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Girdwood, 37 miles south of Anchorage, is proof that a charming little town can coexist with a major ski resort, as long as the resort goes undiscovered by the world's skiers. Girdwood still has a sleepy, offbeat character. Retired hippies, ski bums, a U.S. senator, and a few old-timers live in the houses and cabins among the big spruce trees in the valley below the Mount Alyeska lifts. They all expected a development explosion to follow the construction of an international resort here a number of years ago, but it hasn't happened. That may not have been good news for the Japanese investors who finally sold the resort late in 2006, but it is for skiers and other visitors who discover this paradise. They find varied, uncrowded skiing through long winters, superb accommodations, and an authentically funky community.
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The Hotel Alyeska
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Inn at Whittier
P.O. Box 609
Whittier, AK 99693 Map Distance: 20.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Alaskan European B&B
3107 Cotton Wood St
Anchorage, AK 99508 Map Distance: 28.8 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsBegich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Glacier
Mile 5.5 Portage Glacier Road
Girdwood, Alaska 99587 Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Chugach State Park
Mile 115 Seward Highway
Anchorage, Alaska 99587 Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: *This information provided by The Alaska Department of Natural Resources* Those of... Read More
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Flattop Trail Hike
13229 Glen Alps Rd
Anchorage, Alaska 99516 Distance: 20.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Girdwood Vacation RentalsPowder Snow! Walk to ski resort, Hot tub and sauna on the creek
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Breakfast Bar, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Sauna, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
Glacier View The Twilight Forest
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR
Hidden Creek Guest Rooms
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: BBQ, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Towels, Wireless Internet Access
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