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Couldn't get more convenient than this. Harley's is literally a stone's throw away on the corner of Old Seward and 76th. Great brunch, big portions, fast and good. Homemade recipes. Go for breakfast or lunch, be aware they close before 5pm and 3pm on weekends.
Harley's Old Thyme Cafe
7550 Old Seward HwyCouldn't get more convenient than this. Harley's is literally a stone's throw away on the corner of Old Seward and 76th. Great brunch, big portions, fast and good. Homemade recipes. Go for breakfast or lunch, be aware they close before 5pm and 3pm on weekends.
2GO Tesoro
7550 Old Seward HighwaySuper close convenience store. There is liquor, snacks, and basic necessities.
Genuine, high quality antiques- with a mixture of Alaskana and native artwork thrown in.
Easy stroll down the road to check it out.
Duane's Antique Market
1233 East 76th AvenueGenuine, high quality antiques- with a mixture of Alaskana and native artwork thrown in.
Easy stroll down the road to check it out.
Another super close option for eating. Closed Sundays and Mondays, open 11am-10pm. Great burgers and grill menu. Easy place to take food to go, but you can dine there too.
Main Event Grill
1041 East 76th AvenueAnother super close option for eating. Closed Sundays and Mondays, open 11am-10pm. Great burgers and grill menu. Easy place to take food to go, but you can dine there too.
Great for having a picnic, kayaking, fishing, biking, long boarding or just taking a stroll. They also have an awesome skate park and connected to the trail system. Great place to take your dogs on a walk (leashed). There's a beaver dam too.
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Taku Lake Park
100 E 76th AveGreat for having a picnic, kayaking, fishing, biking, long boarding or just taking a stroll. They also have an awesome skate park and connected to the trail system. Great place to take your dogs on a walk (leashed). There's a beaver dam too.
Walking distance to this tasing room of Alaskan local brews. Usually a food truck or two out front.
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Turnagain Brewing
7920 King StWalking distance to this tasing room of Alaskan local brews. Usually a food truck or two out front.
Neighborhoods
"Minutes from stores and restaurants in Dimond area. Very close. 15-20 minutes away from opposite side of town. "
"The neighborhood is well established with multi generation families living near to each other. With a STEM school and friendly neighbors all around - This community feels like home ..."
"On my street neighbors look out for each other, and are friendly. We are close to main intersections and airport. "
"This area is great because of it's fast access to major shopping and eating establishments. It's got fast access to the trail system within a couple blocks and Taku lake is beautiful. My favorite part is that even though this neighborhood is in the center of everything with great access to Seward Highway, it's also very quiet and the neighbors are friendly. "
Taku / Campbell
"Minutes from stores and restaurants in Dimond area. Very close. 15-20 minutes away from opposite side of town. "
"The neighborhood is well established with multi generation families living near to each other. With a STEM school and friendly neighbors all around - This community feels like home ..."
"On my street neighbors look out for each other, and are friendly. We are close to main intersections and airport. "
"This area is great because of it's fast access to major shopping and eating establishments. It's got fast access to the trail system within a couple blocks and Taku lake is beautiful. My favorite part is that even though this neighborhood is in the center of everything with great access to Seward Highway, it's also very quiet and the neighbors are friendly. "
City/town information
Get used to new foods
Alaska is known for its seafood, and Anchorage is no different. But that doesn’t mean we’re eating salmon every day—and when we do, it might be smoked, cured, served as jerky, or even turned into a sweetened salmon candy! Elk, bear, and other big game are common protein sources here. A moose steak or a reindeer hot dog are very likely to pass your lips in Anchorage. And for dessert, there’s Akutaq, or “Eskimo Ice Cream.” This cold, savory food is made with a combination of fish, Crisco, sugar and Alaska berries, and whipped to a creamy paste.
The stargazing is unbeatable
If you’re used to living in a city, you’re going to be taken completely off guard by the sky here. Stargazing is an activity all its own in Alaska, especially when the Aurora Borealis is visible. You’ll constantly be taken aback by how clear, bright, and vast the night sky is. You’ll probably never be impressed again by any of the stars in the Lower 48.
We’re dog people
You’re going to see a lot more dogs in Anchorage than cats. Sometimes it feels like everyone has a dog! And we don’t just mean huskies or malamutes. There are all kinds of hardy mixed breeds here, and you’ll see a lot more mutts than purebreds.
