Portage

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So much of the glacier has broken off and floating in the lake now. Beautiful blues showing off. #Adventure
So much of the glacier has broken off and floating in the lake now. Beautiful blues showing off. #Adventure
Portage is a great place to find glacier floating in the lake. #Adventure

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Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort

4 out of 5
1000 Arlberg Ave Girdwood AK
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Awesome place. Much nicer than expected.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Ski Inn

Ski Inn

3 out of 5
189 Hightower Rd Girdwood AK
The price is CA $119 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $119
CA $133 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (683 reviews)
Love everything about the Ski In!! Our third stay & always enjoy ourselves!!! Love the breakfast area & common area plus the rooms. We’ll be back! Barb

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Bird Creek Motel

Bird Creek Motel

2 out of 5
29433 Seward Highway Indian AK
The price is CA $108 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
CA $108
CA $121 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Indian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (510 reviews)
Consistently reliable place to stay. Great value!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Bird Creek Motel
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Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails

Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails

Girdwood AK
Stay at this cabin in Girdwood. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Gerrish Public Library are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
Incredible hot tub & view, place as advertised, extremely convenient for skiing.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails
Stunning, New 2 bedroom Unit Minutes from Alyeska Resort

Stunning, New 2 bedroom Unit Minutes from Alyeska Resort

Anchorage AK
Stay at this vacation home in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Virgin Creek Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Great stay.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Stunning, New 2 bedroom Unit Minutes from Alyeska Resort
Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D

Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D

Girdwood AK
Stay at this cabin in Girdwood. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Center for ...
Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D
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Popular places to visit

This spot was part of a tour S/SE of Anchorage. During the drive we also saw baluga whales, Dal sheep, eagles, bears off the hwy, moose, and caribou. Not to mention many more glaciers than the one in the background.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Enjoy an outing to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center during your stay in Eagle River. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Ice berg visible didn’t even see it the day before. Huge

Portage Glacier

Explore the great outdoors at Portage Glacier, a lovely green space in Eagle River. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants.

Portage Glacier
Crow Creek Mine

Crow Creek Mine

Try your luck at panning for gold and see beautifully maintained historic mining equipment at this family-run mine, which has been continuously operating since 1896.

Crow Creek Mine
Eagle River Nature Center which includes views, forests and mountains

Eagle River Nature Center

Explore the great outdoors at Eagle River Nature Center, a lovely green space in Eagle River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Eagle River Nature Center
Byron Glacier- near Portage Glacier- Portage Alaska. A pretty trail leads from the Portage Glacier area to the Byron Glacier, where one can walk on to it.

Byron Glacier Trail

You can take time to visit Byron Glacier Trail during your travels to Eagle River. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants.

Byron Glacier Trail
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chapel, Juneau

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

You can learn about the history of Eagle River with a trip to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

Things to do

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

CA $34
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage Tour of the Year!

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

CA $243
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

CA $95
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Looking for salmon

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

CA $163
per adult
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
1.5 Hr - Winter Dog Sledding in Knik, Alaska

1.5 Hr - Winter Dog Sledding in Knik, Alaska

CA $273
per adult
1.5 Hr - Winter Dog Sledding in Knik, Alaska
Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer & Winter

Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter

CA $432
per adult
Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter
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Cities near Portage

American Bald Eagle in flight in the snow over the Skagit River

Eagle River