highway.
Indian Valley Meats Inc
200 Huot CirGood Alaska meat products and gift packs. Great processor of fish and game, Located In Indian Valley half hour from Anchorage off Seward Highway.
German sausage maker that smokes fish and treats game meat. Great gift packs of Alaska foods. Midtown Anchorage off Spenard Road and Benson.
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Alaska Sausage and Seafood Company
2914 Arctic BlvdGerman sausage maker that smokes fish and treats game meat. Great gift packs of Alaska foods. Midtown Anchorage off Spenard Road and Benson.
Sightseeing
A drive up this road on the air base gets you above tree line for great views of Anchorage, the local mountains, and mountains on the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska Range (Denali). Drive slow to improve chances of seeing black bear, moose, grizzly bear, ptarmigan, grouse, eagles, owl, etc. Chalet at end of road offers drinks and snacks. Also, you can hike to cold war missile site. Golf course at bottom of mountain is there for golfers. Off Glenn Highway on Arctic Valley exit in Anchorage.
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Arctic Valley
18800 Arctic Valley RdA drive up this road on the air base gets you above tree line for great views of Anchorage, the local mountains, and mountains on the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska Range (Denali). Drive slow to improve chances of seeing black bear, moose, grizzly bear, ptarmigan, grouse, eagles, owl, etc. Chalet at end of road offers drinks and snacks. Also, you can hike to cold war missile site. Golf course at bottom of mountain is there for golfers. Off Glenn Highway on Arctic Valley exit in Anchorage.
Very close to home (1 mile). Training and racing for dog mushers. Talk to these guys for their insight.
Chugiak Dog Mushers Association
18581 Beach Lake RoadVery close to home (1 mile). Training and racing for dog mushers. Talk to these guys for their insight.
Great flights for seeing Alaska's wild beauty from the air. This service takes the mountain climbers to Mt. Denali. A wonderful way to see Mt. Denali. Located in Talkeetna two hours to the north off Parks Highway.
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K2 Aviation
14052 E 2nd StGreat flights for seeing Alaska's wild beauty from the air. This service takes the mountain climbers to Mt. Denali. A wonderful way to see Mt. Denali. Located in Talkeetna two hours to the north off Parks Highway.
Very close to Russian River Campground and ferry crossing. Sockeye salmon [ack the river. At mouth of Russian River expect crowds looking for salmon. After the height of the run trout and char fishing is great. Many guides, drift boats and raft services. Three hours south on Seward Highway and then Kenai/ Soldotna Highways. Near Kenai Lake.
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Cooper Landing
Very close to Russian River Campground and ferry crossing. Sockeye salmon [ack the river. At mouth of Russian River expect crowds looking for salmon. After the height of the run trout and char fishing is great. Many guides, drift boats and raft services. Three hours south on Seward Highway and then Kenai/ Soldotna Highways. Near Kenai Lake.
This is an experienced group to improve your chances to see the northern lights while you stay in our area. Best time of year is late August to early May. The longer into winter darkness improves your chances. Weather also is a bug factor. Full moons and overcast weather have a negative impact on viewing. Located in Anchorage offering tours to appropriate locations.
Greatland Adventures
854 K StThis is an experienced group to improve your chances to see the northern lights while you stay in our area. Best time of year is late August to early May. The longer into winter darkness improves your chances. Weather also is a bug factor. Full moons and overcast weather have a negative impact on viewing. Located in Anchorage offering tours to appropriate locations.
Martin Buser has won the Iditarod race and trains dogs and mushers for the race. Sean Williams a neighbor ran the race in 2021 and his father stayed in our BNB. Learn about the race and dog mushing from these individuals. Just north of Wasilla on Parks Highway. 1 hour drive.
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Happy Trails Kennel
19391 W Lakes BlvdMartin Buser has won the Iditarod race and trains dogs and mushers for the race. Sean Williams a neighbor ran the race in 2021 and his father stayed in our BNB. Learn about the race and dog mushing from these individuals. Just north of Wasilla on Parks Highway. 1 hour drive.
Great cruises on comfortable ships. Great food, views, and wildlife. In Whittier an hour and half from home.
Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC
519 W 4th AveGreat cruises on comfortable ships. Great food, views, and wildlife. In Whittier an hour and half from home.
Great fishing charter. King salmon in dining room was caught on one trip. In 2020, guests and I had a fantastic day catching silver salmon and then several species of bottom fish. Take Seward Highway south about 3 hours.
Aurora Charters
1302 4th AvenueGreat fishing charter. King salmon in dining room was caught on one trip. In 2020, guests and I had a fantastic day catching silver salmon and then several species of bottom fish. Take Seward Highway south about 3 hours.
Great salmon runs on this Matanuska Susitina River include kings, pinks, chums, and silvers. Just off Parks Highway north of Wasilla. Easy access no guide needed. Camping and picnicking with Alaska Railroad Bridge for great pictures. Well maintained trails.
