- TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Whittier, Alaska, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Girdwood and Anchorage.
- From Saltwater Excursions to Crazy Rays Adventures - Private Tours, the Whittier area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Kayaking, Boat Cruise, Fishing and Hiking Trails.
- About an hour's drive from Anchorage, Whittier was once a military port. Today, many tourists stop by Whittier on their way to Prince William Sound. While in town, tourists can learn about the community at the local museum. Other activities and attractions include glacier tours, fishing charters, paddle boarding and kayaking.
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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.
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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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At the Kenai Visitor's Center, visitors can view exhibits explaining the influence of Russian and American occupation on the Kenai area. Visitors can also view indigenous art, along with animal and fish mounts.
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Resurrection Pass is a part of a long 39 mile multi-use trail and is suitable for intermediate and advanced hikers. The trail is relatively long and is populated by lakes, muskegs, and groves of aspens.
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Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, AK 99540
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Learn to pan for gold at Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site, check out an assay building with a small museum, try to cross the rope crossing as the miners would have had to years ago or enjoy the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm.
36.9 Miles
Situated along Crescent Lake, the Crescent Lake Hiking Trail consists of meadows and forests that offer views of the mountains and wildlife. The trail can be used for biking and hiking, camping and fishing at the lake.
40.6 Miles
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.
40.6 Miles
Almost 40 glaciers are spawned in the Kenai Fjord National Park. It covers almost 670,000 acres and has on its site trails, cabins and shelters.
40.6 Miles
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.
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35090 Quartz Creek Road, Cooper Landing, AK 99572
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For those wishing a back country adventure, Alaska Horsemen Day Trail Adventures' services may prove to be worth the while. It has wood cabins for rental, and it can also be the host for banquets and other similar events.