Guidebook for Girdwood
Food Scene
Owned and operated by your hosts, this full service restaurant is located at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort. We showcase meat and vegetarian dishes from around the globe and our slogan is "Fat and Lean World Cuisine". You will find lots of local seafood and steak alongside vegan fare. We cater to special diets and don't skimp on flavor or portions. Dinner served Wednesday - Sunday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Open till 10 on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Monday/Tuesday. No reservations. More information by calling 907-783-5225
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Jack Sprat
165 Olympic Mountain LoopOwned and operated by your hosts, this full service restaurant is located at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort. We showcase meat and vegetarian dishes from around the globe and our slogan is "Fat and Lean World Cuisine". You will find lots of local seafood and steak alongside vegan fare. We cater to special diets and don't skimp on flavor or portions. Dinner served Wednesday - Sunday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Open till 10 on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Monday/Tuesday. No reservations. More information by calling 907-783-5225
Essentials
Not a huge selection, but enough to get you by. If you need more supplies, stop in Anchorage before coming down to Girdwood.
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Crow Creek Mercantile
147 Hightower RdNot a huge selection, but enough to get you by. If you need more supplies, stop in Anchorage before coming down to Girdwood.
Arts & Culture
Co-op art gallery located up the hill from Jack Sprat. A local artist is always on duty. Great selection.
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Girdwood Center For Visual Art
194 Olympic Mountain LoopCo-op art gallery located up the hill from Jack Sprat. A local artist is always on duty. Great selection.
Hike up and take the tram down or buy a ticket to ride the tram up to 2000 feet from the Alyeska Resort Hotel. The Historic Round-House is now a museum showcasing Girdwood's Skiing History.
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Round House Museum/Mt. Alyeska Roundhouse
1000 Arlberg AveHike up and take the tram down or buy a ticket to ride the tram up to 2000 feet from the Alyeska Resort Hotel. The Historic Round-House is now a museum showcasing Girdwood's Skiing History.
Drinks & Nightlife
Base of the ski resort bar and live music. Shows typically every Friday and Saturday plus more during the Holidays.
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Sitzmark Bar & Grill
100 Olympic Mountain LoopBase of the ski resort bar and live music. Shows typically every Friday and Saturday plus more during the Holidays.
Have a drink with a view at the top of the Tram, 2300 feet above sea level. The bar in 7 Glaciers is stunning. A more casual bar on the other end of the building is called The Bore Tide. Great views of Girdwood town below.
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Seven Glaciers Restaurant
1000 Arlberg AveHave a drink with a view at the top of the Tram, 2300 feet above sea level. The bar in 7 Glaciers is stunning. A more casual bar on the other end of the building is called The Bore Tide. Great views of Girdwood town below.
Parks & Nature
Great skate park, 18 hole frisbee golf, tennis courts, volleyball, baseball field and playground. Close to the river. Nice walking areas.
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Girdwood Park, Playground & Skate
250 Egloff DrGreat skate park, 18 hole frisbee golf, tennis courts, volleyball, baseball field and playground. Close to the river. Nice walking areas.
This is Chugach State Park headquarters. They have some displays and maps. Learn about the many ways you can access the 495,000 acres of state park land!
US Glacier Ranger District
145 Forest Station RdThis is Chugach State Park headquarters. They have some displays and maps. Learn about the many ways you can access the 495,000 acres of state park land!
The go to trail for locals and visitors. Access from parking lot on Crow Creek road (closer to hand tram) or from the Alyeska Hotel side at the base of the Tram. Don't miss the gorge.
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Winner Creek Gorge Trail Head (Lower Winner Creek Trail)
601 Crow Creek RdThe go to trail for locals and visitors. Access from parking lot on Crow Creek road (closer to hand tram) or from the Alyeska Hotel side at the base of the Tram. Don't miss the gorge.
Shopping
Best place to rent skis, bikes or stand-up paddleboards. Good shop for active clothing. Located right across from Jack Sprat.
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Powder Hound Ski and Bike Shop
210 Arlberg AveBest place to rent skis, bikes or stand-up paddleboards. Good shop for active clothing. Located right across from Jack Sprat.
Bottle shop for wine, beer and spirits. Best selection. Located to the right of the art gallery and bake shop.
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La Bodega
194 Olympic Mountain LoopBottle shop for wine, beer and spirits. Best selection. Located to the right of the art gallery and bake shop.
Mother Hubbard’s is located next door to Jack Sprat restaurant at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort. Mother Hubbard's Cupboard is stocked with goods for the home, heart, and hound! Hours vary by season. 907-754-3120
203 Olympic Mountain Loop
203 Olympic Mountain LoopMother Hubbard’s is located next door to Jack Sprat restaurant at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort. Mother Hubbard's Cupboard is stocked with goods for the home, heart, and hound! Hours vary by season. 907-754-3120
Sightseeing
Captain John Earle will take you close to glaciers, pull up shrimp pots, fish, kayak, paddleboard and cook gourmet meals. The boat is available for day trips or multi-night adventures. He'll even take you skiing from the boat in the winter.
Tundra Adventure Charters
Captain John Earle will take you close to glaciers, pull up shrimp pots, fish, kayak, paddleboard and cook gourmet meals. The boat is available for day trips or multi-night adventures. He'll even take you skiing from the boat in the winter.
Only 10 miles south on the Seward Highway. Great way to see all the animals of Alaska in a safe and beautiful setting. These are mostly rescued wildlife that are cared for at the center in a natural landscape at the head of the Turnagain Arm.
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Centro de Conservação da Vida Selvagem do Alasca
43520 Seward HwyOnly 10 miles south on the Seward Highway. Great way to see all the animals of Alaska in a safe and beautiful setting. These are mostly rescued wildlife that are cared for at the center in a natural landscape at the head of the Turnagain Arm.