Guidebook for Girdwood
Sightseeing
Highly recommend taking the tram at the base of Mt. Alyeska to the top of the mountain. The view is incredible and there are a couple of great places to eat while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
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Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveHighly recommend taking the tram at the base of Mt. Alyeska to the top of the mountain. The view is incredible and there are a couple of great places to eat while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
Portage Glacier is a fantastic place to visit because it is so close to Girdwood. There is an actual visitor center at the main parking area and they also have boat tours to the glacier that depart multiple times a day.
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Portage Glacier
Portage Glacier is a fantastic place to visit because it is so close to Girdwood. There is an actual visitor center at the main parking area and they also have boat tours to the glacier that depart multiple times a day.
Whittier is a small little town that was built during WWII. The Army wanted a port strategic location hidden in the mountains so that the Japanese would have a difficult time bombing. Nowadays, there are only remnants of military being there but there is a 2.6 mile tunnel you need to travel through in order to get to the city. Really cool place for a day trip.
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Whittier
Whittier is a small little town that was built during WWII. The Army wanted a port strategic location hidden in the mountains so that the Japanese would have a difficult time bombing. Nowadays, there are only remnants of military being there but there is a 2.6 mile tunnel you need to travel through in order to get to the city. Really cool place for a day trip.
The Alaska Wildlife Conversation Center is a fantastic spot to see many different Alaskan animals. Some of the animals include moose, bears, reindeer, birds...this place is a must for families with young kids.
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyThe Alaska Wildlife Conversation Center is a fantastic spot to see many different Alaskan animals. Some of the animals include moose, bears, reindeer, birds...this place is a must for families with young kids.
Helicopter sightseeing tour company located in Girdwood.
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Alpine Air Alaska Inc
599 Mount Hood DriveHelicopter sightseeing tour company located in Girdwood.
Check out the historical Round House Museum when visiting the top of the mountain!
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Round House Museum/Mt. Alyeska Roundhouse
1000 Arlberg AveCheck out the historical Round House Museum when visiting the top of the mountain!
Food Scene
One of the best places to eat in all of Alaska. Their blend of cajun and Alaska cuisine is a must. There are no reservations so make sure you show up early or prepare to wait for a table.
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Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdOne of the best places to eat in all of Alaska. Their blend of cajun and Alaska cuisine is a must. There are no reservations so make sure you show up early or prepare to wait for a table.
This restaurant is delicious, my favorite spot for breakfast in town. This also happens to be conveniently located right across from the condo unit. They do take reservations, and I highly suggest making arrangements with them as summer time is very busy.
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Jack Sprat
165 Olympic Mountain LoopThis restaurant is delicious, my favorite spot for breakfast in town. This also happens to be conveniently located right across from the condo unit. They do take reservations, and I highly suggest making arrangements with them as summer time is very busy.
This is a great place to grab a drink and play some billiards or just hang out with family for a meal. I highly enjoy their deep dish pizzas as they are quite delicious.
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Chair 5 Restaurant
171 Lindblad AveThis is a great place to grab a drink and play some billiards or just hang out with family for a meal. I highly enjoy their deep dish pizzas as they are quite delicious.
Coast Pizza Inc
36511 Seward HwyDelicious pizza and deliver throughout Girdwood.
This is a new brewery located in Girdwood. The best part is that it is only a 10 minute walk from the condo. They typically close at 8 pm most nights but check their website first before going.
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Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska HwyThis is a new brewery located in Girdwood. The best part is that it is only a 10 minute walk from the condo. They typically close at 8 pm most nights but check their website first before going.
Seven Glaciers is a restaurant at the top of mount Alyeska. The views are amazing and the food and drink is pretty good too.
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Seven Glaciers Restaurant
1000 Arlberg AveSeven Glaciers is a restaurant at the top of mount Alyeska. The views are amazing and the food and drink is pretty good too.
Essentials
This is a small grocery store but it has almost everything you need from fresh produce to liquor.
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Crow Creek Mercantile
147 Hightower RdThis is a small grocery store but it has almost everything you need from fresh produce to liquor.
This is a great liquor store located at the base of Mt. Alyeska...about a 4 minute walk from the condo. This liquor store has a growler bar and other specialty wines and liquors.
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La Bodega
194 Olympic Mountain LoopThis is a great liquor store located at the base of Mt. Alyeska...about a 4 minute walk from the condo. This liquor store has a growler bar and other specialty wines and liquors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar located at the base of Mt. Alyeska. They often have live music and plenty of delicious cocktails.
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Sitzmark Bar & Grill
100 Olympic Mountain LoopGreat bar located at the base of Mt. Alyeska. They often have live music and plenty of delicious cocktails.
Fun place with food and drinks located in the Girdwood town square.
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Hightower Pub
165 Hightower RdFun place with food and drinks located in the Girdwood town square.
Everything Else
Marijuana is legal in Alaska. Local marijuana store of Girdwood, they sell edibles and regular smokable types. Please remember not to smoke in the condo.
The herbal cache
158 Holmgren PlaceMarijuana is legal in Alaska. Local marijuana store of Girdwood, they sell edibles and regular smokable types. Please remember not to smoke in the condo.
Getting Around
Powder Hound Ski Shop morphs into a fantastic bike rental shop in the summer time and luckily it is located about 1 minute from the condo. They have many different types of bikes available for rental. I reccomend making a reservation if you know a bike rental is something you are interested in.
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Powder Hound Ski and Bike Shop
210 Arlberg AvePowder Hound Ski Shop morphs into a fantastic bike rental shop in the summer time and luckily it is located about 1 minute from the condo. They have many different types of bikes available for rental. I reccomend making a reservation if you know a bike rental is something you are interested in.
Parks & Nature
Long before the seward highway was in place, this trail was actually part of the original path that inspired the modern day Iditarod. The hike itself is beautiful, I typically hike up to the glacier and then head back to girdwood...anything further than that could be a bit to much for one day. Also be aware of bear activity in the area and bring either bear mace or a firearm for protection.
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Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine
601 Crow Creek Mine RdLong before the seward highway was in place, this trail was actually part of the original path that inspired the modern day Iditarod. The hike itself is beautiful, I typically hike up to the glacier and then head back to girdwood...anything further than that could be a bit to much for one day. Also be aware of bear activity in the area and bring either bear mace or a firearm for protection.
Winner creek trail is pretty easy and fun!
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Winner Creek Gorge Trail Head (Lower Winner Creek Trail)
601 Crow Creek RdWinner creek trail is pretty easy and fun!
This is the easiest hike in Girdwood, plus it give a spectacular view!
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Virgin Creek Waterfalls
This is the easiest hike in Girdwood, plus it give a spectacular view!