- TripBuzz found 37 things to do with kids in or near Girdwood, Alaska, including 21 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Whittier, Anchorage, Indian and Kenai.
- From Chugach Adventures - Private Trips to Alyeska Ski Area, the Girdwood area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Visitor Centers, National & State Parks and Other Adventures.
- Located in a valley in the Chugach Mountains, Girdwood is a year-round ski resort community within Anchorage. Girdwood is most popular in the winter where visitors enjoy exceptional skiing and snowboarding, while the summer months offer hiking, white water rafting and fishing as well as the annual summer forest fair.
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1553 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Both scenic rafting trips and whitewater rafting adventures are arranged by Chugach Adventures – Private Trips. Guests can even access a highly exclusive trip with a helicopter ride to a remote area and rafting down an entire river.
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Popular among skiers for its 2,000 feet elevation, the Alyeska Ski Area has 1,610 skiable acres and more than 76 trails for the winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy.
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The Williwaw Campground is situated along the beautiful Williwaw Creek with prime fishing and very near the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area and the Tail of Blue Ice, with great views of the Portage Glacier. RV and tent sites are available.
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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.
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From float to fly fishing, Alaska Fishing Expeditions organizes excursions to the Kamachatka Peninsula to fish for rainbow trout and Pacific salmon. Each trip can last from 6 to 10 days.
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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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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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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.
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100 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Located in the upper terminus of a chairlift originally constructed in 1960, the Alyeska Resort-Round House Museum offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountain scenery. The museum features exhibits relating to local outdoor recreation.
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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.