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Spenard Neighborhood FOOD & TRUE CRIME Walking Tour

13 Reviews 4.85 out of 5 stars Based on 13 reviews collected by Cool Alaska and TripAdvisor | Anchorage, USA

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Walk the Spenard neighborhood of Anchorage learning the true crime history of the late 1960s & the early 1970s Anchorage underground. Brothels, bars, strip clubs, and gambling joints were on every corner. Mobsters, ladies of the night, bikers, and con artists all trying to make a buck. Oh, did we mention serial killers?

This Spenard True Crime Tour covers some of the history and people mentioned in Johnny’s Girl, a nationally acclaimed memoir by Kim M. Rich. This fascinating book tells the tale of an ordinary girl living an extraordinary childhood in Anchorage, AK during this time period.

Kim’s father, John F. “Johnny” Rich was a major player in the underworld of Anchorage, Alaska in the 1960’s. Her mother was Frances “Ginger” Rich, an exotic dancer and B-girl who suffered from mental illness.

Kim’s father was murdered when she was 15, a consequence of his lifestyle. This true story is the perfect companion piece for this tour.

What's Included

  • Tours are all-inclusive. Food, alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, & server gratuities.
  • Guide gratuities, should you decide to provide one.

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Blue Market AK, 1406 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

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End point

Chilkoot Charlie's, 2435 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

Start Time • 2:00 PM

What To Expect

Chilkoot Charlie's

Alaska's most famous bar
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anchorage (Pass By)

Our waking tour is in the Spenard neighborhood.
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Bear Tooth Theatre Pub

We stop to eat and drink.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spenard Farmers' Market (Pass By)

We pass by the famous Spenard Farmers Market and Windmill
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Market Juice

We stop for a fresh health drink and a bite to eat.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spenard Road

We walk along the infamous Spenard Rd in Anchorage, Alaska telling stories.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to cater to those with special dietary restrictions (e.g. vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.). The locations we visit and food we offer change frequently and sometimes with little notice. This makes it extremely difficult to make sure alternatives are available.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-346351P5

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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