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.

1. Winner Creek Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Winner Creek Trail | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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2. Byron Glacier Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Byron Glacier Trail | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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3. Portage Glacier Cruises

Portage Glacier Cruises | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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4. Alyeska Aerial Tram

Alyeska Aerial Tram | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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5. Chugach State Park

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Chugach State Park | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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6. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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7. Alyeska Resort Ski Area

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Alyeska Resort Ski Area | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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8. Crow Creek Gold Mine

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Crow Creek Gold Mine | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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9. Alpine Air Alaska

Alpine Air Alaska | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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10. Girdwood Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
Girdwood Brewing Company | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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11. McHugh Creek Recreation Area

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McHugh Creek Recreation Area | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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12. The Roundhouse at Alyeska

The Roundhouse at Alyeska | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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13. Virgin Creek Falls Trail

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Virgin Creek Falls Trail | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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14. The Girdwood Center for the Visual Arts

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The Girdwood Center for the Visual Arts | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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15. Potter Section House Historic Site

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Potter Section House Historic Site | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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16. Ascending Path

Ascending Path | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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17. Alaska Backcountry Access LLC

Alaska Backcountry Access LLC | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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18. Jack Sprat Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Jack Sprat Restaurant | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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19. Double Musky Inn

Double Musky Inn | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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20. Seven Glaciers

Seven Glaciers | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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21. The Bake Shop

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The Bake Shop | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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22. Alyeska Nordic Spa

Alyeska Nordic Spa | Things to Do in Girdwood, Alaska
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Girdwood events:
- Girdwood Forest Fair - First week­end in July

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