Quick Summary:
- Whether you’re in the mood to kayak through a valley of glaciers or you’d rather have a fine dining experience of fresh seafood, the tourist town of Girdwood is one of the best places to do it from.
- The Alaskan vacation destination is favored by nature lovers as there’s so much to see, such as mountains, glaciers, glacier valleys, rivers, and rainforests.
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- Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.
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Winner Creek Trail
Byron Glacier Trail
Portage Glacier Cruises
Alyeska Aerial Tram
Chugach State Park
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Alyeska Resort Ski Area
Crow Creek Gold Mine
Alpine Air Alaska
Girdwood Brewing Company
McHugh Creek Recreation Area
The Roundhouse at Alyeska
Virgin Creek Falls Trail
The Girdwood Center for the Visual Arts
Potter Section House Historic Site
Ascending Path
Alaska Backcountry Access LLC
Jack Sprat Restaurant
Double Musky Inn
Seven Glaciers
The Bake Shop
Alyeska Nordic Spa
Girdwood events:
- Girdwood Forest Fair - First weekend in July
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