Free & Cheap Things to Do in Girdwood, AK

  • 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.
  • 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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20.4 Miles
95% 2665 votes
Hiking Trails 13229 Glen Alps Road, Anchorage, AK 99516 MoreLess Info
Popular for its convenient location, the Flattop Trail Hike stretches for 3 miles and has a maximum elevation of 1,350 feet. It is of a moderate difficulty.
20.4 Miles
94% 18 votes
Mountains 13101 Glen Alps Road, Anchorage, AK 99516 MoreLess Info
Leading to a summit, Flattop Mountain Trail offers visitors of all skill levels an hour long trail. From the top of the trail, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and downtown Anchorage.
24.1 Miles
86% 1798 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 154th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99587 MoreLess Info
A large variety of birds can be spotted at the Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary: wild geese, swans, ducks, grebes, harriers, and many others. Mammals such as moose and muskrats also find their home in here, while in the waters, when the season comes, the salmon abounds.
26.6 Miles
95% 98 votes
Breweries 8111 Dimond Hook Dr., Anchorage, AK 99507 MoreLess Info
Midnight Sun Brewing Co. specializes in Artic Devil Barley Wine, Sex Machine Sour Brown Beer, T.R.E.A. T. Imperial Chocolate Porter beer, and Trickster Pumpkin Ale, which is distributes in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California and New York City. At their Anchorage location, the company serves 16 beers and two s…
27.0 Miles
65% 17 votes
Parks 8300 Glenn Highway, Anchorage, AK 99504 MoreLess Info
This wooded campground is favored among Alaskan residents. Centennial Park is a great place for family BBQs, picnics, sports and tent camping in the warmer months.
27.2 Miles
92% 97 votes
Science Museums Anchorage Museum, Anchorage, AK 99501 MoreLess Info
Hands-on activities and exploration are the focus of the Imaginarium Discovery Center which is part of the Anchorage Museum's expansion project. The center itself features 80 exhibits and related programs for the discovery of science on a personal level.
27.6 Miles
64% 28 votes
Movie Theaters 1102 N Muldoon Road, Anchorage, AK 99506 MoreLess Info
Featuring stadium seating and reserved seating, Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX runs showings of the latest films. The theater has Regal's RPX auditoriums; with digital projection, surround sound, and an extra large screen.
28.6 Miles
80% 10 votes
Hiking Trails Mile 25 Glenn Highway, Eagle River, AK 99577 MoreLess Info
Cascading down over 70-feet, Thunderbird Falls is an Alaskan waterfall that requires a 0.8-mile trek from the trailhead. The waterfall has a number of access points including the main overlook and the bottom of the falls.
28.9 Miles
81% 57 votes
Science Museums 201 N. Bragaw, Anchorage, AK 99508 MoreLess Info
At Alaska Museum of Natural History, visitors can learn about the ecological and cultural history of the region through a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits. These exhibits contain dinosaur artifacts, gems, taxidermy, and more.
29.1 Miles
67% 24 votes
Movie Theaters 301 E 36th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503 MoreLess Info
Century Theaters is a movie theater that offers movie showings in RealD 3D, IMAX, and digital surround sound. The theater also has amenities including stadium seating, HFR, and print at home tickets.
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