Live music is the soul of the social scene
Many of the bars in Anchorage have open mic nights or book live bands. You can see the biggest acts that come through town at Moose’s Tooth, a pizzeria, and brewery. Taproot is a great place to catch local acts. Of course, most bars you’ll walk into on a Friday or Saturday night will probably have live music. Jazz, rock, and bluegrass are common, but you can find just about anything you’re looking for here if it makes a noise.
Yes, we’re outdoorsy
Don’t expect to spend a lot of time hanging out inside. Unless it’s well below freezing, most Anchorage residents are here for the great outdoors—even when it is below freezing! There are so many different kinds of outdoor activities that everyone will find a niche, whether it’s hiking, skiing, rock climbing, hunting, or even curling. The Anchorage Curling Club has been in operation for more than 60 years, and if you’ve never tried it, it might just be the sport for you! If traditional sports are more your style, check out the Alaska Baseball League, which hosts lively, high-quality games that everyone in town attends. And for a city that’s under snow and ice half the year, Anchorage is surprisingly bike-friendly.
Winter is dark and cold—sort of
In December, the temperature on average is about 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and there are just over 5 hours of daylight every day. To someone from the Lower 48—especially a warm, southerly state—that might seem pretty cold and dark. But compared to the rest of Alaska, it’s not bad at all! In Barrow, Alaska, the residents won’t see the sun at all for 65 days in a row, and temperatures are often sub-zero. Most parts of the state get colder and darker than Anchorage, which actually has a mild climate thanks to protection from the mountains and the warm current of the Pacific. So cold and dark is in the eye of the beholder. Most residents don’t think it’s too bad!
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Anchorage
Get used to new foods
Alaska is known for its seafood, and Anchorage is no different. But that doesn’t mean we’re eating salmon every day—and when we do, it might be smoked, cured, served as jerky, or even turned into a sweetened salmon candy! Elk, bear, and other big game are common protein sources here. A moose steak or a reindeer hot dog are very likely to pass your lips in Anchorage. And for dessert, there’s Akutaq, or “Eskimo Ice Cream.” This cold, savory food is made with a combination of fish, Crisco, sugar and Alaska berries, and whipped to a creamy paste.
The stargazing is unbeatable
If you’re used to living in a city, you’re going to be taken completely off guard by the sky here. Stargazing is an activity all its own in Alaska, especially when the Aurora Borealis is visible. You’ll constantly be taken aback by how clear, bright, and vast the night sky is. You’ll probably never be impressed again by any of the stars in the Lower 48.
We’re dog people
You’re going to see a lot more dogs in Anchorage than cats. Sometimes it feels like everyone has a dog! And we don’t just mean huskies or malamutes. There are all kinds of hardy mixed breeds here, and you’ll see a lot more mutts than purebreds.
Live music is the soul of the social scene
Many of the bars in Anchorage have open mic nights or book live bands. You can see the biggest acts that come through town at Moose’s Tooth, a pizzeria, and brewery. Taproot is a great place to catch local acts. Of course, most bars you’ll walk into on a Friday or Saturday night will probably have live music. Jazz, rock, and bluegrass are common, but you can find just about anything you’re looking for here if it makes a noise.
Yes, we’re outdoorsy
Don’t expect to spend a lot of time hanging out inside. Unless it’s well below freezing, most Anchorage residents are here for the great outdoors—even when it is below freezing! There are so many different kinds of outdoor activities that everyone will find a niche, whether it’s hiking, skiing, rock climbing, hunting, or even curling. The Anchorage Curling Club has been in operation for more than 60 years, and if you’ve never tried it, it might just be the sport for you! If traditional sports are more your style, check out the Alaska Baseball League, which hosts lively, high-quality games that everyone in town attends. And for a city that’s under snow and ice half the year, Anchorage is surprisingly bike-friendly.
Winter is dark and cold—sort of
In December, the temperature on average is about 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and there are just over 5 hours of daylight every day. To someone from the Lower 48—especially a warm, southerly state—that might seem pretty cold and dark. But compared to the rest of Alaska, it’s not bad at all! In Barrow, Alaska, the residents won’t see the sun at all for 65 days in a row, and temperatures are often sub-zero. Most parts of the state get colder and darker than Anchorage, which actually has a mild climate thanks to protection from the mountains and the warm current of the Pacific. So cold and dark is in the eye of the beholder. Most residents don’t think it’s too bad!
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Cómo moverse
Renting a car is a necessity
The public transportation is fine for shopping, eating out and visiting the museum. If you'd like to travel anywhere outside of town or doing a day trip, the options are limited.
You can also book a tour group, or organize a day trip on the Alaska rail road. Ubers and Lift are pretty reliable for in-town, maybe to travel up to 45 minutes outside of Anchorage maximum.