Willow Creek, Willow, AK, États-Unis
Great salmon runs on this Matanuska Susitina River include kings, pinks, chums, and silvers. Just off Parks Highway north of Wasilla. Easy access no guide needed. Camping and picnicking with Alaska Railroad Bridge for great pictures. Well maintained trails.
Local (North Birchwood) carriage rides to include hayrides. Also, operates in downtown Anchorage.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Co LLC
22012 Blair AvenueLocal (North Birchwood) carriage rides to include hayrides. Also, operates in downtown Anchorage.
A few hours' drive on the Parks Highway out of Palmer into Alaska mountains allows for walking on a glacier. Beautiful views of river and mountains, Caribou and moose are often seen.
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Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Glenn HighwayA few hours' drive on the Parks Highway out of Palmer into Alaska mountains allows for walking on a glacier. Beautiful views of river and mountains, Caribou and moose are often seen.
Small local stream for wild silver salmon fishing. Road to creek is rough but when silvers run the fishing is fun and plentiful. Take Old Glenn Highway to Palmer.
Jim Creek, Alaska 99645, États-Unis
Small local stream for wild silver salmon fishing. Road to creek is rough but when silvers run the fishing is fun and plentiful. Take Old Glenn Highway to Palmer.
See Alaska drag racing. On Old Glenn Highway towards Palmer near the Butte. 15 minutes
Alaska Raceway Park
See Alaska drag racing. On Old Glenn Highway towards Palmer near the Butte. 15 minutes
Minor league baseball action at Loretta French Park in Chugiak. Four miles north on Glenn Highway take the North Birchwood exit. Many major league players got their start in this league. Other teams are the Anchorage Glacier Pilots, Mat Su Miners, Anchorage Bucs and more.
Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks
Minor league baseball action at Loretta French Park in Chugiak. Four miles north on Glenn Highway take the North Birchwood exit. Many major league players got their start in this league. Other teams are the Anchorage Glacier Pilots, Mat Su Miners, Anchorage Bucs and more.
Great local park that has good sledding hills in winter. Minor league baseball park in summer. Access to bike trails and skateboarding. Take North Birchwood exit off Glenn Highway to Old Glenn Highway. Six miles.
Loretta French Horse Park
Great local park that has good sledding hills in winter. Minor league baseball park in summer. Access to bike trails and skateboarding. Take North Birchwood exit off Glenn Highway to Old Glenn Highway. Six miles.
Great place for King Salmon fishing in late May to mid-June. Red, silver, pink, and chum salmon June to September. Have a fishing license and read regulations on seasons. Can walk up or down stream for fishing holes. Also guides work out of here. Take Glenn Higway north to Parks Highway north then take Knik Goosebay Road to river. Plenty of road signs. Ninety minute drive to river.
Little Susitna Public Use Facility
30428 Little Susitna River Access RdGreat place for King Salmon fishing in late May to mid-June. Red, silver, pink, and chum salmon June to September. Have a fishing license and read regulations on seasons. Can walk up or down stream for fishing holes. Also guides work out of here. Take Glenn Higway north to Parks Highway north then take Knik Goosebay Road to river. Plenty of road signs. Ninety minute drive to river.
Denali the great one (also Mt. McKinley for those from Ohio). The mountain is visible from both Anchorage and Fairbanks. A trip to Denali is a must. The drive is about 6 hours from Anchorage. The Alaska Railroad is another great way to get there. Allow 2 days for the drive and park tour. The mountain can be photographed from many points on the Parks Highway. Note the mountain makes its own weather and many visitors to the park do not get to see the mountain. A drive to Talketna offers many views of the mountain.
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Denali Visitor Center
Park RoadDenali the great one (also Mt. McKinley for those from Ohio). The mountain is visible from both Anchorage and Fairbanks. A trip to Denali is a must. The drive is about 6 hours from Anchorage. The Alaska Railroad is another great way to get there. Allow 2 days for the drive and park tour. The mountain can be photographed from many points on the Parks Highway. Note the mountain makes its own weather and many visitors to the park do not get to see the mountain. A drive to Talketna offers many views of the mountain.
The Anchorage Coastal Trial provides a great walking tour of Anchorages coastal setting. Points include Earthquake Park, 6th Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and more. Captain Cook statute and more.
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Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
The Anchorage Coastal Trial provides a great walking tour of Anchorages coastal setting. Points include Earthquake Park, 6th Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and more. Captain Cook statute and more.
Alaska ATV Adventures
Guests really enjoyed this adventure when they were here.
King salmon in June to July and Silver Salmon July to August. Fishing in downtown Anchorage. Best fishing at and shortly after high tides.
Ship Creek
10714 Haast HwyKing salmon in June to July and Silver Salmon July to August. Fishing in downtown Anchorage. Best fishing at and shortly after high tides.
Merrill Field Airport
800 Merrill Field DrSmall plane tours and flights to off road sestinations.
Funny River Campground
Reds, silvers, pinks and chums in great numbers. Fish on.
Kings, reds, silvers, pinks, and chum salmon close to tide water and very fresh. Just past Kenai.
Kasilof River Recreation Area
Kings, reds, silvers, pinks, and chum salmon close to tide water and very fresh. Just past Kenai.