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Hillside, AK
Located at the foot of the Chugach Mountains, the Hillside area is only 20 minutes from downtown Anchorage. It is situated directly next to Far North Bicentennial Park. If you are looking for a home in a neighborhood that offers comfort as well as access to the best of the state’s rugged beauty, Hillside is it.
The Landscape
Considered an upscale region by most Alaskans, Hillside features higher-end homes with clear sunrise and sunset views set among the state’s signature pine trees.
Thanks to the landscape, locals enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities year-round. Depending on the season, recreational opportunities include fly-fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain-biking, horseback riding, dog sledding, cross country and downhill skiing, birding and sailing.
Area Attractions
If golf is your preferred way to unwind, visit the Anchorage Golf Course, where you just might spot a moose or a bear while making your way around the 18-hole course. After your game, have lunch or dinner at O’Malley’s on the Green, which features unparalleled views of downtown Anchorage, Mount McKinley and the Chugach Mountain Range.
For a guaranteed close-up view of area wildlife, visit the Alaska Zoo, located in Anchorage. In the summer, the season of Alaska’s famous midnight sun, the zoo is open for extended hours.
Hillside is also conveniently located near fine dining and shopping centers, including malls and clusters of boutiques.
For those seeking a cultural experience, the area offers the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Wells Fargo History Museum and Cyrano’s Theatre Company.
Parks
Not surprisingly, Hillside is close to a host of public parks.
Denali National Park is a 6-million-acre park and preserve surrounding North America’s highest peak, the more than 20,000-foot-tall Mount McKinley. Shuttle buses regularly escort people to the park for wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, rafting and camping.
Chugach State Park is equally majestic, serving as the backdrop to the Anchorage and its outlying neighborhoods. It is set within the Chugach National Forest, which, at 5.6 million acres, is roughly the size of Rhode Island and Massachusetts put together.
Directly next to Hillside, the Far North Bicentennial Park is managed by the City of Anchorage. Home to the Hilltop Downhill Ski area, it offers year-round outdoor recreation opportunities, including more than 100 miles of trails for hiking and biking. The park’s Alaska Botanical Garden is a popular stop for locals and visitors alike. Composed of about 110 acres, the garden is home to many of the state’s native flora and unique perennials.
Education
Hillside is served by the Anchorage School District, as well as a number of private and charter schools. Where higher education is concerned, there are a number of colleges in the area, including the University of Alaska, Alaska Pacific University and Anchorage Technical College.
Hillside offers its residents the splendor of Alaska’s outdoors along with easy access to all the amenities of the state’s biggest city.
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