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.
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.
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.
Activities
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Our pick of the best Hillside Hotel Deals
Great North Lodging
"The mountain views shown on the site must relate to the top level apartments as our basement level one had an view into the car park from below ground level. We had trouble gaining access as there was something wrong with the entry code and it needed to be reset. Luckily one of the staff members ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Highland Glen Lodge
"The owner is so sweet! I have a lot of weird allergies and she was super gracious in accommodating my needs! The property is very peaceful and beautiful and I met the most wonderful people at breakfast every morning! The rooms a lovely! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Maria's Creekside B&B
"Rooms were spacious and very clean, breakfast was also tasty!"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"Place was not clean. Bed was not kept clean we found hairs on one of the bed"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Would give a 2/10. Breaky ran out before we even got there. One of the front desk staff was rude and very unhelpful. Room next to the elevator = zero sleep. Best thing going for it is the funky foyer."
Reviewed on 31 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 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.
