Guidebook for Anchorage

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Guidebook for Anchorage

Drinks & Nightlife

Ski in and enjoy a burger and a beer or coca for the kids. Also a great venue for shows
43 locals recommend
Sitzmark Bar & Grill
100 Olympic Mountain Loop
43 locals recommend
Ski in and enjoy a burger and a beer or coca for the kids. Also a great venue for shows
It's the local hang out. Great outdoor fire pit to sit around as well.
67 locals recommend
Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska Hwy
67 locals recommend
It's the local hang out. Great outdoor fire pit to sit around as well.

Parks & Nature

Great trail immersed in the woods. Hike from the resort 2.5 miles to the hand tram or from Crow Creek road for a 1.5 mile hike to the hand tram.
15 locals recommend
Winner Creek Trail
Winner Creek Trail
15 locals recommend
Great trail immersed in the woods. Hike from the resort 2.5 miles to the hand tram or from Crow Creek road for a 1.5 mile hike to the hand tram.
Historic Gold Mine where you can try to pan for gold yourself.
26 locals recommend
Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine
601 Crow Creek Mine Rd
26 locals recommend
Historic Gold Mine where you can try to pan for gold yourself.
Amazing views, hike to old gold mining equipment and further on to Raven Glacier.
15 locals recommend
Crow pass trail
15 locals recommend
Amazing views, hike to old gold mining equipment and further on to Raven Glacier.
Take a guided hike with Ascending Path
6 locals recommend
Ascending Path
Arlberg Avenue
6 locals recommend
Take a guided hike with Ascending Path

Sightseeing

Head out with Chugach Adventures on a rafting trip
14 locals recommend
Chugach Adventures
1553 Alyeska Hwy
14 locals recommend
Head out with Chugach Adventures on a rafting trip

Arts & Culture

Ride the Tram to the Round House Museum on top of Mt, Alyeska
9 locals recommend
Round House Museum/Mt. Alyeska Roundhouse
1000 Arlberg Ave
9 locals recommend
Ride the Tram to the Round House Museum on top of Mt, Alyeska

Shopping

Local items to check out
13 locals recommend
Slack Tide Gallery
1553 Alyeska Hwy
13 locals recommend
Local items to check out
Hottentot Pottery is located at the end of Hottentot Road and has amazing pottery. Walking distance from the cabin
Hottentot Mine Road
Hottentot Mine Road
Hottentot Pottery is located at the end of Hottentot Road and has amazing pottery. Walking distance from the cabin
Local artisans display their works here
15 locals recommend
Girdwood Center For Visual Art
194 Olympic Mountain Loop
15 locals recommend
Local artisans display their works here
There are a couple nice stores at Alyeska Resort to buy clothing or gifts
133 locals recommend
Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg Ave
133 locals recommend
There are a couple nice stores at Alyeska Resort to buy clothing or gifts
Need gear? The locals here know everything to get you 'geared-up'
27 locals recommend
Powder Hound Ski and Bike Shop
210 Arlberg Ave
27 locals recommend
Need gear? The locals here know everything to get you 'geared-up'

Entertainment & Activities

Back country ski with CPG
11 locals recommend
Chugach Powder Guides
439 Mt Hood Dr
11 locals recommend
Back country ski with CPG
Alaska only ski resort - amazing views, amazing vertical!
133 locals recommend
Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg Ave
133 locals recommend
Alaska only ski resort - amazing views, amazing vertical!

Getting Around

This is a water ferry in Prince William Sound - it can take you to your next destination be it Valdez, Cordova, Juneau etc.
6 locals recommend
Whittier Ferry Terminal station
1/4 W Camp Rd
6 locals recommend
This is a water ferry in Prince William Sound - it can take you to your next destination be it Valdez, Cordova, Juneau etc.
Girdwood has a whistle stop so you can take the train on a day trip or use it instead of a car to visit some places in Alaska. We are located 1 mile from the whistle stop and the local shuttle can bring you to the cabin.
57 locals recommend
Anchorage Depot station
411 W 1st Ave
57 locals recommend
Girdwood has a whistle stop so you can take the train on a day trip or use it instead of a car to visit some places in Alaska. We are located 1 mile from the whistle stop and the local shuttle can bring you to the cabin.