Anchorage Guidebook

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Anchorage Guidebook

Food scene

Great Mexican and margaritas! Enjoy your dinner while watching a movie on the big screen. Get here early if you want to catch the movie.
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th Ave
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Great Mexican and margaritas! Enjoy your dinner while watching a movie on the big screen. Get here early if you want to catch the movie.
Some of the most fun cocktails in town and a great brunch menu!
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Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Some of the most fun cocktails in town and a great brunch menu!
Don't miss the back deck right on Lake Hood for food and drinks in the summer.
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The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Rd
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Don't miss the back deck right on Lake Hood for food and drinks in the summer.
Great food - particularly their wood fired pizzas - and lots of beer options!
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Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain St
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Great food - particularly their wood fired pizzas - and lots of beer options!
Great brunch spot and lots of healthy options. Also a great spot to get a coffee!
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Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Great brunch spot and lots of healthy options. Also a great spot to get a coffee!
A fun stop for a coffee or pastry!
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K St
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A fun stop for a coffee or pastry!
People rave about Moose's Tooth Pizza - it's the most popular pizza place in town. They also brew their own beer! In the summer they have large monthly concerts.
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward Hwy
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People rave about Moose's Tooth Pizza - it's the most popular pizza place in town. They also brew their own beer! In the summer they have large monthly concerts.
If you're looking for a very fancy dinner with the best view in town - dine here! You will need a reservation and there is a minimal dress code (no shorts or flip flops). You can also just pop up for a drink in the bar but the dress code still applies.
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Crow's Nest
939 W 5th Ave
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If you're looking for a very fancy dinner with the best view in town - dine here! You will need a reservation and there is a minimal dress code (no shorts or flip flops). You can also just pop up for a drink in the bar but the dress code still applies.
Tucked into a strip mall with a surprisingly interesting assortment of food and drink options!
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Chicken Shack
1443 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Tucked into a strip mall with a surprisingly interesting assortment of food and drink options!
The best macaron cookies in town - so many different interesting flavors! To counteract the cookies they also have incredibly tasty and unique salads. They also deliver.
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Sweet Caribou
701 W 36th Ave
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The best macaron cookies in town - so many different interesting flavors! To counteract the cookies they also have incredibly tasty and unique salads. They also deliver.
The most popular ice cream stop in town, they make incredibly unique local ice cream. Be prepared to wait in a long line in the summer! You can enjoy your ice cream in a parking lot patio.
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Wild Scoops
429 E Street
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The most popular ice cream stop in town, they make incredibly unique local ice cream. Be prepared to wait in a long line in the summer! You can enjoy your ice cream in a parking lot patio.
A fun and varied menu for food and drinks, many events, cooking classes - check out their menu before you visit!
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South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward Hwy
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A fun and varied menu for food and drinks, many events, cooking classes - check out their menu before you visit!
Our favorite place for Thai food in Anchorage!
So Thai
2602 Spenard Road
Our favorite place for Thai food in Anchorage!
This place will be crowded in the summer and it's a little pricy for the type of food they have, but having lunch on the upper deck in the sun is worth it!
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd Ave
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This place will be crowded in the summer and it's a little pricy for the type of food they have, but having lunch on the upper deck in the sun is worth it!
Gumbo and Jambalaya for days! Seriously, you will have leftovers. We love getting take out dinners from here.
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Gumbo House
508 W 9th Ave
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Gumbo and Jambalaya for days! Seriously, you will have leftovers. We love getting take out dinners from here.
They added an outdoor patio in 2021, and even though it's on a busy road you will feel like you are somewhere else on a sunny day. Fun and funky place with my FAVORITE margarita in town.
Serrano's Mexican Grill
They added an outdoor patio in 2021, and even though it's on a busy road you will feel like you are somewhere else on a sunny day. Fun and funky place with my FAVORITE margarita in town.
Another surprise strip mall delight! Huge meals of amazing Ethiopian food run by a local Ethiopian family.
Queen of Sheba Ethiopian restaurant
Another surprise strip mall delight! Huge meals of amazing Ethiopian food run by a local Ethiopian family.

