Other spots to keep on your radar: Moose’s Tooth for unique pizzas and locally crafted beer (expect at least an hour wait time); F Street Station, an unofficial pilot bar that’s home to the best (and most reasonably priced) halibut sandwich in town; Wild Scoops for ice cream crafted from hyper-local ingredients; Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop for treats produced by a James Beard-nominated baker; Tequila 61 for excellent cocktails; and the various reindeer hotdog stands sprinkled throughout downtown for late-night noshing.

This young ice cream shop has something of a cult following in Anchorage thanks to a wildly inventive menu that changes with the season. Their diverse menu is an ode to Alaska, either in ingredients used or in naming (we’re looking at you Sitka Swirl). Past creamy concoctions have called upon everything from locally harvested spruce tips and rhubarb donated from loyalists backyards to coffee and beer from local roasters and brewers as key ingredients.

Step inside this Downtown microcreamery for Alaska-inspired ice cream flavors like almond birch brittle and rhubarb crumble. The homemade, small-batch ice cream options rotate constantly, emphasizing local ingredients like honey, blueberries, sea salt, and even beer.

Most of Wild Scoops’ ice creams are made with locally sourced ingredients. Even Alaska-made potato chips make an appearance. Are you a fan of coffee ice cream?.

I love Fromagio's Cheese Shop and Fire Island Bakeshop. Fire Island is like a big hug. You just feel good when you go there. And Summit Spice and Tea Shop. Wild Scoops downtown is our local ice cream shop with crazy delicious flavors. If you're downtown, New Sagaya City Market is where the neighborhood shops and gets their coffee. Perfect place for visitors to load up on food for road or train trips.

And for the best dessert at the end of a long bike ride head over to Wild Scoops where you can enjoy some homemade Alaskan ice cream in unique (and also classic) flavors. Wild Scoops has the absolute best ice cream I have ever tasted– and I have eaten ice cream all over the world!. Try a few flavors before deciding which one you want for your cone.

A bit wacky and part hipster, the locally sourced ingredients at Wild Scoops make for incredible ice cream. There’s over 100 of flavors at their two locations in Anchorage. The staff are incredibly friendly and generous with the free samples so you’re sure to find a flavor (or three) that’s right for you.

Visit El Dorado Mexican Restaurant for delicious Mexican food or the local Wild Scoops ice cream shop for a tasty treat. Jewel Lake Park offers you a chance to see the local wildlife, while a trip to Eagle River Nature Center will give you a glimpse of some spectacular natural scenery.

Wild Scoops is known for its small batches of ice cream flavors made from Alaskan ingredients. Here, you'll find ice cream made from products found in gardens and forests. Wild scoops gets compliments from the locals who appreciate the ice cream and the kind, thoughtful service.

Did you know that Alaskans eat more ice cream per capita than any other state in the U.S.?. It’s no surprise we have great ice cream shops across the state – and really cool flavors to try. Wild Scoops is a local’s favorite spot in Anchorage.

The first time was Sunday night after we got back from our mountain drive. We ate lunch fairly late and decided we’d just do ice cream for dinner. My little LOVES ice cream, so she was definitely excited to be eating ice cream for dinner.

Wild Scoops carries adventurous ice cream flavors handcrafted with local Alaskan ingredients – Alaska sea salt, Kobuk donuts, red and black Talkeetna currants, and more. One seasonal flavor to try is the spruce tip ice cream!

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (263 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American- Address: 530 E Benson Blvd The Metro Mall, Anchorage, AK 99503- Read more on Tripadvisor

They use local ingredients in innovative ways, from mint brownie (with fresh mint from Seeds of Change & Vang Family Farm) to Yukon gold (sweet cream + homemade fudge + Alaska Chip Company potato chip toffee).

For example, in the past 2 years, Wild Scoops, Midnight Sun Brewing Company, El Green-Go's, and International House of Hotdogs have made an entrance into the downtown food community.

At Wild Scoops, we believe that ice cream should be more than just ice cream. It should be a chance to build community and to share experiences. It should inspire; it should delight.

Have you ever tried something like spruce tips in your ice cream?. If not, it’s time to stop asking what to do in Anchorage. Your next destination should be Wild Scoops!

When the sweet tooth calls, Wild Scoops offers artisanal ice cream that provides a delicious end to any Anchorage dining adventure.