Callie’s guidebook

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Callie’s guidebook

Sightseeing

This gem is on the road less traveled in Alaska but is a national scenic byway and absolutely breathtaking. You can pay an access feet to drive quite close to the glacier, and either take a guided trek or walk out onto the ice yourself- a truely Alaskan experience. Great food at Grand View Cafe and RV Park about mile 109 Glenn Highway.
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Matanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn Highway
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This gem is on the road less traveled in Alaska but is a national scenic byway and absolutely breathtaking. You can pay an access feet to drive quite close to the glacier, and either take a guided trek or walk out onto the ice yourself- a truely Alaskan experience. Great food at Grand View Cafe and RV Park about mile 109 Glenn Highway.
During the summer months you can drive up to the old mine and take a tour of the buildings. In the winter you can drive fairly close and enjoy a cross country ski on a loop that is groomed (depending on snow conditions) near the mine.
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Independence Mine State Historical Park
23264 Gold Cord Rd
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During the summer months you can drive up to the old mine and take a tour of the buildings. In the winter you can drive fairly close and enjoy a cross country ski on a loop that is groomed (depending on snow conditions) near the mine.
Stunning views and a nice place to take a hike. There's a little ice cream place on the way, if they're open I'd recommend getting yourself a treat!
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Eklutna Lake
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Stunning views and a nice place to take a hike. There's a little ice cream place on the way, if they're open I'd recommend getting yourself a treat!
These guys have great service and rent pedal assist bicycles, which are a great way to get out and enjoy the trails that Anchorage has to offer like the Toney Knowles Coastal Trail. Visit akebike.com or call (907) 744-6433 for more information.
Alaska eBike
2229 Spenard Road
These guys have great service and rent pedal assist bicycles, which are a great way to get out and enjoy the trails that Anchorage has to offer like the Toney Knowles Coastal Trail. Visit akebike.com or call (907) 744-6433 for more information.
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C St
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On a clear day you can get a great view of Denali just from walking up the fenced trail on the far left side of the parking lot. This is also the trailhead for Flat Top mountain.
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Glen Alps Trailhead Rest Area
Glen Alps Road
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On a clear day you can get a great view of Denali just from walking up the fenced trail on the far left side of the parking lot. This is also the trailhead for Flat Top mountain.

Food scene

Anchorage's Favorite Pizza pub. They also have great salads and other appetizers. Local brew.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward Hwy
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Anchorage's Favorite Pizza pub. They also have great salads and other appetizers. Local brew.
You can go to the grill side and enjoy delicious food and drinks, or catch a movie while you eat delicious pizza and drink local craft brew.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th Ave
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You can go to the grill side and enjoy delicious food and drinks, or catch a movie while you eat delicious pizza and drink local craft brew.
Delicious craft beer tasting room with a great restaurant. The midnight sun loft is a local favorite on the south side of Anchorage. Each month is a rotating local art installation and they tap a small special brew out of a firkin keg on the first Friday of each month - First Firkin Friday.
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Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook Dr
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Delicious craft beer tasting room with a great restaurant. The midnight sun loft is a local favorite on the south side of Anchorage. Each month is a rotating local art installation and they tap a small special brew out of a firkin keg on the first Friday of each month - First Firkin Friday.
Delicious coffee, smoothies and fresh juices and plant based milks.
Market Juice
2601 Spenard Rd
Delicious coffee, smoothies and fresh juices and plant based milks.
My favorite coffee shop in Anchorage.
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Black Cup
341 E Benson Blvd
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My favorite coffee shop in Anchorage.
Great restaurant and bar- my favorite calamari and bloody mary in Anchorage. They are known for their bacon of the month and tots.
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Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Great restaurant and bar- my favorite calamari and bloody mary in Anchorage. They are known for their bacon of the month and tots.
There are several locations around Anchorage, this is the closest to our house and the one we frequent. Great pho at a reasonable price.
Pho Vietnam Restaurant
3030 Denali Street
There are several locations around Anchorage, this is the closest to our house and the one we frequent. Great pho at a reasonable price.
Yellow curry is the best.
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Lahn Pad Thai
2101 Abbott Road
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Yellow curry is the best.
Everything here is delicious. Great service. If you plan to pick up for take away, there can be up to an hour wait so plan ahead.
Thai Orchid Restaurant, INC
5905 Lake Otis Parkway
Everything here is delicious. Great service. If you plan to pick up for take away, there can be up to an hour wait so plan ahead.
Tasting room with a big outdoor deck! There is a food truck out front if you're hungry.
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King Street Brewing Company
9050 King St
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Tasting room with a big outdoor deck! There is a food truck out front if you're hungry.
Local ice cream with local flavors, THE BEST.
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Wild Scoops
429 E Street
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Local ice cream with local flavors, THE BEST.
If you're craving middle eastern style curries, this is your spot in Anchorage.
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Namaste Shangri-La
2446 E Tudor Rd
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If you're craving middle eastern style curries, this is your spot in Anchorage.
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Sushi & Sushi
639 West International Airport Road
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Decent food and the roof top restaurant and bar has the best view in Anchorage of Cook Inlet. There's usually a wait here in the summer so it's good to call ahead.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd Ave
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Decent food and the roof top restaurant and bar has the best view in Anchorage of Cook Inlet. There's usually a wait here in the summer so it's good to call ahead.
Well loved breakfast joint downtown Anchorage.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th Ave
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Well loved breakfast joint downtown Anchorage.
Best coffee shop in Palmer!
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Vagabond Blues
642 S Alaska St
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Best coffee shop in Palmer!
Best food on the Glenn Highway! The Caribbean pork sandwich is incredible! They also have great vegetarian and gluten free options for all meals.
Grand View Cafe and RV Park
22488 Glenn Hwy
Best food on the Glenn Highway! The Caribbean pork sandwich is incredible! They also have great vegetarian and gluten free options for all meals.

Bike Rental

Alaska eBike rents pedal assist bicycles, which are a great way to get out and see some special parts of Anchorage including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Westchester Lagoon. Reasonable prices and great service- a must do during your stay in Anchorage.
Alaska eBike
2229 Spenard Road
Alaska eBike rents pedal assist bicycles, which are a great way to get out and see some special parts of Anchorage including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Westchester Lagoon. Reasonable prices and great service- a must do during your stay in Anchorage.

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Zwyczaje i kultura

Pull over if there are more than 5 cars behind you.

Alaskan roads are often single lane. With spectacular views, you may want to drive slow and take it all in. However, locals who drive these roads are often doing long days of driving to get into a town, do errands, and drive home. These trips can often take locals an entire day. If you're driving below the speed limit and you see cars piling up behind you, pull over and let them pass.
Zwyczaje i kultura

Say hello, look up and look around

Alaskans are known to be quite friendly. Even in Anchorage, we have a small town feel. If you're coming from a big city, expect that people will say hello to you, hold doors open, and be generally courteous- you should do the same. Take this time to unplug from your feeds and take in the scenery.