Forrest & Hannah
Things To Do, Food To Eat
Winner Creek Trail Alyeska Trailhead
This is one of our favorite hikes! We love taking the dogs, and the trail is well-maintained, marked, and easy to follow. There is a hand tram that crosses over the gorge about 2.5 miles in--a fun adventure, and an arm workout! Perfect for the day before or after the wedding. Please be bear-aware! This is bear and moose country. The trails are well-trafficked by humans and dogs, but bears/moose do roam in the area. Large bells are a great way to make sure you don't sneak up on wildlife.
Alaska State Fair
The fair is family friendly and has lots of options for those who are here before the wedding. Labor Day weekend is the final weekend of the Fair, and it's full of yummy food, rides, and unique Alaskan shops. And the drive is beautiful! Palmer is about an hour north of Anchorage (about an hour and 45 minutes from Girdwood).
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
Yummy artisan pizza! Moose's Tooth is also home of Broken Tooth Brewery. The restaurant/brewery is named after peaks in the Alaska Range. If you're looking for a slice and a cold beer after arriving in Anchorage, this is the place! It is always busy, and they don't accept reservations, so prepare to wait for a table. They have an outdoor waiting area to enjoy the sights while you sip a beverage. It's family friendly and has more than just pizza and beer, too. If a margarita and Mexican-fusion food is more your style, the sister restaurant Bear Tooth is another go-to!
Snow City Cafe
President Obama made this lovely cafe a stop on his trip to Alaska! Forrest and I love that they serve free coffee/espresso on the day of the first snow, and its cozy atmosphere features local artists' paintings. Enjoy a mimosa or latte with breakfast or lunch!
Point Woronzof Road
This is a beautiful spot to watch the sun set over Sleeping Lady and the Cook Inlet. The airport is adjacent and it also is a fun place to watch planes land and take off any time of day. Forrest and I have biked here countless times from our house, which is only about two miles away from the spot the photo was taken.
Flattop Mountain
Flattop is a popular hike in Anchorage, with views of the city, water, and the other mountains and scenery in the Chugach State Park. Follow signs to the Glen Alps trailhead. Bring water, a camera, and some bear bells! The trail is well marked and highly trafficked, but the hike is a little more challenging, with steep uphills and uneven wooden stairs to climb. Enjoy the views from the top!