- TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Whittier, Alaska, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Girdwood and Anchorage.
- From Saltwater Excursions to Crazy Rays Adventures - Private Tours, the Whittier area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Kayaking, Boat Cruise, Fishing and Hiking Trails.
- About an hour's drive from Anchorage, Whittier was once a military port. Today, many tourists stop by Whittier on their way to Prince William Sound. While in town, tourists can learn about the community at the local museum. Other activities and attractions include glacier tours, fishing charters, paddle boarding and kayaking.
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Lazy Otter Charters prvides its clients with several other services besides kayaking cruises: it can also act as a water taxi, it can help with towing and salvaging, and it also provides marine services.
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On a 137 foot-long catamaran which can welcome up to 138 passengers, the 26 Glacier Cruise will take its guest on a 140 miles cruise to the 26 named glaciers and the many other unnamed ones.
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Harbor Loop Subdivision, Whittier, AK 99501
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The Major Marine Tours - Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise takes the tourists to an area recognized for having the most glaciers. There are also many waterfalls. Wildlife includes bald eagles, sea otters, and others.
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With its 2.5 miles, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in North America. There are several safe-houses in it, in case of major earthquakes and other calamities.
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The Prince William Sound Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about Whittier's history as a military port during World War II and the Cold War. The location's exhibits offer information on the lumber industry in the area.
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Portage Pass Trail is a one mile recreational hiking trail with 750 in elevation that provides a view of Portage Glacier. The passage was historically used by Alaskan Natives, early settlers, and Russian fur traders.
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The Portage Glacier is a glacier that was first recorded in 1898 and is situated between the Prince William Sound and the Turnagain Arm. The glacier spans a total distance of 14-miles wide.
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With a close-up view of and access to a glacier, the 1.4 mile Byron Glacier Trail provides a walk that is suitable for all ages. The trail features stones that children and adults can use for creative activities.
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The Williwaw Campground is situated along the beautiful Williwaw Creek with prime fishing and very near the Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area and the Tail of Blue Ice, with great views of the Portage Glacier. RV and tent sites are available.
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For experiencing the sight of the Portage Glacier, the visitor can either go to the welcome center on the site, or appeal to the many cruising services available. Grizzlies and musk oxen are the most common animals encountered.