Top Local Businesses and places in Seward highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, Anchorage municipality, Alaska, United states

Brown Bear Exhibit

Address: 43520 Seward Hwy, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

“So much space for the ambassador brown bears, complete with pond and mini cabin. The many viewing areas give visitors great views of the bears playing, swimming, and napping. The elevated walkway is a great addition to both the black bear and brown bear habitats. Good signage. The don’t miss area of AWCC.”

Sitka Black-tailed Deer Exhibit

Address: 43520 Seward Hwy, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

Girdwood Summer Sled Dog Adventure

Address: 36511 Seward Hwy Suite 7, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

“We did this today and it was the highlight to our trip to Alaska. Peter was our guide. He has so many interesting stories to share and was wonderful. Ryan was our lead musher with his assistant Hunter and his fiancée Sarah. They were incredible. Ryan is the grandson of Joe Redington who created the Iditarod decades ago….it was absolutely amazing to ride with him and listen to his stories growing up as a musher and racer from birth. I was skeptical about this activity as a dog lover, thinking this had an element of cruelty for dogs but I am happy to be wrong. These dogs are bred into racing and they love it. They were so excited to be ready to run the course and they are so beautifully treated by the entire team. The way these dogs were treated was so great…the team just knew what they needed, provided breaks through the course, water bowls and gave us the opportunity to pet and appreciate these gorgeous animals. After an incredible ride through beautiful mountains, over a roaring brook and passing a stunningly pretty blue sea and a glacier known as Milk Glacier, we were led to a cabin where the history of the Iditarod was explained by Ryan. Beautiful photos, the opportunity to feel his sled, try on his coat and beaver fur gloves AND to play with a group of puppies that were 34 days old….the puppies: Waffle, Bacon, Eggs, Benedict, and Pancake were so fabulous. I would HIGHLY recommend this activity to EVERYONE. It rained while we did this experience and the weather did not deter from the wonder of this experience. I have such an appreciation now for this sport, the Redington team and am so glad to have Ryan, Hunter, Sarah and Peter give us such a wonderful memory!”

Alpine Apothecary Pharmacy Marketplace

Address: 36511 Seward Hwy Suite 8, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

“I want to thank the pharmacist for the kindness he showed me on my recent trip to Girdwood. I had come from Massachusetts to Anchorage to see a relative in the hospital there. The day I was flying home (May 9) I stopped at the apothecary for medicine to treat a blocked ear. Even though it was a half-hour before the store opened, he graciously waited on me and found what I needed. His act of generosity made my day - and my fligh home was more comfortable, too.”

Coast Pizza

Address: Mile 90 Seward Hwy Ste 10, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

“The pizza was hot and delicious. The crust was not too thick and nicely crisp. There was plenty to eat and it was cooked fairly quickly. You can order a whole pizza or by the slice.”

Alpine Cafe & Bakery

Address: 36511 Seward Hwy Suite 3, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

“Grabbed a cinnamon roll and Americano for my road trip to Seward. A convenient spot to grab sweets and coffee. The baked goods are a little more expensive than I'm used to paying for similar goods in Alaska. The service is great and employees are friendly.”