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Living in North Star, Anchorage, AK

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Star? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Valley of the Moon Park
      Charles A Smith Memorial Park
      Kosinski Field Complex
      Coffey Park
      Earl and Muriel King Park
      Westchester Lagoon
      Frontierland Park
      Kedaya Park

      Entertainment

      Bear's Tooth Theatre Pub
      Dos Manos
      Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive
      Fine Art Gallery
      Alaska Dance Theatre
      Century 16 Movie Theaters
      Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
      Anchorage Museum

      Food & Drink

      Reilly's
      KFC
      Taco King Northern Lights
      Matanuska Brewing
      Carl's Jr.
      Papa John's
      Arby's
      Chilkoot Charlies

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Star? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in North Star.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is North Star a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Girdwood Health Clinic
      Providence Alaska Medical Center
      Alaska Regional Hospital
      North Star Behavorial Hospital
      Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital
      Alaska Native Medical Center Health Campus
      Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
      Providence Extended Stay

      Pharmacies

      Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy
      Carrs
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Carrs
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Primary Care Associates
      Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
      Alaska Retinal Consultants
      First Care
      Alaska Urology
      Alaska Center for Dermatology
      Thomas P. Senter M.D. Dermatology
      Imaging Associates