What's Hillside Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Hillside. Spend an afternoon at Alaska Zoo or H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark. There's plenty more to see, including Anchorage Golf Course and Hilltop Ski Area.
How to Get to Hillside
Flying to:
- Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), 7 mi (11.2 km) from Hillside
- Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC), 8.1 mi (13 km) from Hillside
- Girdwood, AK (AQY), 24.1 mi (38.7 km) from Hillside
Things to See and Do in and around Hillside
What to See in Hillside
- Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary
- Alaska Botanical Garden
- Eagle and Symphony Lakes
- Potter Section House State Historical Site
- Hillside Park
Things to Do in Hillside
- Alaska Zoo
- Anchorage Golf Course
- H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark
- Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club
When Is the Best Time to Visit Anchorage?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 54°F)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average 20°F)
- Rainiest months: August, September, October, July (average 4 inches of rainfall)