Girdwood
United States · AlaskaUS
Resort town in Alaska, United States
Girdwood is a resort town within the southern extent of the Municipality of Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located near the end of the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, Girdwood lies in a valley in the southwestern Chugach Mountains, surrounded by seven glaciers feeding into a number of creeks, which either converge within the valley or empty directly into the arm. Girdwood is typically accessed by the Seward Highway, with the main line of the Alaska Railroad paralleling the highway. By road distance, most of the community lies within 35 to 40 miles of Downtown Anchorage. The 2019 American Community Survey estimates a population of 1,742 in the valley.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,250
- Coordinates
- 60.943, -149.166
- Timezone
- America/Anchorage
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Girdwood
Girdwood — a village in Alaska, United States — is worth a place on your map. Around 2,250 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are wellness. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Girdwood
Wellness in Girdwood
(1)Wellness lovers get Spa. Everything listed here comes from what Girdwood is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Girdwood
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Girdwood is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Alaska and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Anchorage.
Similar destinations
Places near Girdwood that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Girdwood known for?
- Girdwood, in Alaska, United States, is best known for wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,250 residents.
- What can you do in Girdwood?
- Recorded activities in Girdwood include Spa. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Girdwood?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Girdwood located?
- Girdwood is located in Alaska, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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