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Alpine Air Alaska
Ollie #1 of 13 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  3.8 km from city centre
Mt. Alyeska Tram
Ollie #2 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
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Ascending Path Day Hikes
Ollie #3 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 7 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 glacier hiking, rock and...... 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  3.8 km from city centre
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Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier
Ollie #4 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  20.6 km from city centre
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Alyeska Ski Area
Ollie #5 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 10 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  17.3 km from city centre
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Chugach State Park
Ollie #6 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This 495,000-acre state park includes Flattop Mountain, the most climbed mountain in Alaska.
Attraction type  State Parks; Forests
Distance  45.7 km from city centre
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Crow Creek Mine
Ollie #7 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Mines
Distance  6.7 km from city centre
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Big Game Alaska
Ollie #8 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  24.8 km from city centre
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McHugh Creek Recreation Area
Ollie #9 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  8.1 km from city centre
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Alaska Backcountry Access LLC
Ollie #10 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
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...... 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
Distance  3.8 km from city centre
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Girdwood Ski and Cyclery
Ollie #11 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Chugach Express Dog Sled Tour
Ollie #12 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  3.8 km from city centre
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Chugach Adventure Guides Alaska
Ollie #13 of 13 attractions in Girdwood
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Water Sports
Distance  3.6 km from city centre
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Potter Section House
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  36.1 km from city centre
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Kenai Visitor 's Center
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  121.6 km from city centre
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