Hillside Travel Guide
Anchorage
Popular places to visit
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Alaska Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Alaska Botanical Garden
Relish the views of the countryside from the nature path and inspect the garden landscapes of the early 20th century.
Anchorage Golf Course
Play a round of golf in Anchorage at Anchorage Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hilltop Ski Area
Hit the slopes at Hilltop Ski Area during your trip to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark as part of your trip to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Top hotels in Hillside
Great North Lodging
Highland Glen Lodge
Maria's Creekside B&B
very good
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
The rooms are disgusting and uninhabitable. We did not stay as we were afraid to touch anything!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
The staff was friendly and quick with check in. We found what seemed like a makeshift crack pipe or something under our bed. The entire area under the beds was filthy, you could see the layer of grime and then on top of that a layer of dirt and dust and whatnot. We left a comment about it on the ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillside
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Old Seward - Oceanview
While there might not be top attractions in Old Seward - Oceanview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark.
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.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt 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.
