- 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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The cultural and historical heritage of Wasilla, Willow Creek, and Knik is on display at the Dorothy G. Page Museum. Numerous events are held at the museum including storytelling sessions, classes, and crafts.
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The Palmer Visitor Information Center is a community-run hub for travelers and vacationers to the area to gain information about local activities and town festivals. The center also houses an art and history museum that specializes in local color.
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Half Moon Creek is a family run business that specializes in glass making. The company offers sheet glass, decorative glass pieces and classes to those looking to create their own one of a kind pieces.
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Collecting, preserving, and celebrating the history of Palmer, Alaska, The Palmer Historical Society maintains the Colony House Museum. The society hosts frequent history themed events, as well, and creates a periodic newsletter.
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An ice skating rink, the Brett Memorial Ice Arena is used for hockey lessons and leagues as well as for learn to skate programs, summer hockey and skating camps, and open skating hours.
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Located in the restored home of one of the first arrivals in the area, the Colony House Museum celebrates the traditions and history of the local area. The museum is run by the local historical society and is open daily.
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A scenic trip down the river and learning how to pan for gold are some of the services offered by Prospector John's Gold-N-Paddle.
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An active gold mine until 1951, Fern Mine at Archangel Valley is now a historic and scenic site, with all manner of mining relics in evidence. A network of hiking trails leads past the mine site.
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From lessons to open swim sessions, Wasilla Pool offers visitors an aquatics center for fitness and play time. The pool hosts lifeguard classes where visitors can become American Red Cross certified.
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With Alaska Kayak Academy, visitors can join a Big Ice Trip tour where they can kayak near glaciers. The academy also offers beginners workshops for sea, lake, and whitewater kayaking.