Scenic Foothills
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.
Things to do

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Clean slightly older property
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Room and bathroom is clean, although sheets had old sticker residue and ripped hole in pillow case. Pillows are near flat and bedding was thin with no extra provided. No USB ports in room was an unexpected added cost to buy wall charger. Also had homeless hanging near garbage cans outside. Staff ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
The room was filthy and unsafe. There was exposed wiring and a bag taped over the fire detector. The refrigerator had old food stuck in it. It was dusty and dirty.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
Lodging was reasonable, but Fancy Moose (bar/restaurant) has really fallen off badly. What used to be a multi-page menu of options is now a single piece of copier paper with 13 options - most of which were actually not available (sorry, out of chicken wings. sorry, out of nachos. sorry, out of burger ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
We chose this hotel over cheaper options mainly because it advertised a spa. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were told that the sauna wasn’t working and wouldn’t be fixed anytime soon. That was extremely disappointing, as the spa was the main reason we were willing to spend more money to stay ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport
Room was nice and clean. Parking lot was snow covered - perhaps my expectations at too high Breakfast was typical uninspired standard boring. Bland eggs, cheap sausage, overly sweet yogurt, box juice, … Coffee was good
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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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.
