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Girdwood - a year-round resort close to Anchorage - Girdwood

The town of Girdwood lies 40 miles/64.3 km south of Anchorage and is home to Alaska's largest ski area - the Alyeska Resort. It's popular as both a winter and summer resort destination and offers a number of activities including skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and bicycling to name a few.

On our way to Seward from Anchorage we decided to stop by since it's a very scenic area and I wished to see the Alyeska Prince Hotel and if time permitted take the tramway. Well, the tramway was not running too frequently and our time was limited so we briefly toured the Alyeska Prince Hotel, had lunch and continued on our way.

The mountains behind the Alyeska Prince Hotel opposite the ski area.

Population: 1,935
www.girdwoodalaska.com

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful mountain views, bike & hiking trails, skiing & snow-boarding, close to Anchorage

Last visit to Girdwood: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jun 26, 2004
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Reviews (2)

Alyeska Prince Hotel Things to Do (1)

An upscale resort worth visiting even if not staying here. Very picturesque but a little dark inside. Activities: Tram... more travel advice

The Bake Shop Restaurants (1)

Everything is freshly made. They specialize in 2 types of bread: Alyeska Sourdough & Country Rye. Breakfast -... more travel advice

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matcrazy1 Jun 28, 2008 at 4:32 PM

What a breakfast among impressive mountains! sourdough bread? What's that? With that 1935 people it must big city in Alaska :-) Lucky me, I've booked 1 night at Alyeska Prince Hotel!
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chewy3326 May 20, 2006 at 8:12 PM

Good views and good food: what a perfect combination!
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mrclay2000 Feb 22, 2005 at 5:44 PM

Good food for a cheap price in Alaska? Impossible!
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aussirose Jan 28, 2005 at 3:16 PM

Hey Ann, Matt stole my comment :o) That yummy breakfast looking at those gorgeous view sounds very inviting, mmmm!!! Cheers, Ann :o)
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olja1234 Jul 10, 2004 at 12:57 PM

How wonderful place!
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Sharrie Jun 21, 2004 at 12:59 AM

Retirement ...