Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Alternative names: Elevation: 102 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 60°57'39"N, 149°7'59"W
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Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska Top Attractions

Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska Attractions - What to See and Explore

Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts, Alyeska, Gerrish Public Library. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • alaska wildlife conservation center girdwood
    Nature and wildlife • Park • Zoo

    Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

    Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Girdwood, Anchorage, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center stands as a haven for the state's most iconic and beloved animals. This expansive sanctuary, dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of Alaskan wildlife...

  • girdwood center for visual arts
    60°57'39"N • 149°6'32"W

    Girdwood Center for Visual Arts

    Art gallery • Shopping • Arts and crafts

  • alyeska girdwood
    60°57'39"N • 149°6'40"W

    Alyeska

    Alyeska Resort is a ski resort in the Girdwood area of Anchorage, Alaska, approximately 30 miles from downtown Anchorage. Mount Alyeska is part of the Chugach mountain range and the Alyeska Resort is the largest ski area in the state. It includes the mountaintop Mt.

Day trips

Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Holy Family Old Cathedral (Anchorage), Alaska Zoo (Anchorage), Alaska Native Heritage Center (Anchorage).

  • holy family cathedral anchorage31 milesNW
    Sacred and religious sites, Church, Romanesque architecture

    Holy Family Old Cathedral, Anchorage

    Holy Family Old Cathedral is a former cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It was the mother church of the Archdiocese of Anchorage and served as its cathedral from 1966 to 2020.

  • alaska zoo anchorage25 milesNW
    Showcase for Alaskan and exotic animals

    Alaska Zoo, Anchorage

    The Alaska Zoo is a zoo in Anchorage, Alaska, located on 25 acres of the Anchorage Hillside. It is a popular attraction in Alaska, with nearly 200,000 visitors per year.

  • alaska native heritage center anchorage27 milesNW
    Museum, Historical place

    Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage

    The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an educational and cultural institution for all Alaskans, located in Anchorage, Alaska. The center opened in 1999. The Alaska Native Heritage Center shares the heritage of Alaska's 11 major cultural groups.

  • statue of james cook anchorage31 milesNW
    Monuments and statues

    Statue of James Cook, Anchorage

    The Captain Cook Monument is a life-size bronze statue of Captain James Cook installed in Anchorage, Alaska's Resolution Park.

  • omalley peak chugach state park18 milesNW
    Mountain

    O'Malley Peak, Chugach State Park

    O'Malley Peak is a 5,150+ ft mountain summit located in the Chugach Mountains, in Anchorage Municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska.

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Best Time To Visit Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska

Learn when is the best time to travel to Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in March and April. Most of it rains in September.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska?

The top attractions to visit in Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska are:

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