Scenic Foothills
Anchorage
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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
"Ok for one night! The hotel is a little aged . I was staying one night to catch my airplane flight. The floor showed that the hotel needed repairs. Especially the floor. Seems like dry rot and uneven. . Lighting could have be better. They needed a desk lamp and charging station for cell phones. Other ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"The location was convenient but since you are close to the RR station you can hear the whistles at some inconvenient hours. The breakfast was ok but no variety, stayed 3 nights and it was eggs and sausage every day. Better than nothing when traveling with kids but was hoping a potato dish would get ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Breakfast was great. The staff were wonderfully helpful. Not a bad place to stay for a night or two."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
"Very nice hotel, large rooms, recently renovated, very quiet for sleeping. They were very full. Staff was pleasant. Great Lake view. Nice Alaskan decor. The one thing I noticed was a towel and pillow case were neat but not clean- hopefully a fluke. We arrived late so I didn’t say anything. They have ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Anchorage Airport
"Absolutely disgusting and disgraceful. Basically the worst hotel i have ever seen. None of the pictures matched from what was shown on Expedia’s website. It was dirty, dusty, and borderline uninhabitable. I had to scramble last minute to book a different hotel which was very hard to find with it ..."
Reviewed on 31 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.
