Kristin's Guidebook

Kristin
Kristin's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Multiple trails, waterfalls, bear siting area, visitors center
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Mendenhall Glacier
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Multiple trails, waterfalls, bear siting area, visitors center
One mile walk to a sandy beach. You can eat spruce tips and fiddle heads on the way. Absolutely gorgeous.
Boyscout beach
401 Cordova St
One mile walk to a sandy beach. You can eat spruce tips and fiddle heads on the way. Absolutely gorgeous.
Auke Village Recreation Area is in walking distance from the house, also a two minute drive. You can swim in the ocean, build sand castles, BBQ, make a fire. There are public restrooms available as well. We always park after the fourth speed bump- closer to restroom.
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Auke Recreation Area
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Auke Village Recreation Area is in walking distance from the house, also a two minute drive. You can swim in the ocean, build sand castles, BBQ, make a fire. There are public restrooms available as well. We always park after the fourth speed bump- closer to restroom.
The tram takes you to the top of Mount Robert’s. There are gift shops and trails to venture around on. Sometimes there is a rescued bald eagle to see. There is also a restaurant if you get hungry- we usually eat before we go on the tram ;)
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Mount Roberts Tramway station
490 S Franklin St
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The tram takes you to the top of Mount Robert’s. There are gift shops and trails to venture around on. Sometimes there is a rescued bald eagle to see. There is also a restaurant if you get hungry- we usually eat before we go on the tram ;)
Great bike riding trail. Flat. About 15-20 minute drive from house.
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Herbert Glacier Trailhead
State Highway 7
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Great bike riding trail. Flat. About 15-20 minute drive from house.
Wild strawberry field- Picking is usually best June and July. Picnic area.
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Eagle Beach
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Wild strawberry field- Picking is usually best June and July. Picnic area.
A bishop built this Catholic Church by hand. Breath taking view while walking through a fairy tale forest.
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Shrine of Saint Therese
21425 Glacier Hwy
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A bishop built this Catholic Church by hand. Breath taking view while walking through a fairy tale forest.
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Alaska State Museum
395 Whittier St
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Food scene

Located in the Forbidden Peak Brewery. Good food. Family friendly. Stunning view of Auke Bay.
Red Spruce
11798 Glacier Highway
Located in the Forbidden Peak Brewery. Good food. Family friendly. Stunning view of Auke Bay.
Great Alaskan beer. Gorgeous view of Auke Bay.
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Forbidden Peak Brewery
11798 Glacier Hwy
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Great Alaskan beer. Gorgeous view of Auke Bay.
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Chan's Thai Kitchen
11820 Glacier Hwy
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Historic building that used to service float planes in the 1940’s. https://www.hangaronthewharf.com/
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Hangar On The Wharf
2 Marine Way
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Historic building that used to service float planes in the 1940’s. https://www.hangaronthewharf.com/
Good burgers. Restaurant is located inside Squires Rest Bar and kids are not allowed. You can order to go.
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Devils Hideaway
5364 Glacier Hwy
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Good burgers. Restaurant is located inside Squires Rest Bar and kids are not allowed. You can order to go.
Good donuts, pastries and bagels/cream cheese.
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Breeze In - Valley
2200 Trout St
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Good donuts, pastries and bagels/cream cheese.
Auke Bay Cafe
11806 Glacier Hwy
Drive-thru coffee shop. Excellent service and coffee. My children love their hot chocolate
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The Grind Coffee Company
10187 Jensine St
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Drive-thru coffee shop. Excellent service and coffee. My children love their hot chocolate
Delicious breakfast
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Sandpiper Cafe
429 W Willoughby Ave
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Delicious breakfast
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Devil's Club Brewing Company
100 N Franklin St
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Roma Bistro
2 Marine Way
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Juno Froyo
8585 Old Dairy Rd

Kids Entertainment

Nice option on a rainy day. Lazy river, slides and sprinklers. Reasonably priced.
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Dimond Park Aqautic Center
3045 Dimond Park Loop
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Nice option on a rainy day. Lazy river, slides and sprinklers. Reasonably priced.
Large playground at Twin Lakes https://m.facebook.com/projectplaygroundtwinlakes/photos/a.10154259247082276/10156783964077276/?type=3&source=44
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Twin Lakes
3401-3499 Glacier Hwy
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Large playground at Twin Lakes https://m.facebook.com/projectplaygroundtwinlakes/photos/a.10154259247082276/10156783964077276/?type=3&source=44

Rentals

Close to house- in Auke Bay Harbor. Rent kayaks, boats and paddle boards.
Alaska Boat and Kayak Rental Shop
11521 Glacier Hwy
Close to house- in Auke Bay Harbor. Rent kayaks, boats and paddle boards.

Shopping

Alaska souvenirs
Hickok's Trading Co
285 S Franklin St
Alaska souvenirs