Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Scenic Foothills
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.
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.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
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.
Kincaid Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo
From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience
Our pick of the best Scenic Foothills Hotel Deals
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Room was clean and comfortable. Good continental breakfast, staff was very courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Great place. Can’t wait to stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Updated property with new amenities and location great to shopping and restaurants. Tons of homeless and drug addicts though around the area and hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Front desk staff was so helpful
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scenic Foothills
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
- University of Alaska - Anchorage
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Chugach State Park
- Chugach National Forest
- Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Flattop Mountain Trail
- Sullivan Arena
- Anchorage Market and Festival
