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It’s no surprise that Alaska is home to some of the best hot (and frosted!) brews around, and visitors deserve a guide to getting the best cup of their lives. Start at Kaladi Brothers, a local chain featuring air-roasted beans and trendy atmospheres. There are six locations in Anchorage, and some serve light fare and…

Open year-round, the Alaska Botanical Garden is where you can bird watch, walk, hike and inspire your creative side. Explore 110 acres in this spruce and birch forest, but watch out! Moose and bears often wander into this sanctuary. Stick to the Wildflower Trail or meditate in the Herb Garden. See which perennials are blooming,…

Alaskans know comfort food, and nothing makes you feel more at home than a juicy burger with the perfect side. Try out Tommy’s Burger Stop for gourmet burgers, onion ring towers, and fries with an addictive special seasoning. Cheesesteaks and massive salads, like the Grilled Cheese (yes, it’s a salad!), are just a few of…

Every Thursday throughout the year, a free Anchorage Distillery tour kicks off at 6 p.m. Learn about the history of Anchorage Distillery’s spirits with all Alaskan grains. Participants must be 21+, and the tasting room is open both before and after the tours. Located on A Street, the distillery is known for their grain-to-glass approach,…