Bars

Historical bar in Spenard has grown into an interesting collection of bars, dance floors, and stages.
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Chilkoot Charlie's
2435 Spenard Road
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Historical bar in Spenard has grown into an interesting collection of bars, dance floors, and stages.
Historic log cabin turned bar - great back patio for a cheap summer drink.
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Reilly's Irish Pub
317 W Fireweed Ln
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Historic log cabin turned bar - great back patio for a cheap summer drink.
Do not miss the deck for a drink in the summer!
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Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining
3450 Aviation Ave
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Do not miss the deck for a drink in the summer!
This bar and restaurant added "igloos" during COVID to their outdoor seating area. They also have outdoor firepits to enjoy with a drink in hand. You can reserve an igloo ahead of time at: https://www.inletpubhouse.com/igloo-calender
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Inlet PubHouse
1020 W 12th Ave
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This bar and restaurant added "igloos" during COVID to their outdoor seating area. They also have outdoor firepits to enjoy with a drink in hand. You can reserve an igloo ahead of time at: https://www.inletpubhouse.com/igloo-calender
We are huge fans of the really different cocktails the distillery makes!
Anchorage Distillery
6310 A St
We are huge fans of the really different cocktails the distillery makes!
Head into the bar for one of my favorite happy hours in town with a surprisingly beautiful view of the water and Mt. Susitna.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L Street
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Head into the bar for one of my favorite happy hours in town with a surprisingly beautiful view of the water and Mt. Susitna.
Local gay bar that has been recently redone. They have Friday night drag shows and a fun dance floor.
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Mad Myrna's
530 E 5th Ave
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Local gay bar that has been recently redone. They have Friday night drag shows and a fun dance floor.
Our all time favorite hole in the wall Anchorage bar! Not a ton of seating, but there is free popcorn!
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Darwin's Theory
426 G St
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Our all time favorite hole in the wall Anchorage bar! Not a ton of seating, but there is free popcorn!
A fun spot in the summer to get a drink on their huge patio and enjoy outdoor music.
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Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
626 D Street
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A fun spot in the summer to get a drink on their huge patio and enjoy outdoor music.

