Food scene
Creative dishes (with vegan options) served in an airy, wood-dominated space overlooking mountains. My favorite spot!
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Jack Sprat
165 Olympic Mountain LoopCreative dishes (with vegan options) served in an airy, wood-dominated space overlooking mountains. My favorite spot!
Cozy , bistro style restaurant offering diverse international dishes and worldly wines. They create paleo, gluten free and vegan options as well.
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Spoonline Restaurant
174 Hightower RdCozy , bistro style restaurant offering diverse international dishes and worldly wines. They create paleo, gluten free and vegan options as well.
Cajun cooking emphasizing steak and local seafood in a roadhouse with Mardi Gras-style decor. Large portions!
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Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdCajun cooking emphasizing steak and local seafood in a roadhouse with Mardi Gras-style decor. Large portions!
Fun and modern dining experience featuring fresh seafood and meats, creative sushi and cocktails located inside Alyeska Resort.
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Sakura Asian Bistro
1000 Arlberg AveFun and modern dining experience featuring fresh seafood and meats, creative sushi and cocktails located inside Alyeska Resort.
Offering the best breakfast in Girdwood! They serve delicious, cozy homemade breakfasts. Let the smell of homemade bread and breakfast rolls fill your nose. In the summer they offer outdoor seating surrounded by dahlias and hanging baskets. Lunch includes hearty soups, burgers and sandwiches.
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The Bake Shop
194 Olympic Mountain LoopOffering the best breakfast in Girdwood! They serve delicious, cozy homemade breakfasts. Let the smell of homemade bread and breakfast rolls fill your nose. In the summer they offer outdoor seating surrounded by dahlias and hanging baskets. Lunch includes hearty soups, burgers and sandwiches.
Fresh and flavorful craft beer locally brewed in Girdwood, AK. Great outdoor seating with gas fireplaces and fun indoor vibe. Food trucks available - typically.
(907)783-2739
Open daily from 12pm-8pm
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Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska HwyFresh and flavorful craft beer locally brewed in Girdwood, AK. Great outdoor seating with gas fireplaces and fun indoor vibe. Food trucks available - typically.
(907)783-2739
Open daily from 12pm-8pm
Advanced reservations recommended. Fabulous views from on top of Alyeska Mtn. Great wine list coupled with excellent seafood and meat dishes. My husband loves their old fashions.
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Seven Glaciers Restaurant
1000 Arlberg AveAdvanced reservations recommended. Fabulous views from on top of Alyeska Mtn. Great wine list coupled with excellent seafood and meat dishes. My husband loves their old fashions.
Sightseeing
On a clear day ride the tram to the top of Alyeska. Enjoy the views of Turnagain Arm, Chugach Mtn Range and The Cook Inlet.
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Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveOn a clear day ride the tram to the top of Alyeska. Enjoy the views of Turnagain Arm, Chugach Mtn Range and The Cook Inlet.
Great family activity. Take kids gold panning in the River.
During the summer months they offer salmon bakes with live music.
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Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine
601 Crow Creek Mine RdGreat family activity. Take kids gold panning in the River.
During the summer months they offer salmon bakes with live music.
Take in the spectacular views while hiking the North Face trail. Terrain is steep and uneven but worth the effort. Enjoy a cold one at The Bore-tide Bar while taking in the views. You earned it!
North Face Hiking Trail
1000 Arlberg AveTake in the spectacular views while hiking the North Face trail. Terrain is steep and uneven but worth the effort. Enjoy a cold one at The Bore-tide Bar while taking in the views. You earned it!
Trail head located behind the Alyeska Resort. Mostly flat wooded walk with both dirt trails and wooden boardwalks. A family favorite.
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Winner Creek Gorge Trail Head (Lower Winner Creek Trail)
601 Crow Creek RdTrail head located behind the Alyeska Resort. Mostly flat wooded walk with both dirt trails and wooden boardwalks. A family favorite.
Fun family activity. In the summer you get pulled in a buggy by an Iditarod dog sledding team. It’s exhilarating!
Girdwood Summer Sled Dog Adventure
36511 Seward HighwayFun family activity. In the summer you get pulled in a buggy by an Iditarod dog sledding team. It’s exhilarating!
Alpine Air Alaska Inc
599 Mount Hood DriveKayak/raft guides take you on the water to see glaciers and view wildlife.
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Chugach Adventures
1553 Alyeska HwyKayak/raft guides take you on the water to see glaciers and view wildlife.
Alyeska Nordic Spa
1000 Arlberg AvenueGirdwood Park, Playground & Skate
250 Egloff DrMusic, Food and Crafts Festival
Girdwood’s annual Forest Fair happens (typically) the first weekend in July. Come enjoy local beers, crafts, music and food. Family friendly.
Forest Fair Girdwood
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Free shuttle
Travelers can flag down a free shuttle that drives up and down the Alyeska Hwy. Alyeska Hwy is 1\2 mile walk from the rental. I recommend renting a car in Anchorage.
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Bring rain gear and waterproof walking shoes.
I suggest dressing in layers to be better prepared for any kind of weather. Bring a backpack to put extra clothing in, water and bear spray.
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Be bear aware.
Both black and brown bear live in Girdwood. Please keep all food items indoors behind locked doors. Do not leave garbage outside or food or garbage in vehicles. Thanks for helping us to keep our community and bears safe.