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Girdwood, originally named Glacier City, is located forty miles south of Anchorage, among the breathtaking Turnagain Arm. The Alyeska Resort Access Rd is a three mile paved spur off the Seward Hwy.

Girdwood has evolved from a mining town into Alaska's only year-round resort community! Girdwood is a popular area for winter sports and summer activities.

There is a ranger district office for the Chugach National Forest in Girdwood, with maps and information available year round.

Girdwood is part of the Anchorage, Alaska metro area.

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Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Alpina Inn Bed & Breakfast | Alyeska View Bed and Breakfast | Carriage House Bed and Breakfast | Dancing Bears B&B | Girdwood Good Night Bed and Breakfast | Girdwood Guest House | Higher Terrace Inn B & B | Northern Composure Bed and Breakfast | Winner Creek Bed and Breakfast |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Chair Five Restaurant |
History Crow Creek Mine |
Lodges Kenai Backcountry Lodge |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Alyeska Accommodations | Alyeska Booking Co. | Alyeska Resort | Alyeska Winner Creek B&B | Double Musky Inn | The Alyeska Hostel |
Science Alaska Wildland Adventures |
Shopping Alaska Candle Factory | Kobuk Valley Jade Company |
Sports and Sporting Events Borealis River Guides | Girdwood Ski & Cyclery | Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge | Ouzel Expeditions |
Transportation Girdwood Airport |
Wildlife Viewing Chugach Express Dog Sled Tours | Get Up and Go! Tours | LaRose Guide Service | Wild Alaskan Guides, Inc. | Location: Girdwood Alaska 99587

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Anchorage Folk Festival Anchorage January 21 thru January 31

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