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Chugach Adventures
1553 Alyeska HwyRiver Rafting
Food Scene
The Bake Shop
194 Olympic Mountain LoopNow accepting credit cards. Pancakes and Soup have free refills.
Girdwood Picnic Club
194 Hightower RdLunch and breakfast. Great eclectic atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boutique Beer & Wine store located 5min. walk right next to the Bake Shop. They offer an awesome selection of wines, craft brews, Wines, small batch liquors. Perfect spot to fill a growler of beer.
16 locals recommend
La Bodega
194 Olympic Mountain LoopBoutique Beer & Wine store located 5min. walk right next to the Bake Shop. They offer an awesome selection of wines, craft brews, Wines, small batch liquors. Perfect spot to fill a growler of beer.
Cajun food, great deserts, super fun atmosphere. No reservations.
128 locals recommend
Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdCajun food, great deserts, super fun atmosphere. No reservations.
Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska HwyChair 5 has something for everyone. Great Pizza, and a family friendly dining room. Pool table, juke box, and local "wildlife" viewing.
57 locals recommend
Chair 5 Restaurant
171 Lindblad AveChair 5 has something for everyone. Great Pizza, and a family friendly dining room. Pool table, juke box, and local "wildlife" viewing.
Sightseeing
Take the Glacier Valley Transit http://glaciervalleytransit.com
to the hotel Alyeska. The bus will let you out at the Tram. You can buy a ticket and ride up, or hike the NorthFace Trail. Of course, in winter the tram accesses the best skiing in N.America! The Northface is the best part of this valley in your hosts humble opinion.
10 locals recommend
Mt. Alyeska Tram
Tram CircleTake the Glacier Valley Transit http://glaciervalleytransit.com
to the hotel Alyeska. The bus will let you out at the Tram. You can buy a ticket and ride up, or hike the NorthFace Trail. Of course, in winter the tram accesses the best skiing in N.America! The Northface is the best part of this valley in your hosts humble opinion.
Gold mine with great views. Ride the Glacier Valley Transit bus up there for free!
26 locals recommend
Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine
601 Crow Creek Mine RdGold mine with great views. Ride the Glacier Valley Transit bus up there for free!
Getting Around
Free to ride, Donations are accepted.
http://glaciervalleytransit.com
133 locals recommend
Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveFree to ride, Donations are accepted.
http://glaciervalleytransit.com
Entertainment & Activities
Hello skiing is the craziest experience, and these guys are super professional. They are all about skiing powder!
https://www.chugachpowderguides.com
11 locals recommend
Chugach Powder Guides
439 Mt Hood DrHello skiing is the craziest experience, and these guys are super professional. They are all about skiing powder!
https://www.chugachpowderguides.com
Parks & Nature
Great trail that has the famous Hand Tram. Access by walking up Crystal Mountain Rd. and taking a left on Verbier Way. Trail is on your right, or start at the hotel. To make a loop, go across the hand tram and talk the Glacier Valley Transit shuttle back.
15 locals recommend
Winner Creek Trail
Winner Creek TrailGreat trail that has the famous Hand Tram. Access by walking up Crystal Mountain Rd. and taking a left on Verbier Way. Trail is on your right, or start at the hotel. To make a loop, go across the hand tram and talk the Glacier Valley Transit shuttle back.