Hillside Travel Guide
Anchorage
Popular places to visit
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.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
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.
Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Explore the lovely green spaces of Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way
Top hotels in Hillside
Great North Lodging
Highland Glen Lodge
This was hands down the best place I have stayed in Anchorage! Loved the bug bath tub. Bed was comfortable, everything was quiet, and breakfast was DELICIOUS!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Good room
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
The hotel needs upgrades especially in the flooring in the main entrance.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
We had nice stay, fully renovated property, we will come back to stay here.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
would not recommend
Reviewed on 7 Apr 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.
