Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
Anchorage

Visit Scenic Foothills
Stay near popular Scenic Foothills attractions
Things to do

Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage

Alaska Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour — Anchorage Area (1 Hour)

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Anchorage Helicopter Flight & Glacier Dog Sledding Tour

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"We booked this for one night before our flight out. The pictures looked great, and I figured it would be fine because it’s a Wyndham. The woman who checked us in was extremely nice, but the charm ended there. The hallway was fairly dirty, but the room was next level horror show. There were stains ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"First of all, the staff was excellent & let us pay extra to have the room for the afternoon of checkout due to our late evening flight home. But, the room we had was short on basic amenities. There was no closet & the bathroom sink was in the living area between the tv and the bed outside the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"The hotel room was clean and nice. The only thing that I have to share with the public is that you need to accept that you are staying in a hotel that is right next to the train station and train tracks. The train whistle and sound of the engine noise continues throughout the day and night. We drowned ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Coast Inn at Lake Hood
"Ok place to stay. Positives: close to airport and shuttle. Good shower pressure. Lots of towels. Sheets smelled clean. Staff friendly. Negatives: nothing fancy. No continental breakfast. Bed mattress not soft."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
"Very quiet location"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
"Nice"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 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 5th Avenue Mall.

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

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

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.


















