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Best Things to Do in Valdez, Alaska
This is the largest tidewater glacier in Alaska, you can get up close to this amazing natural phenomenon by taking a tour with a knowledgeable guide.
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Columbia Glacier
Heritage museum exploring the area history & culture, with art exhibit, photographs & artifacts.
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Valdez Museum
Keystone Canyon is a gorge near Valdez in the U.S. state of Alaska. Situated at an elevation of 307 feet, its walls are almost perpendicular.
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Keystone Canyon
hatchery is part of the fishing program strictly controlled by the State of Alaska. A visit to the hatchery can consist of a walking tour which can be guided or self-guided
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The Solomon Gulch Hatchery
This Museum showcases one of the largest collections of Native Alaskan art and artefacts in the world.
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Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum
You can take half, full or several day tours exploring this beautiful and remote part of Alaska. Think of icy waters, glaciers and fast flowing rivers.
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River rafting and tubing tours
The visitor centre has plenty of information for tourists and visitors in this area. There are comprehensive lists of guides and things to do in Valdez.
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Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau
If you are looking for a short easy hike whilst in Valdez, the dock point park and trail is a great place to start.
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Dock Point Park & Trail
In Prince William Sound you are able to see both humpback whales and orca pods as well as dolphins and porpoises.
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Dolphin & Whale Watching tours
Heli skiing and snowboarding tours are not uncommon in Valdez and there are daily drops to runs by way of helicopter.
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Skiing and snowboarding tours
This glacier is very accessible, and the park has restrooms and picnic facilities for visitors to use. Just take a walk to enjoy the spectacular views of the glacier.
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Worthington Glacier