Location: Alaska < USA
Nearest Airport: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
at 35
Miles
Nearest Motorway: Seward Highway
at 3
Miles
Car: necessary
Girdwood is a small community within the borders of the greater Anchorage Municipality, 35 miles south of the city center. Just off the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm, Girdwood is surrounded by magnificent mountains that rise from the sea. If you are looking for a comfortable place to base your south central Alaska travels (or skiing!) from in one of the finest communities in Alaska, Girdwood Valley is it. With its alluring ambiance and rain forest beauty, Girdwood has an appealing charm that is missing from the Anchorage metropolitan area. Surrounded by 7 glaciers, towering spruce and hemlock trees and snow capped mountains, and hosting an eclectic population of interesting locals, Girdwood will delight you and capture your heart forever.