Ally's Guidebook
Food Scene
Delivery options are sparse around our home. Pizza Man is delicious AND delivers if you prefer to order in during your stay.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Man
16410 Brooks LoopDelivery options are sparse around our home. Pizza Man is delicious AND delivers if you prefer to order in during your stay.
Matanuska has good food and a relaxing vibe to have a bite to eat and enjoy a beer. We love their pretzel bites and their whole line up of beers!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matanuska Brewing Company
11901 Old Glenn HwyMatanuska has good food and a relaxing vibe to have a bite to eat and enjoy a beer. We love their pretzel bites and their whole line up of beers!
This is a local family run diner that's great for breakfast/brunch! It's less than a 5 minute drive from our house just across the overpass.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bobby's Cafe'
20900 Bill Stephens DrThis is a local family run diner that's great for breakfast/brunch! It's less than a 5 minute drive from our house just across the overpass.
If you're looking for plenty of Asian cuisine options, Kim's is your spot! We enjoy the sushi, teriyaki, and wok options. Can't go wrong with some wonton soup either!
Kim's Cuisine
12400 Old Glenn HighwayIf you're looking for plenty of Asian cuisine options, Kim's is your spot! We enjoy the sushi, teriyaki, and wok options. Can't go wrong with some wonton soup either!
This is a local Mexican cafe spot with a pretty wide variety of plate options. We love their mini chimis that come with jalapeño cream cheese!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garcia's Cantina & Cafe
11901 Business BlvdThis is a local Mexican cafe spot with a pretty wide variety of plate options. We love their mini chimis that come with jalapeño cream cheese!
If you're going north toward Denali or the Matanuska Glacier, this is a great place for brunch/lunch or dinner! We highly recommend their pulled pork sandwich.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palmer City Alehouse
320 E Dahlia AveIf you're going north toward Denali or the Matanuska Glacier, this is a great place for brunch/lunch or dinner! We highly recommend their pulled pork sandwich.
You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu and it also is a rotating menu, so you always have 1 or 2 new things to try! We love the savory empanadas or the duck tacos for food. Drink recommendations are the fresa margarita (infused with jalapeño) or the Avispa (a delicious gin drink).
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tequila 61
445 W 4th AveYou really can't go wrong with anything on their menu and it also is a rotating menu, so you always have 1 or 2 new things to try! We love the savory empanadas or the duck tacos for food. Drink recommendations are the fresa margarita (infused with jalapeño) or the Avispa (a delicious gin drink).
This is a local favorite of most. They brew their own beers and have a seasonally rotating menu. We love the atmosphere and the flavors!
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveThis is a local favorite of most. They brew their own beers and have a seasonally rotating menu. We love the atmosphere and the flavors!
Sightseeing
This is an easy trail less than 15 minutes from our home. Great views!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thunderbird Falls
25321 Old Glenn HighwayThis is an easy trail less than 15 minutes from our home. Great views!
Lots to do for all ages and capabilities! Beautiful views, bike riding, hiking, and SUP space on the lake.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eklutna Lake
Lots to do for all ages and capabilities! Beautiful views, bike riding, hiking, and SUP space on the lake.
This is within a 20 minute drive of the house and you can spend tons of time birdwatching along the trail that circles a lake where plenty of birds call home.
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge
This is within a 20 minute drive of the house and you can spend tons of time birdwatching along the trail that circles a lake where plenty of birds call home.
Eagle River Nature Center
32750 Eagle River RdThis is a hike great for folks of all skills levels. At the top you'll get expansive views of the Knik Arm and surrounding peaks. Feel free to continue on exploring trails - the range is connected, but please do your own research for trails beyond the initial Baldy trail.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mt. Baldy Trailhead
12900 Golden Eagle DrThis is a hike great for folks of all skills levels. At the top you'll get expansive views of the Knik Arm and surrounding peaks. Feel free to continue on exploring trails - the range is connected, but please do your own research for trails beyond the initial Baldy trail.
There are several trailheads in our neck of the Chugach State Park along the Old Glenn Highway. Happy exploring!
Chugach State Park North Fork Eagle River
27718 Eagle River RdThere are several trailheads in our neck of the Chugach State Park along the Old Glenn Highway. Happy exploring!
Neighborhoods
Chugiak is quaint and a bit more rural than most of Anchorage. It is a small, friendly community. You'll encounter wildlife, and likely some neighborhood pups immediately around our house. This is an easy 35 minute drive just north of Anchorage.
Chugiak
Chugiak is quaint and a bit more rural than most of Anchorage. It is a small, friendly community. You'll encounter wildlife, and likely some neighborhood pups immediately around our house. This is an easy 35 minute drive just north of Anchorage.
The Mat-Su valley consists of Palmer and Wasilla, really the gateways either northeast toward Denali or northwest toward Glennallen and Tok. Lots to do and see!
Matanuska-Susitna Valley
The Mat-Su valley consists of Palmer and Wasilla, really the gateways either northeast toward Denali or northwest toward Glennallen and Tok. Lots to do and see!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Rental car is the best option.
Rental car is best to get to our neighborhood. Uber and Lyft may work out as well - we are about 35 minutes north of Anchorage.