5 Great Day Trips from Anchorage, Alaska - Through My Lens
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Date: 2022-03-11
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zalewskm
I lived in Achorage for three years. Talkeetna was my favorite small town and I would recommend eating and staying at the Roadhouse. As for other day trips, I'll mention the three favorite things I did while living there. visiting the Matanuska glacier via ATV tour instead of car, visiting the town of Glacier View on the 4th of July, and hiking Crow Pass (an ambitious overnight hike through the Chugach State Park. Honorable mention day trips include hiking Arctic Valley, rafting 6-Mile Creek and hiking the Butte in Palmer.
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I lived in Achorage for three years. Talkeetna was my favorite small town and I would recommend eating and staying at the Roadhouse. As for other day trips, I'll mention the three favorite things I did while living there. visiting the Matanuska glacier via ATV tour instead of car, visiting the town of Glacier View on the 4th of July, and hiking Crow Pass (an ambitious overnight hike through the Chugach State Park. Honorable mention day trips include hiking Arctic Valley, rafting 6-Mile Creek and hiking the Butte in Palmer.
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Roam
Very succinct coverage of the sights. Well done. Btw, Kenai is pronounced KEEN-eye, (my hometown and another interesting one-day trip from Anchorage. Other day trips down towards, and to, the Peninsula are Alyeska Ski Resort (in off season there are numerous hiking trails, the lodge, and chair lifts to some stunning views of the inlet, Girdwood (near Alyeska and a fun walking town with nifty eateries and shops, and Cooper Landing (more trails, Kenai River fishing tours, ATV tours, and Horseback rides,
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Very succinct coverage of the sights. Well done. Btw, Kenai is pronounced KEEN-eye, (my hometown and another interesting one-day trip from Anchorage. Other day trips down towards, and to, the Peninsula are Alyeska Ski Resort (in off season there are numerous hiking trails, the lodge, and chair lifts to some stunning views of the inlet, Girdwood (near Alyeska and a fun walking town with nifty eateries and shops, and Cooper Landing (more trails, Kenai River fishing tours, ATV tours, and Horseback rides,
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jodi
I would suggest adding Girdwood on the day trip to Portage Glacier. You can take the tram (from Hotel Alyeska) to the top of Mt Alyeska for incredible views. Stop at the Girdwood Bake Shop for a yummy cinnamon roll (what theyre known for.
On the return to Anchorage, you could stop at Flat Top Mountain. Theres a short walk (on paved trail) from the parking area for great views of the inlet and city of Anchorage. Or choose a different day to hike to the top of Flat Top. Theres so much to do and see!
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I would suggest adding Girdwood on the day trip to Portage Glacier. You can take the tram (from Hotel Alyeska) to the top of Mt Alyeska for incredible views. Stop at the Girdwood Bake Shop for a yummy cinnamon roll (what theyre known for.
On the return to Anchorage, you could stop at Flat Top Mountain. Theres a short walk (on paved trail) from the parking area for great views of the inlet and city of Anchorage. Or choose a different day to hike to the top of Flat Top. Theres so much to do and see!
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Lydia
This was so helpful. We just got back from a short trip to anchorage and we did the drive to the conservation center. Then we went to the mine but it was snowing so we definitely have to go back in the summer. I wish everything hadn't closed for the season 2 weeks before we arrived. Is there a winter activities in Alaska video?
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This was so helpful. We just got back from a short trip to anchorage and we did the drive to the conservation center. Then we went to the mine but it was snowing so we definitely have to go back in the summer. I wish everything hadn't closed for the season 2 weeks before we arrived. Is there a winter activities in Alaska video?
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Debra
My daughter and son-in-law took us to Thunderbird Falls. We went to the Farmers Market in Palmer and Anchorage where I was introduced to Reindeer corn dogs. These were delicious. We have gone to Homer where we have slept in a Bed and Breakfast that was the first building built in Homer. We went halibut fishing for the day.
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My daughter and son-in-law took us to Thunderbird Falls. We went to the Farmers Market in Palmer and Anchorage where I was introduced to Reindeer corn dogs. These were delicious. We have gone to Homer where we have slept in a Bed and Breakfast that was the first building built in Homer. We went halibut fishing for the day.
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Jordan
The drive over Hatcher Pass is very cool, and near the summit there are a couple great hikes that feel like youre a million miles from anywhere. Also the road is dirt, but it is possibly the smoothest dirt road Ive ever driven, perfectly rental car friendly.
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The drive over Hatcher Pass is very cool, and near the summit there are a couple great hikes that feel like youre a million miles from anywhere. Also the road is dirt, but it is possibly the smoothest dirt road Ive ever driven, perfectly rental car friendly.
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Devyn
In talketneea there is a sled dog tour that your can take in the winter or do dryland mushing in the summer. You actually get to mush your own sled dog team, learn about the races and also meet the dogs. It is owned by a 5-time Iditarod champion.
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In talketneea there is a sled dog tour that your can take in the winter or do dryland mushing in the summer. You actually get to mush your own sled dog team, learn about the races and also meet the dogs. It is owned by a 5-time Iditarod champion.
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Editor
Hello. I am. planning to visit Alaska in June. Where is this dog sled ride and how much does it cost? It is so cool and I do not want to miss it during my vacation.
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Hello. I am. planning to visit Alaska in June. Where is this dog sled ride and how much does it cost? It is so cool and I do not want to miss it during my vacation.
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Joanna
Palmer is a great place to visit too and full of history! It is also right outside of Anchorage. And in the late summer you can go to the Alaska State Fair! :)
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Palmer is a great place to visit too and full of history! It is also right outside of Anchorage. And in the late summer you can go to the Alaska State Fair! :)
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Graham
We are planning a trip to Fairvanks in winter to see the Aurora then a stop in Homer to visit a friend. Did you make it to Homer?
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We are planning a trip to Fairvanks in winter to see the Aurora then a stop in Homer to visit a friend. Did you make it to Homer?
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