Sightseeing

Learn all about the history of aviation in Alaska right next to Lake Hood where you can watch the float planes take off and land.
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Alaska Aviation Museum
4721 Aircraft Dr
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Learn all about the history of aviation in Alaska right next to Lake Hood where you can watch the float planes take off and land.
Historical information about the 1964 Earthquake. Go here to see some of the damage to the landscape first hand. Also a fabulous view of the city from across the water and frequent moose sightings - bring a good camera if you have one.
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Earthquake Park
5101 Point Woronzof Rd
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Historical information about the 1964 Earthquake. Go here to see some of the damage to the landscape first hand. Also a fabulous view of the city from across the water and frequent moose sightings - bring a good camera if you have one.
Drive or bike here from Earthquake Park along the Coastal Trail for great views of the city, moose sightings, and the best place to watch planes fly overhead. Continue down the Coastal Trail all the way to Kincaid!
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Point Woronzof Overlook
7251 Point Woronzof Rd
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Drive or bike here from Earthquake Park along the Coastal Trail for great views of the city, moose sightings, and the best place to watch planes fly overhead. Continue down the Coastal Trail all the way to Kincaid!
If you want to access the beach this is one of the safest places to do so. Located along the Coastal Trail with great views of the water.
Anchorage Coastal Trail Beach Access
2009 Foraker Dr
If you want to access the beach this is one of the safest places to do so. Located along the Coastal Trail with great views of the water.
Run by the National Park Service, this facility has TONS of information for all federal and state lands in Alaska. And there are a LOT. There are also hands on exhibits for kids and free films about Anchorage and Alaska. I used to work here and strongly recommend a visit. It's located on 4th Ave in the heart of downtown.
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Alaska Public Land Information Centers
605 W 4th Ave
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Run by the National Park Service, this facility has TONS of information for all federal and state lands in Alaska. And there are a LOT. There are also hands on exhibits for kids and free films about Anchorage and Alaska. I used to work here and strongly recommend a visit. It's located on 4th Ave in the heart of downtown.
This is a tucked away spot that many wouldn't think to visit, but it's been redone with some interesting sculptures and has great water views. You can also watch smaller boats come in and out and also see the Anchorage port in action.
Ship Creek Small Boat Launch
25 Small Boat Launch Rd
This is a tucked away spot that many wouldn't think to visit, but it's been redone with some interesting sculptures and has great water views. You can also watch smaller boats come in and out and also see the Anchorage port in action.
Even if you aren't interested in fishing - head down here to see Ship Creek, particularly when the salmon are running. You can walk all the way along the creek on the Ship Creek Trail. It's a little less popular than downtown, but worth the walk down the hill.
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The Bait Shack
212 W Whitney Rd
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Even if you aren't interested in fishing - head down here to see Ship Creek, particularly when the salmon are running. You can walk all the way along the creek on the Ship Creek Trail. It's a little less popular than downtown, but worth the walk down the hill.
Part of Kincaid Park, but it feels other worldly and not like Anchorage at all! You can walk across these huge sand dunes right on the water.
Kincaid Sand Dunes Park
8200 Jodhpur Street
Part of Kincaid Park, but it feels other worldly and not like Anchorage at all! You can walk across these huge sand dunes right on the water.
Amazing views of the mountains and water. Lots of birds come in and out of the lagoon. There is a park for kids nearby, it's right on the bike trail with a bike rental right there. Great place to ice skate in the winter.
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Westchester Lagoon
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Amazing views of the mountains and water. Lots of birds come in and out of the lagoon. There is a park for kids nearby, it's right on the bike trail with a bike rental right there. Great place to ice skate in the winter.
This place has grown a lot over the years and is a beautiful place to take a walk in the woods and see local flora.
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Alaska Botanical Garden
4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd
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This place has grown a lot over the years and is a beautiful place to take a walk in the woods and see local flora.
See all kinds of Alaskan Wildlife - this is a very nice zoo and a great spot to take kids.
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阿拉斯加動物園
4731 O'Malley Rd
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See all kinds of Alaskan Wildlife - this is a very nice zoo and a great spot to take kids.
A wonderful visit on a rainy day. The library is huge and architecturally interesting and also right near a great park and pond for kids.
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Z. J. Loussac Public Library
3600 Denali St
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A wonderful visit on a rainy day. The library is huge and architecturally interesting and also right near a great park and pond for kids.
You won't regret a trip here, I literally learn something new every time I go!
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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C St
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You won't regret a trip here, I literally learn something new every time I go!
A wonderful little greenhouse to enjoy, particularly on a cold or rainy day
Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouses
1321 Lidia Selkregg Ln
A wonderful little greenhouse to enjoy, particularly on a cold or rainy day
You can walk all the way around the lake and watch the sea planes come and go on a sunny day!
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You can walk all the way around the lake and watch the sea planes come and go on a sunny day!

Shops

One of our favorite local book stores, you can get a snack or a drink and read a novel on the front patio or inside this cozy unique spot.
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The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
3956 Spenard Rd
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One of our favorite local book stores, you can get a snack or a drink and read a novel on the front patio or inside this cozy unique spot.
The best place to get anything and everything for your outdoor Alaskan adventures!
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REI
500 E Northern Lights Blvd
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The best place to get anything and everything for your outdoor Alaskan adventures!
Beautiful and unique art store featuring local artists.
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Dos Manos
1317 W Northern Lights Blvd
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Beautiful and unique art store featuring local artists.
So many interesting items from around the world to explore and take home as a souvenir!
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Grassroots Fair Trade Store
1317 W Northern Lights Blvd
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So many interesting items from around the world to explore and take home as a souvenir!
One of my favorite art stores/souvenir shops in town featuring local artists. Inventory is always changing!
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Sevigny Studio
314 G St
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One of my favorite art stores/souvenir shops in town featuring local artists. Inventory is always changing!
Great gifts featuring local Alaskan artists and items.
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Cabin Fever
412 W 4th Ave
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Great gifts featuring local Alaskan artists and items.
A smart place to get used gear and outdoor clothing. Since Anchorage has such a thriving outdoor scene you can usually find really good deals here.
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The Hoarding Marmot
1231 W Northern Lights Blvd
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A smart place to get used gear and outdoor clothing. Since Anchorage has such a thriving outdoor scene you can usually find really good deals here.
Amazing greenhouses filled with plants, but also lots of local gifts that will surprise you!
Bell’s Nursery
13700 Specking Avenue
Amazing greenhouses filled with plants, but also lots of local gifts that will surprise you!
Not just antiques - lots of unique home decor and gifts. This place is much larger than you would expect.
Ozarks
4131 Old Seward Hwy
Not just antiques - lots of unique home decor and gifts. This place is much larger than you would expect.

