Hitchhiker's Guide to Pungo's Palace
Food scene
Best pizza in town! Fun atmosphere and tasty beer. It is walking distance to the Alaska Rock Gym, which makes it a hot spot for climbers.
Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyBest pizza in town! Fun atmosphere and tasty beer. It is walking distance to the Alaska Rock Gym, which makes it a hot spot for climbers.
Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art.
More expensive, but DELICIOUS food. Helps to make a reservation as they have limited space. Revolving menu often features Alaskan grown/caught foods.
Relaxed restaurant serving Mediterranean & American dishes in an old-school white-tablecloth space.
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Altura Bistro
4240 Old Seward HwyMore expensive, but DELICIOUS food. Helps to make a reservation as they have limited space. Revolving menu often features Alaskan grown/caught foods.
Relaxed restaurant serving Mediterranean & American dishes in an old-school white-tablecloth space.
Mandala Restaurant
209 E Dimond BlvdBest Napalese Indian food in Anchorage. Their samosas are droolworthy!
Great seafood spot downtown with a good view of the water if you sit at the bar.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetGreat seafood spot downtown with a good view of the water if you sit at the bar.
Great atmosphere, food, and signature cocktails.
Rustic-chic outpost for contemporary Latin fare, local seafood & a selection of tequila & mezcal.
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Tequila 61
445 W 4th AveGreat atmosphere, food, and signature cocktails.
Rustic-chic outpost for contemporary Latin fare, local seafood & a selection of tequila & mezcal.
A great spot to grab a bite or get it to go. I love the oxtail soup and Bahn me sandwiches!
Housemade pho & other Vietnamese foods are served at this modern bar & eatery in a strip mall.
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PHOnatik Vietnamese Cuisine & Lounge
901 E Dimond BlvdA great spot to grab a bite or get it to go. I love the oxtail soup and Bahn me sandwiches!
Housemade pho & other Vietnamese foods are served at this modern bar & eatery in a strip mall.
A fun little spot that is within walking distance from the house. Service is fast and the drinks are strong!
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Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
6307 Debarr RoadA fun little spot that is within walking distance from the house. Service is fast and the drinks are strong!
Is a restaurant with a theater attached to it. Theater has a bar inside and serves Moose's Tooth pizza as concessions.
2nd-run & indie moviehouse (that also hosts concerts) serving microbrews, wine & casual eats.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveIs a restaurant with a theater attached to it. Theater has a bar inside and serves Moose's Tooth pizza as concessions.
2nd-run & indie moviehouse (that also hosts concerts) serving microbrews, wine & casual eats.
Simple food truck offering organic, locally sourced breakfasts, burritos & tacos, plus vegan meals.
Only open in the summer though!
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El Green-Go's
390 L StreetSimple food truck offering organic, locally sourced breakfasts, burritos & tacos, plus vegan meals.
Only open in the summer though!
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Varied fare (such as Thai curry, burgers & pizza), plus beer & cocktails in a bright, casual eatery.
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Varied fare (such as Thai curry, burgers & pizza), plus beer & cocktails in a bright, casual eatery.
Urban-chic spot offering a combination of New American dining with a bar, coffee cafe & kids' fare.
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South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyUrban-chic spot offering a combination of New American dining with a bar, coffee cafe & kids' fare.
Locals call ahead to reserve a seat at this bright eatery serving creative breakfast & lunch fare.
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Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveLocals call ahead to reserve a seat at this bright eatery serving creative breakfast & lunch fare.
Works by local artists fill this airy coffeehouse that offers baked goods, vegan options & WiFi.
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Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdWorks by local artists fill this airy coffeehouse that offers baked goods, vegan options & WiFi.
Small craft brewery with weekly tours, a tasting room & full restaurant serving hearty comfort eats.
Closes at 8pm so get there early!
MSBC is world renowned for our barrel-aged stouts and barley wines, beers that are appropriate for our less-than-temperate climate and long dark winter nights. Our core brands include IPAs and Belgian ales to cover the rest of the days when it seems the sun never sleeps, nor the people of this wild northern country.
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Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook DrSmall craft brewery with weekly tours, a tasting room & full restaurant serving hearty comfort eats.
Closes at 8pm so get there early!
MSBC is world renowned for our barrel-aged stouts and barley wines, beers that are appropriate for our less-than-temperate climate and long dark winter nights. Our core brands include IPAs and Belgian ales to cover the rest of the days when it seems the sun never sleeps, nor the people of this wild northern country.
El Jefe Taco Joint
101 East International Airport RoadReally really good tacos
They've recently moved to this address:
639 W International Airport Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99518
(907) 333-9999
Best sushi in town.
Monday · Closed
Tuesday - Thursday · 3pm - 10pm
Friday · 3pm- 11pm
Saturday · 3pm - 11pm
Sunday · 3pm - 10pm
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Sushi & Sushi
639 West International Airport RoadThey've recently moved to this address:
639 W International Airport Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99518
(907) 333-9999
Best sushi in town.
Monday · Closed
Tuesday - Thursday · 3pm - 10pm
Friday · 3pm- 11pm
Saturday · 3pm - 11pm
Sunday · 3pm - 10pm
Sightseeing
A great spot to spend a rainy day or an evening out downtown. Admission is free on the first Friday of every month.
