- The list below includes 32 free or cheap things to do in or near Girdwood, Alaska, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Visitor Centers, National & State Parks and History Museums.
- From Ascending Path Day Tours to Chugach State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Girdwood and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Whittier, Anchorage, Indian and Kenai.
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Ascending Path offers its clients tours on glaciers and on the trails of the Chugach Mountains. There are all sorts of packages, including in here 4 Glacier Tours.
28.2 Miles
Covering almost 500,000 acres, the Chugach State Park has 3 camping sites with a capacity of 130 spots, and is best suited for fishing and hiking. It has more than 23 miles of trails.
16.0 Miles
With a close-up view of and access to a glacier, the 1.4 mile Byron Glacier Trail provides a walk that is suitable for all ages. The trail features stones that children and adults can use for creative activities.
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Mile 112 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
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The McHugh Creek Recreation Area is a scenic trails system which can lead to many points of interest, such as camping sites, picnic areas, and 2 lakes.
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For a scenic excursion through Alaskan rainforest, the Winner Creek Trail offers several options. At the trail split, visitors choose a hike into the high country or a ride on the popular hand tram over the Winner Creek Gorge River.
18.2 Miles
The Portage Glacier is a glacier that was first recorded in 1898 and is situated between the Prince William Sound and the Turnagain Arm. The glacier spans a total distance of 14-miles wide.
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Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Covering 200 acres and home to bears, caribou, elks, and the endangered wood bison, among others, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center was founded in 1999.
10.8 Miles
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Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Opened in 1986, the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier offers its visitors precious information about the area, through documentaries and award winning exhibits.
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On the site of Crow Creek Mine there are, besides the 1896 mine, some of the oldest buildings in Anchorage. Tours and gold panning expeditions are some of the services offered.
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Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road, Girdwood, AK 99587
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With information about the local area and history, the Portage Glacier & Begich Bloggs Visitor Center is a one-stop place for everything a guest would want to know about the area. The center also includes a gift shop.