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Wildlife Parks (view all...)
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Season: Year-Round
At the 200-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, see Alaskan wildlife up close. The center's mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals—those that can't survive in the wild. The center, which opened to the public in 1993, educates visitors about Alaska's wildlife. Coyotes peer out from behind the brush while a bald eagle swoops in on the salmon remains left by a grizzly bear. Wood Bison plod through 65 acres of tidal flat terrain, as part of a program that will one day restore the species to the Alaskan wilderness. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. Come be a part of these exciting programs and watch these animals display their natural, "wild", behavior.
At the 200-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, see Alaskan wildlife up close. The center's mission is to provide…
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Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway
Year round, closed for maintenance Oct 8 - Nov 21 & Apr 23 - May 11
The Alyeska Resort's Aerial Tramway is a seven-minute ride that lifts you to a viewing deck with breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, hanging glaciers, streams, spruce, and an array of wildlife. Enjoy a relaxed midday picnic or beautiful evening sunset on Mt. Alyeska's observation deck, more than 2,000 feet above sea level. Telescopes intensify what Conde Nast Traveler Magazine rated the best view of any U.S. ski resort. Go exploring, berry picking, and paragliding, and take a hike on the glacier.
The Alyeska Resort's Aerial Tramway is a seven-minute ride that lifts you to a viewing deck with breathtaking panoramic…
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Historic Park or Site (view all...)
Crow Creek Mine
Season: May 15 to Sep 15
$10+ // Open 9am - 6pm (9am - 9pm Mondays)
Crow Creek Mine has been in operation since 1896, and gold is still found in its claims today! Your guides will be members of the mining family that keeps Crow Creek operational. This is their home, so tour groups are kept small, creating a more intimate environment and allowing more time for questions. Try your luck at panning, and keep what you find.
Crow Creek Mine has been in operation since 1896, and gold is still found in its claims today! Your guides will be members of…
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KMTA National Heritage Area Guide
The Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area is a place whose valleys and mountains, communities and people tell the larger story of a wild place and a rugged frontier. This audio guide gives you the inside scoop on its fascinating history. You'll meet bigger-than-life historical characters like Alaska Nellie (as well as a few ghosts), see the original Iditarod trail, and learn about the creation of the Alaska Railroad.
The Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area is a place whose valleys and…
Crow Creek Mine Audio Tour
Miner Chris Spillum and his partners first staked their claims on Crow Creek in 1898. Today it is one of Alaska's most popular recreational gold mines.
Miner Chris Spillum and his partners first staked their claims on Crow Creek in 1898. Today it is one of…
As the Seward Highway approaches Girdwood, travelers can see the remains of trees whose roots were swamped with salt water and killed during the 1964 Earthquake. Portage was devastated when much of the ground along Turnagain Arm sank five to nine feet. At high tide, the town that once lay at sea level was now under water. The ruins of buildings in the water are testament to that More...
As the Seward Highway approaches Girdwood, travelers can see the remains of trees whose roots were swamped with…
Visitor Information Centers (view all...)
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Girdwood Chamber of Commerce
Visit the Girdwood Chamber website for information on lodging, activities, restaurants, shops and more. You can also view a map of the town to help plan your stay in Girdwood. The Girdwood Chamber does not have a physical location, visit website or email for information.
Visit the Girdwood Chamber website for information on lodging, activities, restaurants, shops and more. You can also view a map…
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Fairs & Festivals (view all...)
Alyeska Slush Cup
Third weekend of April
Love skiing and wacky costumes? The Slush Cup is the perfect opportunity to see both. Competitors dress up and try to skim across a 90-foot-long pool of freezing water on skis—and not many make it! There are lots of other activities as well, including a swim across the freezing pool, face painting for kids, food booths, and more.
Love skiing and wacky costumes? The Slush Cup is the perfect opportunity to see both. Competitors dress up and try to skim…
Girdwood Forest Fair
If you're visiting Girdwood the first weekend in July, you'll feel a palpable energy in the air—a little extra jolt of excitement. It's because of the Forest Fair—a huge festival celebrating Alaskan music, arts, and crafts. Artists and visitors pour in from all over Alaska to perform or just have fun, and the entire community comes together to make it happen. It's the kind of event that visitors may stumble across, then return the following year just to experience it again.
If you're visiting Girdwood the first weekend in July, you'll feel a palpable energy in the air—a little…
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Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival
The Alaskan blueberry: plump, delicious, and so popular that every year Girdwood puts on a big celebration in honor of blueberry season. As many as 4,000 people have been flocking to Girdwood one weekend every August for the past 7 years, and the festival gets larger and more exciting each year, with people coming from all over Alaska. The two-day family-friendly event makes for a great excuse to visit this gorgeous area.
The Alaskan blueberry: plump, delicious, and so popular that every year Girdwood puts on a big celebration in honor of…
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