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

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

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Anchorage Helicopter Flight & Glacier Dog Sledding Tour
Top hotels in Scenic Foothills

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"All good"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
"I enjoy staying there"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Avoid this hotel at all costs! Horrible location, there was homeless people everywhere. Didn’t feel safe to walk anywhere. Rooms had no table, just two mismatched chairs stuck into each corner. Avoid avoid!!!"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
"Well maintained property. In a safe area. I recommend for day before flight out. Near airport."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Our check-in experience at the Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport around 9:45–9:50 PM was absolutely unacceptable and one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve ever had. First, we were assigned a room that was already occupied. When we opened the door, there were guests sleeping inside. It was an extremely ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
"Female staff member had me wanting for the shuttle for over an hour, she kept saying it was on its way the five times I had to call to ask what is going on. I told her at the hotel that she should have been honest and just said that the shuttle is really busy or running behind and I wouldn’t have ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 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.

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.

Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park 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.

















