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Rent a Car
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    • RickinDutch
  • By RickinDutch on November 1, 2005
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    • Seward Highway on the way to Girdwood - Girdwood
    Seward Highway on the way to
    Girdwood
    by RickinDutch
    About the only way to get to Girdwood from Anchorage is by car. The train goes right by Girdwood on the way to Seward or Whittier but doesn't stop.
    By car it is about an hour drive. But it is some of the most scenic driving to be found in Alaska, so take your time and plan to pull over at the numerous scenic pull outs.

    Renting a car in Alaska has gotten expensive with all the new taxes added by the state in the past few years. (Republican House Speaker getting back at a misbehaving party member who just happens to own a rental car franchise). Expect about 27% higher costs than are quoted.

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    Spring View of Road to Girdwood
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    • spintobecca
  • By spintobecca on April 1, 2003
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    • At least it's paved! - Girdwood
    At least it's paved!
    by spintobecca
    Here is a glimpse of the road once you have gotten off the highway and committed yourself to traveling to Girdwood.

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    Take advantage of Glacier Valley Transit
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  • By pulpcouture on May 11, 2008
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    • Glacier City Transit is a small shuttle system new this year to Girdwood, and absolutely indispensible in the winter.

    The schedule is somewhat shortened in the summer (summer schedule doesn't run 'till 3am every night to get the bar crowd home,) but it's still perfect for getting around town since its route hits basically every public location in Girdwood from early morning untill about 11:00 or so at night.

    The fare is $1.00 unless you are a guest at the Hotel Alyeska, in which case tell the driver, since the hotel pays your fare.

    Bus drivers are knowledgeable about the town and things to do and do accept tips, so be generous!

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  • Phone: 907-382-9908
  • Website: http://www.glaciervalleytransit.com/
  • Other Contact: info@glaciervalleytransit.com
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    Shuttle or walk
    kaloz
  • By kaloz on February 4, 2004
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    • View from the parking lot - Girdwood
    View from the parking lot
    by kaloz
    There is limited parking up close to the hotel, but there is additional parking (ample) down the road. The road goes in a roundabout fashion so you think you are further than you really are, and there is a shuttle bus stop. You can easily walk to the hotel before the bus will show up.

    For getting around Girdwood, there is a "for hire" shuttle service

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  • Phone: 907-268-6311
  • Website: www.themagicbus.com
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    Best Way Down -- Summer
    kaloz
  • By kaloz on February 4, 2004
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    • Long way down - Girdwood
    Long way down
    by kaloz
    During the summer you can para-sail off of Mt Alyeska! Don't worry if you've never done this before, you won't be alone. You ride piggy-backed with an experienced guide who does the driving. You just get to enjoy the ride. How many chances do you get to jump off a mountain?

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  • Phone: 1-800-880-3880
  • Website: www.alyeskaresort.com
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    Cable Car -- Summer
    kaloz
  • By kaloz on February 4, 2004
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    • Going Up? - Girdwood
    Going Up?
    by kaloz
    During the summer, the cable car will take you to the chalet on Mt Alyeska. Our tickets included lunch at the cafeteria. The lunch option was reasonably priced. There is ample seating in the chalet, but if you bring a blanket, it is much nicer to dine out of doors. A picnic, if you will, and maybe a bottle of wine.

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  • Phone: 1-800-880-3880
  • Website: www.alyeskaresort.com
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    Cable Car -- Winter
    kaloz
  • By kaloz on February 4, 2004
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    • From the Cable Car - Girdwood
    From the Cable Car
    by kaloz
    In the winter time, the cable car is part of your lift ticket and can be riden up and down as much as you want. The tram pass for non-skiiers is $13. for the day, which is very reasonable. You can go up for lunch, come down, go up for drinks, come down, or just go up to enjoy the view.

    The tram is easily accessable from the resort.

    The picture is taken in the summer.

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  • Phone: 1-800-880-3880
  • Website: www.alyeskaresort.com
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    Use the Dogs
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  • By kaloz on February 4, 2004
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    • Mushing on city streets - Girdwood
    Mushing on city streets
    by kaloz
    Some people may think that mushing is something that is staged for the tourists, or done by professionals in races, but I have seen mushers on the road in my travels around the state. I saw this guy on a lightweight rig being pulled by two dogs that weren't even well trained.

    So this is a real thing that is done in Alaska

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  • Phone: 907-783-2266
  • Other Contact: chugachexpress@ak.net
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    Bring the Dogs
    kaloz
  • Updated By kaloz on February 3, 2004
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    • Go Mushing! - Girdwood
    Go Mushing!
    by kaloz
    There are excellent areas to mush around Girdwood, so bring your team. This truck has his and hers dog sled mounted on top, with kennels for two teams. I saw several vehicles of this type on my winter trip.

    If you don't have your own sled and team, you can go on dogsled tours.

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      1000 Arlberg Road PO Box 249 (formerly Aleyska Prince Hotel), Girdwood, AK
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