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Resort town in Alaska, United States
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This is listed as many as one of the most visited tourist sites in all of Alaska, and is unique among glaciers as much of its face is underwater.
This section of ocean water near Girdwood is home to the second largest tides in North America and one of the few bore tides in the world, an occurrence where due to the length of the arm and the height of the tides the come in as a wave.
Specifically the view from the top of the tram and the soon to be open Round House Museum that will commemorate the history of skiing in the area.
Historic gold mine area on the Crow Creek, open to the public as a tourist attraction.
Both at the Alyeska Resort with its challenging 1,000 acres of skiable terrain and 600 inches of a snow a year, and in number of ways in the back country areas surrounding Girdwood, the most popular of those being By helicopter or snowcat.
Ice skating can be had on the numerous marshes around portage, as well as portage lake. One can skate from near Ingram Creek all the way to girdwood with numerous short portages.
Both locally and far a field from Girdwood, guided trips are a widely available and a popular option
This activity is available all year round. Turnagain Pass is a popular Winter spot. In the summer, snow machiners are lifted by helicopter on to glaciers in the surrounding Chugach Mountain Range.
There is a paved six-mile (10-km) bike trail that goes all the way from Alyeska Resort to Bird Point. Eventually the trail will follow Turnagain Arm all the way to Anchorage. There dozens of Mountain Biking trails in the valley for the more adventurous.
Skiers and snowshoers have over 30 miles (48 km) of untracked trails to explore, through frozen musky and rainforest. Guided snowshoe expeditions are run every day in the Winter.
An Alaskan wildlife rehabilitation center. You can see moose, deer, black and grizzly bears, owls, bison musk ox and a variety of game birds. They have an excellent Alaskan gift shop.
In early July, the Forest Fair features Alaskan artists, hand-crafted items, exotic foods and entertainers from all over Alaska. Fun for the whole family is kicked off by the Forest Fair Parade.
The Veilbreaker Skybridges are typically open from July to September, as long as weather conditions allow for the paid-for guided tour.
A favorite among locals and one of the best food values in town.
Fat and lean world cuisine.
Restaurant and bakery offering omelets, gigantic sweet rolls and huge sourdough pancake stacks. For lunch, sandwiches, pizzas and bottomless bowls of homemade soup. Summer garden dining. Open 7 days a week.
Features monster burgers and sandwiches and is open daily during the winter in conjunction with mountain operations.
Enjoy your ice cream treat and espresso drink while viewing a collection of historical photos of Girdwood & an authentic Totem Pole.
A Cajun-style restaurant, with walls and ceiling covered in various signs, artwork, and knickknacks, among other things.
Doubles as the town's largest and most popular bar.
Casa del Sol offers dine-in, take-out, winter delivery.
The primary place to stay in Girdwood is the Alyeska Resort Hotel, remodeled in 2007. It features hundreds of rooms and six restaurants. Despite its mega resort billing though rates a very affordable especially when compared with major resorts in the lower 48.
Offers Girdwood's largest inventory of nightly vacation rentals. They have lodging options for every budget. Offering rooms, B&B, Romantic cabins with private hot tubs, Slope side condos and Luxury Mt.homes and Chalets for familily gatherings, weddings and meetings. Stop by their office in the heart of the Chugach Mts. for your key and helpful information.
The B&B offers privacy and service with a separate entrance and accommodations, while your hosts, Jake and Rachel are there for your assistance. The rooms are furnished with your comfort in mind featuring "dream beds" with sateen sheets and down comforters, cable TV and private baths with all the amenities. The B&B has a separate entrance, private patio overlooking the gardens, a fully equipped guest kitchen and sitting area with visitor information and high speed internet access.
In the Girdwood valley, at the base of Mt. Alyeska Ski and Year Round Resort, 2 blocks to chair lifts, on ski shuttle route, walking/biking trail and entrance to cross country ski and dog sled trails.
B&B with a private entrance to a 2-room suite. Sitting area, kitchen, bathroom with shower. Deck with sitting area that looks across the valley.
Stowe Drive Luxurious comfort, privacy, and 750 sq ft of light-filled, modern living space await you! Enjoy mountain views, numerous amenities, and a full hot breakfast. Sleeps up to 4. Non-smoking.
Nestled in the woods high atop Vail Drive, Hidden Creek Bed & Breakfast offers a place to surround yourself with nature, while soaking up the luxurious comforts of this beautiful craftsman home.
Offers a quaint suite on a home with awesome Glacier Views from your private outdoor hot tub. All with a queen bed, private bath, TV/Cable/DVD, wireless internet, kitchenette. Wild Alaskan smoked salmon with bagels and fresh fruits are served continental.
Three room B&B that comes with home-made croissants, home-made jam, and other great things. Huge windows with views of the mountains.
Camping spots and budget cabins.
The main access to Girdwood is along the Seward Highway, it is a very scenic drive but can be slow during peak summer travel times.
Read in the guideThe Alyeska Resort Hotel provides a shuttle from the hotel to the Seward Highway.
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