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Moose’s Tooth Pub and Pizzeria

Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria If you liked the Bear Tooth Theatrepub, you’re going to love this next tasty food-filled stop, the Moose’s Tooth Pub, and Pizzeria. Owned by the same people, the Moose’s Tooth Pub is located on Old Seward Highway, opened daily from 10:30 am to 11 pm. Owners Rod Hancock and Matt…
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Portage Glacier

Portage Glacier [caption id="attachment_30866" align="alignright" width="423"] This picture is taken by the Portage Glacier near Anchorage Alaska[/caption] Welcome to Portage Glacier, one of the most visited Alaska attractions that sit on the Kenai Peninsula. More specifically, this glacier can be found within Chugach National Forest, just south of Portage Lake (6km west of Whittier). This…
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub

Bear Tooth Theatrepub If you are looking for something warm, delicious, and entertaining all at once, then you need to head over to Bear Tooth Theatrepub. This local theater house and dining hot spot is an Anchorage classic located on 27th Avenue. Officially a 2nd run-indie moviehouse, Bear Tooth is also a pub, and eatery,…
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Simon and Seafort’s

Simon and Seafort's Welcome to Simon and Seafort's Saloon and Grill, or as the locals more commonly refer to it as, Simon’s. This Anchorage local eatery is consistently being voted the best in Alaska, serving up some of the highest quality steaks, freshest local seafood, and most breathtaking views since 1978. Not only is the…
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Redoubt Bay Bear Viewing

Redoubt Bay Bear Viewing [caption id="attachment_30842" align="alignright" width="425"] Photos Chris McLennan Redoubt Bay 201.jpg[/caption] (Aug 1 - Sep 1) If you happen to be in or around Anchorage during the month of August, this is a must-do experience! During this month the bear viewing is excellent, which is why Rusts Flying Service offers Natural History…
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Anchorage Half-Day Hike

Anchorage Half-Day Hike [caption id="attachment_30849" align="alignright" width="250"] Family on guided nature walk on the Rodak Nature Trail, Eagle River Nature Center outside of Anchorage, Alaska. Sandra Skaggs, naturalist guide. Michelle Salcher (white tshirt), Patricia Salcher (mom dark hair), Gail Salcher (green warmup pants), Gerald Salcher (dad). Evelyn Ludford (blond)family friend.[/caption]  (May 28 - Sept 18)…
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Alaska Zoo

[caption id="attachment_20481" align="alignright" width="425"] Wildlife Viewing at Alaska Zoo[/caption] Alaska Zoo If you really want to get to know the area you are visiting, always go visit the local zoo. This is an excellent way to get to know the local ecosystem, the geography, and the animal science, and of course, the Alaska Zoo is…
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Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum Welcome to the Alaska Aviation Museum, the only spot in the state that will tell you all about how interesting, innovative, and in-depth Alaska’s flight history is. This museum was created in 1988 with the mission to ‘preserve, display, and honor Alaska’s aviation heritage, by presenting and displaying historical aircraft, artifacts,…
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center [caption id="attachment_30877" align="alignright" width="250"] Visitors view a herd of Elk from a viewing platform at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center south of Anchorage, Alaska July 2010. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a 200-acre nonprofit center that gives homes to injured and orphaned wildlife.[/caption] The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an…
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Snow City Cafe

Snow City Cafe If you find yourself wandering around downtown Anchorage and smell something tasty, you may be smelling Snow City Cafe, a staple downtown eatery that is highly popular with the locals for their brunch options. This popular spot serves breakfast all day, and they do so quite well. So well, in fact, that…
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