Located just 39 miles south of Anchorage, the Alaska city of Girdwood can be reached easily by car or daily train and bus via the Seward Highway with scenic views of Turnagain Arm and Chugach State Park’s 3,000-foot mountains. Girdwood is a picturesque Alaska resort village perfect for short-day trips out of Anchorage and relaxing getaways. The beautiful Chugach Mountain Range also provides an excellent backdrop for year-round outdoor adventures such as glacier cruises, dogsledding, hiking, rock and ice climbing, and ATV tours.