Hillside Travel Guide
Anchorage
Popular places to visit
Alaska Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Alaska Botanical Garden
Relish the views of the countryside from the nature path and inspect the garden landscapes of the early 20th century.
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.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Hillside
Great North Lodging
Highland Glen Lodge
This was hands down the best place I have stayed in Anchorage! Loved the bug bath tub. Bed was comfortable, everything was quiet, and breakfast was DELICIOUS!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
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Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Shuttle was timely, driver was helpful. Property does have an old look to it but was clean, little noise and i would recommend to for a good nights rest.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
The room was loud with a train waking me up several times a night. The location was not really walkable and the potholes were bad. The exterior was nice but the room was not great. Parking was free, and breakfast was included.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
The room was dirty. Hair on the counters, dog hair on the wall and carpet, floor was damp. Strong odor of cleaning fluids, refrigerator was not clean. Something orange was all over the iced over freezer. The screen had been knocked out (probably by guests smoking in the room. There were thousands ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillside
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Old Seward - Oceanview
While there might not be top attractions in Old Seward - Oceanview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark.
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.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.
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.
