Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
Anchorage
Visit Scenic Foothills
Stay near popular Scenic Foothills attractions
Things to do

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"Good experience"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
"We arrived later in the evening. The woman at the front desk checked us in and told me that I would love the room she had assigned us. The room was a multi-purpose room. It appears that is doubles as a reception room. There were double doors to enter the room and upon opening them, there was a very ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Lots of problems with this poorly run hotel. AC did not work properly, staff not very helpful, no towels or wipes in tiny gym, room not nicely furnished, breakfast barely basic."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
"Door didn't always katch and it was Saturday so there was no maintenance person working. I couldn't leave my room and had to bolt the door to keep it secure."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Convenient to airport with shuttle if needed. Lots of deferred maintenance. Thermostat in room didn’t work- unit was either on or off. Provided breakfast was typical of hotel buffet, but overcooked. Older building so noise from above not well controlled."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
"We booked for June 19 and 20 (and 27, separately). We were supposed to have a king-size bed but did not, possibly because we arrived around 2:00 a.m. following two flights from Indiana and Minneapolis to Anchorage, and were the last guests in. There was only one bar of soap in the bathroom and no ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Scenic Foothills

Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.

Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Arctic Benson Park and Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch while you're in town.

Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

Spenard
Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

















