day trip from Anchorage

Girdwood, 37 miles south of Anchorage, packs Alyeska's summer tram, Crow Creek Mine gold panning, and the Winner Creek gorge trail into one day.

The Kenai Peninsula offers three distinct day trips from Anchorage — Seward, Homer, and the Kenai River — each within a half-day drive of the city.

Discover the Mat-Su Valley on a day trip from Anchorage: Palmer's colony history, giant vegetables, the Iditarod HQ in Wasilla, and the Musk Ox Farm.

Palmer, Alaska guide: Colony history, the Alaska State Fair, Bodenburg Butte, Hatcher Pass, local breweries, dining, lodging, and best times to visit.

Girdwood and Alyeska Resort sit 40 miles south of Anchorage — Alaska's best ski resort, alpine hiking, gold rush history, and great dining.