Hillside East Travel Guide
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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.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Alaska Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour — Anchorage Area (1 Hour)
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
1.5 Hr - Winter Dog Sledding in Knik, Alaska
Top hotels in Hillside East
Highland Glen Lodge
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Staff were not welcoming and gave me a hard time when my key wasn’t working and I needed a replacement.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Room and bathroom is clean, although sheets had old sticker residue and ripped hole in pillow case. Pillows are near flat and bedding was thin with no extra provided. No USB ports in room was an unexpected added cost to buy wall charger. Also had homeless hanging near garbage cans outside. Staff ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Good stay
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
Staff great. Helpful. Room clean and well supplied
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
The lady who checked us in was very kind and professional. Our room was perfect. Will be back again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillside East
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Old Seward - Oceanview
While there might not be top attractions in Old Seward - Oceanview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark and Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary.
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.
Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.
