Explore the Region
Nearby Communities
Girdwood is surrounded by amazing neighbors in Southcentral Alaska, each an easy drive down the Seward Highway.
The Neighbors
Southcentral, just down the road
A short drive from Girdwood opens up the whole Kenai Peninsula and the coast beyond: working harbors, a gold rush town, and rivers full of salmon and trout.
On the waterWhittier & Seward
Two working ports and your launching points to the ocean. Head out for a day of fishing, watch for whales and sea otters, or time your visit to a cruise ship arrival or departure.
Gold rush townHope
A cute little gold mining town at the end of a quiet road, with excellent hiking trails winding up into the hills above Turnagain Arm.
On the Kenai RiverCooper Landing
The launching point for the turquoise Kenai River, where the trout fishing is some of the best in the state.
King salmon countryKenai
Home of the mighty King Salmon, and your chance to land the big one where the Kenai River runs down to meet the sea.
Farther Afield
Venturing beyond Southcentral?
If you are heading out of Southcentral Alaska, these trip planners cover the whole state, for ideas and help along the way.
Do more nearby
Everything to see and do, in one guide
From trailheads to fishing charters, the Digital Guide maps out the best of Girdwood and the region around it.
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