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Alpine Air Alaska
Alpine Air Alaska
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#1 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

Helicopter Glacier Tours Enjoy Flightseeing, Glacier Landings, and Dogsledding with Alpine Air. Alpine Air Alaska, Inc. is a helicopter tour company in Girdwood, 40 miles south of... more »

Attraction type  Tours
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Ascending Path Day Hikes
Ascending Path Day Hikes
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#2 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Join us for a unique and authentic wilderness adventure on your Alaskan vacation. Within an hour of Anchorage we can have you... more » Owner description: Join us for a unique and authentic wilderness adventure on your Alaskan vacation. Within an hour of Anchorage we can have you glacier hiking, rock and ice climbing and enjoying Alaska on a spectacular guided hike. Whether you’re a first time hiker or experienced ski-mountaineer, have an entire day or just a few hours, we have a variety of day tour adventures for you. Let us share Alaska’s glaciers, wilderness and wildlife at your pace. The many accessible and beautiful trails and glaciers in the Chugach Mountains, near Girdwood and Anchorage, provide a superb naturalist guided eco-adventure environment. Bring your family or friends out with our knowledgeable guides for a fun adventurous day truly experiencing Alaska! Great for families, no experience needed!We look forward to sharing your Alaskan Adventure with you! « less
Attraction type  Tours; Trails
Distance  2.7 miles from city centre
Mt. Alyeska Tram
Mt. Alyeska Tram
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#3 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  20.2 miles from city centre
Chugach State Park
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#4 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This 495,000-acre state park includes Flattop Mountain, the most climbed mountain in Alaska.
Attraction type  State Parks; Forests
Distance  28.3 miles from city centre
Alyeska Ski Area
Alyeska Ski Area
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#5 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Popular winter recreation resort for skiers that features 2,000 vertical feet of skiing on 27 trails.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas; Mountains
Distance  10.7 miles from city centre
Crow Creek Mine
Crow Creek Mine
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#6 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Mines
Distance  3.8 miles from city centre
Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier
Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier
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#7 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Alaska Backcountry Access LLC
Alaska Backcountry Access LLC
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#8 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Alaska Backcountry Access LLC is a multi-sport adventure company dedicated to providing unique activities for small groups... more » Owner description: Alaska Backcountry Access LLC is a multi-sport adventure company dedicated to providing unique activities for small groups and families in the Chugach National Forest. Andy Morrison lives and guides in Girdwood year-round and his backcountry pursuits shape the operation. Finding the real Alaska is difficult so let the guides at Alaska Backcountry Access share their backyard with you. Get away from the crowds, off the beaten path and into world class, backcountry adventure! Specializing in jetboating, canyoneering, rafting, gold panning, hiking, kayaking, ski trekking, snowmobiling, Iditarod and sled dog mushing. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Big Game Alaska
Big Game Alaska
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#9 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
McHugh Creek Recreation Area
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#10 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Chugach Express Dog Sled Tour
Chugach Express Dog Sled Tour
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#11 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  2.7 miles from city centre
Girdwood Ski and Cyclery
Girdwood Ski and Cyclery
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#12 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Chugach Adventure Guides Alaska
Chugach Adventure Guides Alaska
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#13 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Water Sports
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Kenai Visitor 's Center
#14 of 15 attractions in Girdwood
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Potter Section House
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Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  22.3 miles from city centre
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