- Our list of the best things to do in Girdwood, Alaska, features the top 42 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Girdwood, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Girdwood, AK , followed by 21 popular activities in nearby cities, including Whittier, Anchorage, Indian and Kenai
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Besides the helicopter tours, Alpine Air Alaska also offers glacier dog sledding and several other packages which might worth the while: some of these are the Glacier Wedding and the Heli Hiking.
2.3 Miles
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.
1.4 Miles
Many touring services are provided by the Alaska Backcountry Access LLC: hiking, kayaking, snowmobiling, ski trekking, dog sledding, and many others. Those wishing for a complete adventure can choose for a package which includes wilderness camping.
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51 votes
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.
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.
1.2 Miles
92%
101 votes
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.
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.
3.3 Miles
The Mt. Alyeska Tram runs from the Hotel Alyeska to the top of the mountain which is roughly 2,300 feet in elevation. The total trip takes seven minutes and offers scenic views of the entire region.
1.2 Miles
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5722 votes
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.