Groceries

If you're looking for gourmet or unique ingredients to cook up a meal stop in here! There is also a Kaladi Brother's Coffee inside if you need a quick pick me up.
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New Sagaya City Market
900 W 13th Ave
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If you're looking for gourmet or unique ingredients to cook up a meal stop in here! There is also a Kaladi Brother's Coffee inside if you need a quick pick me up.
The closest larger grocery store to the Airbnb - everything you would need.
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Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights Blvd
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The closest larger grocery store to the Airbnb - everything you would need.

In-Town Easy Hiking/Walks

Take an easy hike around this lake in the woods, and you can even jump in afterwards! It's also beautiful here in the fall.
Little Campbell Lake
Take an easy hike around this lake in the woods, and you can even jump in afterwards! It's also beautiful here in the fall.
Beautiful prairie trail that can take you down to the Campbell Creek Estuary. You can walk a short way through the woods to a blind and if the cranes are in you can see them here!
Campbell Creek Estuary
Selkirk Drive
Beautiful prairie trail that can take you down to the Campbell Creek Estuary. You can walk a short way through the woods to a blind and if the cranes are in you can see them here!
Great place to see moose, take a walk or a bike ride, and explore the woods and the coast! The Coastal Trail runs right through the park.
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金凱德公園
9401 Raspberry Road
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Great place to see moose, take a walk or a bike ride, and explore the woods and the coast! The Coastal Trail runs right through the park.
A good spot to catch many shorter flat trails and get into the woods.
Campbell Airstrip
4700 BLM Road
A good spot to catch many shorter flat trails and get into the woods.
Many easier trails branch off from this trailhead and you can get amazing views of the city at the same time.
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Prospect Heights Trailhead
Wolverine Trail
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Many easier trails branch off from this trailhead and you can get amazing views of the city at the same time.

Swimming

You may not think of Anchorage as a place to spend a day at the lake, but in the summer on a sunny day this place is a scene! A good place for a picnic, a float, or a dip. The ice cream truck also comes by frequently.
DeLong Lake
You may not think of Anchorage as a place to spend a day at the lake, but in the summer on a sunny day this place is a scene! A good place for a picnic, a float, or a dip. The ice cream truck also comes by frequently.
Goose Lake is also a good place to go for a dip on a hot day. It has a nice sandy beach. Later in the summer it can get a little mucky however. The ice cream truck will also stop by here frequently and there are great views of the mountains.
Goose Lake
Goose Lake is also a good place to go for a dip on a hot day. It has a nice sandy beach. Later in the summer it can get a little mucky however. The ice cream truck will also stop by here frequently and there are great views of the mountains.
It's a little hard to get in and out of the lake since the access is via dock only, however this is still a great place to float. Just be aware that float planes can land in this lake. In the winter you can also walk or ski around the frozen lake and check out all the lake homes!
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Sand Lake
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It's a little hard to get in and out of the lake since the access is via dock only, however this is still a great place to float. Just be aware that float planes can land in this lake. In the winter you can also walk or ski around the frozen lake and check out all the lake homes!
Who knew Anchorage had an indoor waterpark?! Great place to go during a rainy day with kids (and even adults, trust me).
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H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark
1520 O'Malley Rd
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Who knew Anchorage had an indoor waterpark?! Great place to go during a rainy day with kids (and even adults, trust me).