Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
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.
Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
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.
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Don’t stay here. Multiple dirty rooms in a not great part of town.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
The lobby smells like a litter box. I went to my room, it had a different, but equally offensive smell. I went back to the counter, turned in my keys, and left. I booked due to other ratings. No idea what they were thinking.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Honest review of someone who travels for work and doesn’t really need many bells.and whistles, bit this hotel was awful. Room carpets stained, mess in elevator and common halls left for days, no body wash or hand soap for the entire stay of 3 days (asked front desk twice). Had to go to lobby three ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
Nice room.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport
This hotel says they won’t rent to locals. We got there at 3 AM and it was below zero. My D\L has my old address in Anchorage. We now live in Soldotna. They were not going to rent to us because I have a local address. We were able to prove we didn’t live in Anchorage. I guess if we couldn’t have ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Room was comfortable but the shower water preasure was definitely lacking. We stayed for 2 nights and the breakfast was alright at best. Mainly scrambled eggs and french toast sticks piled into a boil.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scenic Foothills
Northeast Anchorage
While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center.
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 Sullivan Arena 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.
