Hillside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.

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.

Alaska Botanical Garden
Relish the views of the countryside from the nature path and inspect the garden landscapes of the early 20th century.
Anchorage Golf Course
Play a round of golf in Anchorage at Anchorage Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hilltop Ski Area
Hit the slopes at Hilltop Ski Area during your trip to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Explore the lovely green spaces of Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

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

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Our pick of the best Hillside Hotel Deals

Great North Lodging

Highland Glen Lodge

Maria's Creekside B&B
The room was spotless and the hosts gracious!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Best Views in Anchorage! Totally Private, Romantic, and Family Friendly Suite!

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
One of the front desk night staff was horribly rude. She was rude to me when I called to ask about wifi. She was rude to another guest that asked simple question. When I walked out to start my car she never pulled her face out of her phone. I stood in lobby while car was warming up she never looked ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark and Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary.

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.

