Hillside East Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Activities
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Our pick of the best Hillside East Hotel Deals
Highland Glen Lodge
Everything about our stay was superb!!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Best Views in Anchorage! Totally Private, Romantic, and Family Friendly Suite!
The suite was the right size for the two of us, heated by a gas fireplace- really liked that, and the views were amazing, you could see all of Anchorage and Denali from there.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Staff
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Room was clean and everything was as described. Took a bath, water was warm, hot even. Bed was fine, no bed bugs.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
N/A
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
Nice staff
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark.
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.
