Scenic Foothills
Anchorage
Visit Scenic Foothills
Popular places to visit
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Alaska Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour — Anchorage Area (1 Hour)
Anchorage Helicopter Sightseeing Flight (30 Minutes)
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"Breakfast was very good"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
"I had to keep calling the hotel from the airport I took almost an hour to get someone to answer, the lady told me she was working alone, but the time I got there all the restaurants were closed. I had to eat a candy bar for dinner. Also no one told me there was a shuttle that could take me downtown. ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"No esta en downtown , esta al lado del ferrocarril y se escucha el ruido del ferrocarril. El area alrededor del hotel no es caminable. La alfombra de la entrada estaba sucia. Los safacones de la entrada estaban llenos de basura. La alfombra del piso 2 estaba sucia. La habitation estaba comoda, y ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Upon arriving at the hotel at 11 pm the parking lot and front entrance were a hang out for local homeless people. I acknowledge and am sensitive that they are just people trying to stay warm and have no place to go however, it’s not what I expected to be exposed to when on vacation. This happened ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Coast Inn at Lake Hood
"Very clean!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scenic Foothills
Northeast Anchorage
While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Inlet and Nunaka Valley South Park.
University Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Area and surrounding area, you can visit Alaska Airlines Center and Nunaka Valley South Park.
Campbell Park
Though Campbell Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.
Airport Heights Community Council
While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Alaska Airlines Center.
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Rogers Park
Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.
