Anchorage:

Tony Knowles coastal trail

https://anchoragecoastaltrail.com/

Anchorage Museum (with permanent Alaska exhibit)

https://www.anchoragemuseum.org/

Glen Alps trailhead for all-level hiking opportunities

https://www.anchorage.net/outdoors/the-chugach-mountains/glen-alps-trailhead/

Potters Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk

https://www.alaska.org/detail/anchorage-coastal-wildlife-refuge-potter-marsh

Locals favorite places to eat:

Moose’s Tooth

https://moosestooth.net/

Bear Tooth

https://beartoothgrill.net/menu/

Spenard Roadhouse

https://www.spenardroadhouse.com/

Snow City Café

https://www.snowcitycafe.com/

Fire Island Bakery

https://www.fireislandbread.com

South Restaurant and Coffee House

https://www.southak.com/

Along the drive from Anchorage to Soldotna:

Beluga Point scenic turnout

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm%3Fadfg%3Dviewinglocations.belugapoint

Girdwood Brewery

https://girdwoodbrewing.com/welcome/

Alyeska Nordic Spa,

Mountain tram ride from Alyeska Hotel

https://www.alyeskaresort.com/

Wildlife Conservation Center

https://alaskawildlife.org/

Portage Glacier road to visitor center and glacier views

https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Cities-Towns/Portage-Glacier-Area

Cooper Landing brewery

https://www.cooperlandingbrewing.com/

Russian River hike to scenic waterfall look-out(potential bear sighting opportunities)

https://www.alaska.org/detail/russian-river-falls

Soldotna/Kenai:

Kenai River Boardwalk at Soldotna Creek Park

https://www.soldotna.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-amenities/soldotna-creek-park

Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and “Keen-eye” Nature Trail

https://www.alaska.org/detail/kenai-national-wildlife-refuge-visitor-center-in-soldotna

Bridge Access Overlook

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewinglocations.krmbridge

Locals favorite places to eat:

Kenai River Brewing Company

https://www.kenairiverbrewing.com/

Saint Elias restaurant

https://www.steliasbrewingco.com/?y_source=1_MTgxODI2MDktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%253D

Odies deli

http://odiesdeli.com/

Kaladi Brothers Coffee

https://kaladi.com/location/kobuk/

Acapulco Mexican restaurant

https://acapulcomexicanrestaurantak.com/

Louie’s Steakhouse

https://www.louiessteakandseafood.com/

Whistle Hill-dining, coffee, and more!

https://www.whistlehillsoldotna.com/

Day trips to Homer or Seward are also fun options for out of town guests. Lots of great dining, souvenir shopping, fishing and sightseeing opportunities from both towns.