Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
Alyeska Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Anchorage with a visit to Alyeska Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
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.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alaska Native Heritage Center during your trip to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. 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.
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.
Prince William Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prince William Sound during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Appreciated the change of the room to double bed. Front desk ladies are friendly, helpful and kind. We enjoyed the breakfast waffles and we would definitely stay at Puffin again. Location is great with restaurants literally across the street.
Reviewed on 2 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
Spacious room, quite area (apart from trains, although seldom) Super convenient to the train depot, and because adjacent to the beautiful Ship Creek. Breakfast was adequate, very good coffee available all day.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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 Museum of Natural History.
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.
