Local Adventure

Businesses We Would Like To Recommend:

Our area offers many fun and unique adventures. Some of them are listed below. We have partnered with Visit Anchorage, and find that their resource page is second-to-none. We hope the links below will help make your Alaskan vacation more relaxing and allow you more chances to make the memories of a life time.

Indian Valley Meats ~ Local Alaskan fish or meat processed and shipped or shop for your Alaskan made treats to share wild game meats with your friends.

Indian Valley Mine ~ Historical Gold Mine, Pan for Gold & unique Alaskan Gift Shop.

Crow Creek Mine ~ Rent or bring your own bucket and shovel to experience what Alaska's Gold Fever was like.

Essential 1 Gas Station ~ Next door to our motel, this is a quick stop and gas station.

ATV Adventures ~ Provides toured ATV trips daily into our backyard mountains of Bird Creek into the Chugach State Park.

Visit Anchorage ~ An amazing resource for planning your trip and activities of interest, we have been members since 1996.

Potter Marsh ~ Great for Bird Watchers, get early morning moose sightings & beautiful views of the Cook Inlet.

Portage Glacier ~ Begich & Boggs Visitor Center ~ Learn about one of Alaska's most visited glaciers and the surrounding area.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center ~ This is a drive thru conservation with bears, moose, deer, caribou, bison, and musk ox.

Alaska Fishing License ~ This is an easy resource for rules, and to purchase a license for the dates you have reserved to fish.

Portage Glacier Cruises ~ Take the "Ptarmigan" boat ride to the receding Portage Glacier for breath taking views and photos.

Turnagain Arm Pit BBQ ~ Plan for lunch or dinner here for the best BBQ in town.

Girdwood Chamber ~ You can use this as a resource of activities in Girdwood, located 10 miles North of Bird Creek.

Whittier Alaska Chamber ~ Find deep sea fishing and a fresh Alaskan Seafood Café.

Brown Bear Saloon ~ Visit this small-town bar with a pool table and delicious handmade burgers.

26 Glacier Cruises ~ This cruise leaves out of Whittier. Wildlife can be seen throughout this cruise. It might be puffins on the rock wall, sea otters at play in the ocean, or an orca whale breaching just for you all while a glacier is calving into the Prince William Sound.

Lazy Otter Charters in Whittier, AK ~ Experience the Prince William Sound on this family-owned-and-operated charter while enjoying all that Alaska's oceanic life has to offer.

Alpine Air ~ Flightseeing, Dog Sledding, and Glacier Tours, all from Girdwoods Airport.

Double Musky Inn ~ If this is your vacation of a lifetime let the Double Musky Inn be that final touch. It offers a spectacular wine cellar, fresh-baked desserts daily, and world-renowned cuisine. Appetizers include: Cajun Mushrooms and Coconut Salmon. Entrees include: Prime Rib Peppered Steak or Fresh Alaskan Seafood.

Alyeska Resort ~ If you’re looking to ski or spend the night, the Alyeska Resort is just a sight to visit also. Seven Glaciers restaurant is just a tram ride away. Browse the original "Round House" museum, enjoy the panoramic views of Girdwood, Turnagain Arm and beyond, or hiking the "Winter Creek Trail."  They also have ski rental packages for downhill or cross-country skiing.

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