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Portage Glacier

Anchorage, AK
907 783 232
Ranked #14 of 100 attractions in Anchorage
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Antiques
Description: A popular tourist attraction.
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Sterling, Massachusetts
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

an important tip - make sure that the glacier boat is running - im Mid May 2012 it was completely frozen in. the center was also closed - due to open shortly. More

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Anchorage
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

A good introduction to glacier info at the visitors center, as well as the area. Glacier can't really be seen from the park, must take the lake boat tour, fee charged, which wasn't operating yet, still ice on the lake and snowing in early May. Very windy, and saw three moose on the portage valley road, which takes you through... More

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sugar land,tx
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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awesome.... GO. be sure your vehicle has fuel before you head out; not many gas stations mearby! More

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Anchorage
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Portage Glacier has receded so much over the years that simply going to Portage won't do. Wait until the summer months and take the short hike to Byron -- that will give you a much better feeling for glaciers! The 5-mile Glacier Highway is quite stunning on nice weather days... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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During a 14 hour layover at ANC, I opted for a rental car and fresh air away from the city. The drive to Portage Glacier along Turnagain Arm was stunning. I have climbed Mt Rainier, but nothing prepared me for the beauty of Alaska and her mountains. The scenary is breathtaking, and weather can vary every 10 miles because of... More

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Michigan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
1
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Pretty area and worth the drive for the views of the Turnagain Arm. The information center is ok. More

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alaska
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Peaceful, a bit cold - make sure to take warm clothes in spring or summer to see . More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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I remember when you could walk right out onto the glacier from the road but tha was over 40 years ago. More

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Seattle, Washington
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

You really can not imagine what a Glacier is without taking a boat ride and seeing it up close. The wildlife you see is fantastic. More

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Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

A great visit. The weather sucked but what can you do? Its Alaska! The tour was great. Very informative and beautiful. More

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