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Spenard Area FOOD & TRUE CRIME Walking Tour

By Alaskan Sights and Bites
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Walk the Spenard area of Anchorage learning the true crime history of the late 1960s & the early 1970s Anchorage underground. Brothels, bars, strip clubs, and gambling joints were on every corner. Mobsters, ladies of the night, bikers, and con artists all trying to make a buck. Oh, did we mention serial killers?

This Spenard True Crime Tour covers some of the history and people mentioned in Johnny’s Girl, a nationally acclaimed memoir by Kim M. Rich. This fascinating book tells the tale of an ordinary girl living an extraordinary childhood in Anchorage, AK during this time period.

Kim’s father, John F. “Johnny” Rich was a major player in the underworld of Anchorage, Alaska in the 1960’s. Her mother was Frances “Ginger” Rich, an exotic dancer and B-girl who suffered from mental illness.

Kim’s father was murdered when she was 15, a consequence of his lifestyle. This true storey is the perfect companion piece for this tour.

Activity location

  • Chilkoot Charlie's
    • Spenard Road,
    • 99503, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Blue Market AK
    • 1406 West 31st Avenue
    • 99503, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTours are all-inclusive. Food, alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, & server service charge.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide service charge, should you decide to provide one.

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to cater to those with special dietary restrictions (e.g. vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.). The locations we visit and food we offer change frequently and sometimes with little notice. This makes it extremely difficult to make sure alternatives are available.
  • Warning: We are not responsible for any food allergies or restrictions. If you have any, it is up to you to make sure that the food you eat on our tours doesn't trigger your allergies. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
  • *This tour requires moving on your own or with assistance (wheelchair) for 15 - 20 minutes at a time. Though seating at establishments is often available, it is not guaranteed. This tour is not suitable for guests who cannot move or stand on their own or with assistance for a period of 3 - 4 hours. People with hip problems, knee issues or other mobility problems should not take the tour.

Activity itinerary

Chilkoot Charlie's
  • 30m
Alaska's most famous bar
Anchorage (Pass by)
Our waking tour is in the Spenard area.
Bear Tooth Theatre Pub
  • 30m
We stop to eat and drink.
Spenard Farmers' Market (Pass by)
We pass by the famous Spenard Farmers Market and Windmill
Market Juice
  • 30m
We stop for a fresh health drink and a bite to eat.
Spenard Road
  • 1h
We walk along the infamous Spenard Rd in Anchorage, Alaska telling stories.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChilkoot Charlie's
    • Spenard Road,
    • 99503, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBlue Market AK
    • 1406 West 31st Avenue
    • 99503, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.

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