- 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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Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Opened in 1986, the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier offers its visitors precious information about the area, through documentaries and award winning exhibits.
18.6 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.
19.3 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.
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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.
19.6 Miles
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.
19.6 Miles
Located on scenic Mt. Aleyska, Alaska Paragliding offers visitors a chance to experience this thrilling sport. Guided trips floating down the mountain in tandem with licensed instructors are offered to all guests, weather permitting.
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Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road, Girdwood, AK 99587
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With information about the local area and history, the Portage Glacier & Begich Bloggs Visitor Center is a one-stop place for everything a guest would want to know about the area. The center also includes a gift shop.
19.8 Miles
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.
19.9 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.
19.9 Miles
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.