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StA great spot to spend a rainy day or an evening out downtown. Admission is free on the first Friday of every month.
A scenic spot near the airport that is accessible by either car or trail. You can see downtown Anchorage from there and the sunsets are really pretty.
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Point Woronzof
Point Woronzof RoadA scenic spot near the airport that is accessible by either car or trail. You can see downtown Anchorage from there and the sunsets are really pretty.
Accessible from Nunaka Valley! Access is just past the Nunaka Elementary School and connects to Russian Jack trails as well as Chester Creek trails. If you have a bike, riding the trails around town is way more fun than driving!
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Chester Creek Trail
Chester Creek TrailAccessible from Nunaka Valley! Access is just past the Nunaka Elementary School and connects to Russian Jack trails as well as Chester Creek trails. If you have a bike, riding the trails around town is way more fun than driving!
Russian Jack Springs Park North
801 Pine Staccessible from Nunaka Valley so you can walk there from the house!
A great place for yoga, lifting, and climbing with a huge amount of space. It's walking distance to Moose's Tooth and you can often smell the pizza as you walk toward the gym...
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Alaska Rock Gym
665 East 33rd AvenueA great place for yoga, lifting, and climbing with a huge amount of space. It's walking distance to Moose's Tooth and you can often smell the pizza as you walk toward the gym...
A great little gallery located on the bottom floor of the historic Captain Cook hotel. Gallery hosts live music during First Friday art walks downtown (art walks usually happen between 6-9pm on the first Friday of every month)
Stephan Fine Arts Gallery
939 W 5th AveA great little gallery located on the bottom floor of the historic Captain Cook hotel. Gallery hosts live music during First Friday art walks downtown (art walks usually happen between 6-9pm on the first Friday of every month)
LGBTQ+ bar with lots of events (check their Facebook page for up-to-date information). If you're visiting in October and November try to get tickets to the live performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show- it's fabulous and usually sells out every season!
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Mad Myrna's
530 E 5th AveLGBTQ+ bar with lots of events (check their Facebook page for up-to-date information). If you're visiting in October and November try to get tickets to the live performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show- it's fabulous and usually sells out every season!
One of the few places where you can still watch a movie in a theater for under $5. We need to keep these places alive! They've recently redone the inside so it's nicer than you'd expect for a $5 ticket...
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Regal Totem
3131 Muldoon RdOne of the few places where you can still watch a movie in a theater for under $5. We need to keep these places alive! They've recently redone the inside so it's nicer than you'd expect for a $5 ticket...
A short, but strenuous, hike with great views of the city and beyond. Trailhead connects to other trails/trail systems as well.
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Flattop Mountain
A short, but strenuous, hike with great views of the city and beyond. Trailhead connects to other trails/trail systems as well.
Located just down the street from the house. Has a few baseball diamonds and plenty of space for dogs to run around.
Nunaka Valley Park
6111 Craig DriveLocated just down the street from the house. Has a few baseball diamonds and plenty of space for dogs to run around.
A short walk from the house. There is a trail that goes around the lake.
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Cheney Lake Park
2245 Baxter RdA short walk from the house. There is a trail that goes around the lake.
Small gallery showing vibrant contemporary paintings, crafts & jewelry by local artists.
A must stop for Alaskan mementos and gifts.
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Dos Manos
1317 W Northern Lights BlvdSmall gallery showing vibrant contemporary paintings, crafts & jewelry by local artists.
A must stop for Alaskan mementos and gifts.
A fair trade store with unique items from around the world. Is next to Dos Manos and across the street from Middleway Cafe!
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Grassroots Fair Trade Store
1317 W Northern Lights BlvdA fair trade store with unique items from around the world. Is next to Dos Manos and across the street from Middleway Cafe!
City/town information
A tiny town with a mountaineering problem...
Talkeetna is the jump-off for climbers attempting to summit Denali. It is accessible by train, bush plane, and car and is great to visit in any season (although it's very busy in the summer).
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Talkeetna
A tiny town with a mountaineering problem...
Talkeetna is the jump-off for climbers attempting to summit Denali. It is accessible by train, bush plane, and car and is great to visit in any season (although it's very busy in the summer).
Located on the water's edge of Resurrection Bay, about 3 hours south of Anchorage. Is accessible via train, car, and bush plane.
Things to do: fishing charters, hiking, visiting the Seaward Sea Life Center, kayaking, marine tours
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Seward
Located on the water's edge of Resurrection Bay, about 3 hours south of Anchorage. Is accessible via train, car, and bush plane.
Things to do: fishing charters, hiking, visiting the Seaward Sea Life Center, kayaking, marine tours
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What to wear
Even when it's sunny and feels warm outside, it can often get blustery and cold as you gain elevation on a hike. Even if you're planning on visiting during the summer months it's a good idea to pack a hat and at gloves (nothing too heavy, liner or simple wool gloves will work) and throw them in your bag or vehicle in case you need them.
Wool, fleece, and down is warmer than cotton. Rain is a strong possibility in the spring and fall and things like wool and fleece will keep you warm even if you get wet!