Girdwood (a.k.a Alyeska), Alaska

Local Information

Girwood's Alyeska House has great views of Alyeska and Max's Mountains, as well as the surrounding meadows.
Located in a quiet part of Girdwood, surrounded by old growth pine and cottonwood trees.
Easy access to hiking, biking and climbing all in Girdwood.
Within a five minute drive of at least 10 restaurants and Girdwood's grocery store.
Girdwood is host of the Girdwood Forest Fair, a 34 year old annual arts and music festival in July.
Located a mere 40 miles south of The Anchorage Airport and only 20 miles north of Whittier, The Gateway to Prince William Sound.
Alyeska resort and its 2,200 foot aerial tram are within walking distance or about a 5 minute car ride.
Girdwood has a very nice, paved bike path that runs all the way from the Alyeska Resort thru Girwdood and all the way to Bird Creek (nearly 20 miles long).
Home to The Crow Creek Gold Mine, listed on the national register of historical places and a great place to spend an afternoon trying to strike it rich!
For the best Coffee in Girdwood go to the Java Haus.