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 Alaska cultural museum |
301 West Northern Lights Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 265 2834 http://www.wellsfargohistory.c... |
This outstanding collection, created in 1968 by the National Bank of Alaska, is dedicated to providing insight into native Alaskan culture and Alaskan history. It is one of the largest privately owned public displays within Alaska. The exhibits include artifacts as much as 2,000 years old, paintings from the best-known names in Alaskan history, hand-crafted baskets from each of the state's native groups, a collection of 1895 rifles, a collection of ivory carvings and more than 2,800 rare books about Alaska and its natives. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A treat to eat |
5225 Juneau St Anchorage, AK 99518 United States +1 907 562 8858 http://www.alaskawildberryprod... |
Step into this cabin-like log interior and see the world's largest chocolate waterfall. With the smell of chocolate in the air you may sample the jams and jellies, chocolates and more, while watching the chocolate and fudge production through a 100-foot long window. This is a nice place to find gifts (doesn't everyone like chocolate covered fruits and berries?) and it is right across a parking lot from the Sourdough Mining Company restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Neighborhood-built play area |
3601 MacInness St Anchorage, AK 99508 United States |
This park sits as a large, flat, rectangular, grassy area dominated by a huge outdoor playground and picnic facility. Built by locals wishing to have a convenient play area for their children, it was the combined effort of a neighborhood community that brought this park to life. It now holds a large sand pit playground and several different sizes of swing sets, a merry-go-round, teeter-totter and more. It is half a mile from the Golden Lion Inn and the Residence Inn. No admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Terrific gift idea |
601 W 36th Ave Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 562 5535 http://www.jbaxters.com/ |
This is a total personal care day spa that uses primarily Aveda, Peter Thomas Roth and Cellex C products. Client satisfaction is guaranteed for any of the treatments or procedures and the staff covers the full-range in personal care. Whether you are looking for therapeutic facials, body massage, body polish and wraps, waxing, hairstyles and cuts, manicures, pedicures or lash and brow tinting, you are in the right place. Come in for your chance to be pampered by professionals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's largest floatplane harbor |
185 Aircraft Drive Anchorage, AK 99502 United States |
Combined, Lake Hood and Lake Spenard (joined by two canals) provide the largest floatplane harbor in the world. The shoreline has several flightseeing, hunting and fly-in fishing companies (walk-in bookings possible). A large grass covered area on the south side of Lake Spenard offers wooden picnic benches and views of almost non-stop takeoffs and landings, in summer. A word to the wise, don't sit downwind or you will be soaked by the spray put off by the planes. Next door is the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: GW Sharp |
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First official airstrip in Anchorage |
800 Merrill Field Dr Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 343 6303 |
Established in 1930, this airstrip was named for pioneer aviator, Russel Hyde Merrill. These 436 acres act as the landing strip and tie-down area for 880 of the nearly 10,000 private planes owned in this city. This airstrip provides access for MediVacs with a direct route to one of the hospitals. Russel Merrill spent his brief life flying life-saving missions for this state. When he mysteriously crashed at age 32, his generosity wasn't forgotten. No admission is charged to view the 800 daily takeoffs and landings (in summer). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Frolicking good food |
3300 Old Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 258 2537 http://www.moosestooth.net |
Start your meal off with a roasted garlic head with beer batter bread served with spreadable gorgonzola cheese. Then press on to the choices of pizza and salads. Try the Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Pizza, white pizza (Greek style with artichoke hearts, feta and mushrooms) or the Chicken Picante. Drinks feature home brewed root beer for the kids and kid in you, and award winning Ales and Lagers for the adults. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Wendy Ng |
 Photo: Wendy Ng |
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Tennis courts and playgrounds |
4499 Arctic Blvd Anchorage, AK 99518 United States http://www.ci.anchorage.ak.us/... |
With a picnic shelter, four tennis courts for public use, a playground and walking trails, this is a small and lovely wooded park offering a great place to relax while your kids play. This park is named for one of the founding fathers of Anchorage who was instrumental in bringing the Teamster's Union, fresh produce grocery stores and more to Alaska. The Carr family owns many businesses within the city and generously contributed this parcel of land and the finances to develop this park in the memory of "Pop." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Playground south of downtown |
1748 H St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States |
A lovely playground with half moon sculptures and a large picnic facility it is a long grassy area parallel to the Chester Creek Greenbelt trail. It acts as a pausing place for trail users, a play area for nearby residents and a social gathering place for family picnics. Whether you drive to the park to relax or use the trails for biking, rollerblading or walking, this is a delightful recreation spot with trees, grass and benches for people watching. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Computer access available |
3600 Denali St Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 343 2975 / +1 800 478 4667 http://lexicon.ci.anchorage.ak.us |
This library contains a sweeping indoor staircase, computer access, three floors of neatly arranged titles, reference desks throughout, study areas and a walnut paneled reading lounge in the Alaska Collection area. Outside, a lower level entrance brings you to the elevators, while the second floor entrance is reached by a covered staircase that stretches to a small coffee shop and statue of William Seward. Bring children for the Lapsit and Preschool Storytimes, but please call in advance for scheduling. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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