Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
Anchorage

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Stay near popular Scenic Foothills attractions
Things to do

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Self-Guided Parks Hwy Audio Drive: Anchorage to Denali

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

Alaskan Full-Day Salmon Fishing with Transportation
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"The best parts of the hotel are the lobby and the location. The rooms are horrible and the pricing is ridiculous. With rates just south of $300 you would expect a little more. I cannot remember the last place I have stayed in with rooms this poor."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Unfortunately, this was the choice for a hotel in Anchorage. Very much overpriced, but that’s the going price in this area. The hotel staff actually gave me a key to an occupied room and we woke up the person in the room. It was not a great experience at all. Must be very old-fashioned with assigning ..."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
"I Initially paid a very high rate to book a room at this property, only to be charged an additional $100 for incidentals upon check-in. The desk attendant was not friendly and seemed preoccupied when I checked in. After my overnight stay, I stopped at the desk again to make sure the $100 incidental ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage

Coast Inn at Lake Hood
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Where to stay in Scenic Foothills

Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall and Anchorage Market and Festival.

Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.

Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

Spenard
Spenard is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and lake views. Though there may not be top sights in Spenard, consider stopping by Sullivan Arena or Westchester Lagoon Overlook, located nearby.

















