girdwood

Alaska honeymoon from Anchorage 2026 — glacier flightseeing, Northern Lights evenings, Seven Glaciers dining, and private wilderness excursions.

Girdwood is 40 miles south of Anchorage and worth every minute of the drive. 2026 guide to the Alyeska tram, zip-lining, Winner Creek Trail, and dining.

Drive the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm — an All-American Road with bore tides, belugas, Dall sheep, and Portage Glacier within 50 miles of Anchorage.

The best cabin rentals near Anchorage 2026: Alaska State Park cabins, Hatcher Pass lodges, Girdwood retreats, and glamping options.

Plan the best Anchorage day trips with local tips for Seward, Girdwood, Talkeetna, Hatcher Pass, and Cooper Landing, plus timing and road advice.

Planning a Girdwood day trip from Anchorage? Here are 5 favorite things to do in Girdwood, Alaska, from gold panning and hikes to rail rides.

Discover 10 incredible day trips from Anchorage, from Girdwood and Eklutna Lake to Seward and Talkeetna, with realistic drive times and local tips.