Scenic Foothills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Scenic Foothills
Stay near popular Scenic Foothills attractions
Activities

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Our pick of the best Scenic Foothills Hotel Deals

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"So we needed rooms for 1 night near the hotel. The check-in was great and staff st the desk waa very friendly especially since it was so late. The lobby was great entry to Alaska. Breakfast was non existent, they ran out of coffee. Rooms are clean, a little limited and overpriced."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"bad parking lot very noise due to rail track very close to it rooms smelly and old damaged furniture bathroom are not well kept painting are peeling Expedia should remove from listing"
Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Old hotel but functions for 1 night stay but does have airport shuttle. Unfortanately both shuttle drivers were not friendly which we thought was strange. AC did not work in room so had to open windows with no screens."
Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
"Our room was comfortable and clean and we appreciated the microwave and refrigerator. The bed was comfortable and the covers good. The staff was nice. We also appreciated the shuttle to the airport."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
"Staff were great. Price didn't reflect"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
Our guide on 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, Alyeska Aerial Tram and Girdwood Town Square 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.

















