Here are some local hikes that we enjoy: -Turnagain Arm Trail (where we got engaged 🥰) -Little O'Malley -Flattop Sunnyside Trail (parking is tricky) -Rabbit Lake (parking is tricky) -Bird Ridge (steep) -Crow Pass (from Girdwood or Eagle River) -Winner Creek (in Girdwood) -Alyeska North Face (steep - in Girdwood) -the Butte (on the way to Palmer) -Eklutna Lake
Anchorage has it's fair share of local brews. Here are some of our favorites: -Anchorage Brewing Company (has amazing food Thursday - Saturday "Familia") -Midnight Sun (also has good food) -King Street (has pizza Wed-Sun) -Moose's Tooth (has a bar or beer garden + amazing pizza restaurant; always busy) -Glacier Brewhouse (good beer & good food) -49th State (touristy - but great selection of food & beer) -Double Shovel Cider Company -Girdwood Brewing Company (always has a food truck)
Other fun activities include: -Bike the coastal trail in Anchorage (paved trail; rent bikes at Pablo's Bikes) -Alaska SeaLife Center (Seward) -Kenai Fjords Tour (Seward) -Alyeska Nordic Spa (Girdwood) -Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (near Portage) -Anchorage Museum