- Our list of the best things to do in Whittier, Alaska, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Whittier, AK has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Adventures, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Whittier, AK , followed by 22 popular activities in nearby cities, including Girdwood and Anchorage
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The Prince William Sound Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about Whittier's history as a military port during World War II and the Cold War. The location's exhibits offer information on the lumber industry in the area.
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The Prince William Sound Kayak Center is a kayak rental company that rents out fiberglass kayaks on the Prince William Sound. The company provides guided day tours, overnight trips, and four-day trips.
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Portage Pass Trail is a one mile recreational hiking trail with 750 in elevation that provides a view of Portage Glacier. The passage was historically used by Alaskan Natives, early settlers, and Russian fur traders.
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With the focus on deep sea fishing, Bread n Butter Charters offers fishing excursions off the southern coast of Alaska. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch salmon, halibut, and more.
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Lazy Otter is a water taxi and charter service. It offers transport for kayakers to remote areas, custom guided kayak trips and boat cruises on Prince William Sound, and multi-day rentals of kayaks and equipment.
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Organizing excursions to Prince William Sound, Hemlock Ridge Charters takes visitors on a overnight trip on a 36 foot vessel. The most popular fish caught during the trip is halibut, but visitors can also catch salmon, rockfish, and lingcod.
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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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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.
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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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For experiencing the sight of the Portage Glacier, the visitor can either go to the welcome center on the site, or appeal to the many cruising services available. Grizzlies and musk oxen are the most common animals encountered.