Danielle's Guidebook for Girdwood
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar at the base of the ski mountain. Live music most nights.
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Sitzmark Bar & Grill
100 Olympic Mountain LoopBar at the base of the ski mountain. Live music most nights.
La Bodega
194 Olympic Mountain LoopLiquor store. Great selection.
Girdwood's local brewery. I have one of their growlers in my place that you can use to get some beer to go or you can grab a drink there. They often have food trucks outside as well!
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Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska HwyGirdwood's local brewery. I have one of their growlers in my place that you can use to get some beer to go or you can grab a drink there. They often have food trucks outside as well!
Recreational marijuana dispensary. Locally grown and lab-tested marijuana and cannabis-infused products, including flowers, edibles, concentrates and more. Just please don't smoke in the house.
The herbal cache
158 Holmgren PlaceRecreational marijuana dispensary. Locally grown and lab-tested marijuana and cannabis-infused products, including flowers, edibles, concentrates and more. Just please don't smoke in the house.
Food Scene
My favorite restaurant in Girdwood! Uses a lot of local ingredients and has great revolving specials based on what is in season. Great dinner or brunch spot. Get the yam fries!
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Jack Sprat
165 Olympic Mountain LoopMy favorite restaurant in Girdwood! Uses a lot of local ingredients and has great revolving specials based on what is in season. Great dinner or brunch spot. Get the yam fries!
Amazing steaks. Cajun inspired meals. Doesn't take reservations so get there early!
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Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdAmazing steaks. Cajun inspired meals. Doesn't take reservations so get there early!
This is going to sound crazy, because they are located in the gas station. But Coast is my favorite pizza place in town!
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Coast Pizza Inc
36511 Seward HwyThis is going to sound crazy, because they are located in the gas station. But Coast is my favorite pizza place in town!
5 star restaurant located at the top of Alyeska Ski Resort. Take the tram up to the top for an amazing dinner or just for a drink to check out the surrounding area. If you make a reservation you should be able to take the tram for free. Order the Fizz (apres ski drink that is only available during the ski season and is not on the menu).
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Seven Glaciers Restaurant
1000 Arlberg Ave5 star restaurant located at the top of Alyeska Ski Resort. Take the tram up to the top for an amazing dinner or just for a drink to check out the surrounding area. If you make a reservation you should be able to take the tram for free. Order the Fizz (apres ski drink that is only available during the ski season and is not on the menu).
Bakery and restaurant. Great baked goods and menu. Doesn't take credit cards.
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The Bake Shop
194 Olympic Mountain LoopBakery and restaurant. Great baked goods and menu. Doesn't take credit cards.
Chair 5 Restaurant
171 Lindblad AveRestaurant and bar. Good pizza and burgers.
Good greasy burger spot. Also home to live music from time to time.
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Silvertip Grill
165 Hightower RdGood greasy burger spot. Also home to live music from time to time.
The Grind
236 Hightower RdLocal coffee place
Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveSushi bar located in the Alyeska Resort.
Great newer restaurant in the Girdwood scene! Casual fine dining spot. Great for a date night or a good brunch.
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Spoonline Restaurant
174 Hightower RdGreat newer restaurant in the Girdwood scene! Casual fine dining spot. Great for a date night or a good brunch.
Sightseeing
Amazing Hiking. Hike 3 miles up 2,000' to Raven Glacier. Trail goes all the way to Eagle River Nature Center 24 miles form the trail head.
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Crow pass trail
Amazing Hiking. Hike 3 miles up 2,000' to Raven Glacier. Trail goes all the way to Eagle River Nature Center 24 miles form the trail head.
Portage Glacier
Glacier that goes into Portage Lake.
During the summer you can take the train to Spencer Glacier. Runs daily. Book with the Alaska Railroad.
Spencer Glacier
During the summer you can take the train to Spencer Glacier. Runs daily. Book with the Alaska Railroad.
Wildlife Center feature rescued Alaska animals. Great way to see the animals up close. Look up their schedule online and find out when they are doing the bear feeding!
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyWildlife Center feature rescued Alaska animals. Great way to see the animals up close. Look up their schedule online and find out when they are doing the bear feeding!
An access trail to the Iditarod, this Forest Service trail leads to the Winner Creek Gorge. The first 0.7 mile, starting from behind the tram building at Hotel Alyeska, is a highly developed boardwalk. Another one of my favorite longer hikes is to take Upper Winner Creek Trail to Berry Pass. One of the most beautiful passes in Alaska in my opinion.
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Winner Creek Trail
Winner Creek TrailAn access trail to the Iditarod, this Forest Service trail leads to the Winner Creek Gorge. The first 0.7 mile, starting from behind the tram building at Hotel Alyeska, is a highly developed boardwalk. Another one of my favorite longer hikes is to take Upper Winner Creek Trail to Berry Pass. One of the most beautiful passes in Alaska in my opinion.
Bike trail that starts at Bird Ridge Trailhead and goes to Girdwood. Perfect place to walk or ride your bike.
Bird to Gird Trail
Bird to Gird TrailBike trail that starts at Bird Ridge Trailhead and goes to Girdwood. Perfect place to walk or ride your bike.
Everything Else
Take the tunnel to the town of Whittier. Good place to go kayaking or fishing.
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Whittier Ferry Terminal station
1/4 W Camp RdTake the tunnel to the town of Whittier. Good place to go kayaking or fishing.
Ski shop. Also does bike rentals in the summer.
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Powder Hound Ski and Bike Shop
210 Arlberg AveSki shop. Also does bike rentals in the summer.
This unique spa experience invites you to enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy as you take some time to disconnect- to reconnect.
Move between hot and cold pools surrounded by the stunning northernmost rainforest. Rest in saunas and steam rooms, and complete your experience at the exfoliation cabin.
Alyeska Nordic Spa
This unique spa experience invites you to enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy as you take some time to disconnect- to reconnect.
Move between hot and cold pools surrounded by the stunning northernmost rainforest. Rest in saunas and steam rooms, and complete your experience at the exfoliation cabin.
Essentials
Crow Creek Mercantile
147 Hightower RdHas the basic essentials that you may need.