Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
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.
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.
Anchorage Museum
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.
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.
Activities
11 am Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Helicopter Sightseeing Flight (30 Minutes)
Our pick of the best Scenic Foothills Hotel Deals
![Puffin Inn of Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50400/50350/8f86aa80_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2024
![Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15000/14929/3847ab05_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2024
![Coast Inn at Lake Hood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28300/28270/f0978c4c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2024
![Westmark Anchorage Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1512/04f309cc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2024
![The Lakefront Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/300/235/05423d17_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2024
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/124000/123931/db773d35_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Scenic Foothills
![Alaska Botanical Garden which includes wild flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151195-Alaska-Botanical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Campbell Park
If you're spending some time in Campbell Park, Alaska Botanical Garden and Far North Bicentennial Park are top sights worth seeing.
![Alaska Native Heritage Center showing interior views and performance art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151148-Alaska-Native-Heritage-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Northeast Anchorage
While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Native Heritage Center and Cook Inlet.
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University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Alaska Airlines Center and Goose Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Airport Heights Community Council
While visiting Airport Heights Community Council, you might make a stop by sights like Goose Lake Park and Chester Creek Greenbelt Park.
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Tudor Area
While Tudor Area isn't home to many top sights, Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Alaska Airlines Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Rogers Park
Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.