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Road trip from Anchorage to Cedar Rapids

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ITINERARY

69h 15m3,448 miles11 stops
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Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Enjoy local brews and epic views of the Chugach mountains at Girdwood Brewing Company. We have a beautiful timber framed taproom adorned with local art and ski relics. For those who prefer the outdoors, there’s an awesome beer garden with fire pits and plenty of seating. We offer up four core beers and a series of rotating taps. Root beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha are available for those looking for an alcohol free beverage. Tasters and 12 ounce pours are available to drink in the taproom. If you are looking for beer to go, we fill growlers, sell 5 gallon kegs, and have 4-packs of 16 ounce cans with labels designed by Alaskan artists (for sale in the taproom only). Food trucks are on-site every day, and we have cool merchandise for you to take home. Girdwood Brewing Company is truly rooted in our community. We donate to a number of nonprofits and outdoor adventure organizations. Our brewery also provides year round employment to over a dozen locals.
2
Flattop Mountain Trail
13229 Glen Alps Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516-6967
3
Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Anchorage, AK 99540
The main cabin, which contains the gift shop, and the assay building at Indian Valley Mine has some of the oldest structures built on the Turnagain Arm, and are listed as a National Historic Site. Indian Valley Mine offers visitors the opportunity to learn gold panning and browse through two historic cabins built in the early 1900's a small museum and gift shop, or simply sit back on one of our benches and take in the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm.
4
Planet Walk
5th & G Street Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
5
Four Seasons Trans Group
1020 W 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-4577
We provide shuttle services within Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Whittier, Palmer, Wasilla, and Girdwood.
6
Acme Comedy Co.
708 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1133
7
Indeed Brewing Company
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1738
8
Norseman Distillery
451 Taft St NE Suite 19, South Loading Dock, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2831
Norseman Distillery, the first micro-distillery in Minneapolis, was founded with principles of using the very best local ingredients to produce small batches of exceptionally fine spirits. From our micro-distillery in northeast Minneapolis, we hand craft each batch with the hopes of inspiring legendary cheer in those who drink it.
9
Ellis Park Golf Course
1401 Zika Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1257
10
Nick's Bar & Grill
4958 Johnson Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Nick's Bar & Grill, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is the premier restaurant serving Hiawatha, Marion, Fairfax, Palo, Atkins and surrounding areas since 2014. We offer burgers, soups, salads, appetizers, pizza, skillets, a full bar, 14 flatscreen televisions, dart boards, electronic gaming and much more. For your next meal, visit Nick's Bar & Grill in Cedar Rapids.
11
Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
6545 4th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4761
Immerse yourself in your favorite video game for real. Play classic games like capture the flag, defuse the bomb and VIP. To name a few of our ever growing selection of games. Test out our realistic weapons and wireless sensors. They will put you in the middle of the action. Come and experience the Lair.
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OVERVIEW

Anchorage to Cedar Rapids
1
Start:Girdwood Brewing Company
Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska·
4.5
(97) review
Enjoy local brews and epic views of the Chugach mountains at Girdwood Brewing Company. We have a beautiful timber framed taproom adorned with local art and ski relics. For those who prefer the outdoors, there’s an awesome beer garden with fire pits and plenty of seating. We offer up four core beers and a series of rotating taps. Root beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha are available for those looking for an alcohol free beverage. Tasters and 12 ounce pours are available to drink in the taproom. If you are looking for beer to go, we fill growlers, sell 5 gallon kegs, and have 4-packs of 16 ounce cans with labels designed by Alaskan artists (for sale in the taproom only). Food trucks are on-site every day, and we have cool merchandise for you to take home. Girdwood Brewing Company is truly rooted in our community. We donate to a number of nonprofits and outdoor adventure organizations. Our brewery also provides year round employment to over a dozen locals.
2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
2
Flattop Mountain Trail
Anchorage, Alaska·
4.5
(949) review
13229 Glen Alps Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516-6967
3
Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
Indian, Anchorage, Alaska·
4.5
(95) review
The main cabin, which contains the gift shop, and the assay building at Indian Valley Mine has some of the oldest structures built on the Turnagain Arm, and are listed as a National Historic Site. Indian Valley Mine offers visitors the opportunity to learn gold panning and browse through two historic cabins built in the early 1900's a small museum and gift shop, or simply sit back on one of our benches and take in the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm.
Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Anchorage, AK 99540
4
Planet Walk
Anchorage, Alaska·
3.5
(8) review
5th & G Street Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
5
Four Seasons Trans Group
Anchorage, Alaska·
5.0
(98) review
We provide shuttle services within Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Whittier, Palmer, Wasilla, and Girdwood.
1020 W 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-4577
6
Acme Comedy Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
3.5
(93) review
708 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1133
7
Indeed Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(94) review
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1738
8
Norseman Distillery
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
5.0
(98) review
Norseman Distillery, the first micro-distillery in Minneapolis, was founded with principles of using the very best local ingredients to produce small batches of exceptionally fine spirits. From our micro-distillery in northeast Minneapolis, we hand craft each batch with the hopes of inspiring legendary cheer in those who drink it.
451 Taft St NE Suite 19, South Loading Dock, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2831
9
Ellis Park Golf Course
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
3.5
(7) review
1401 Zika Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1257
10
Nick's Bar & Grill
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.0
(7) review
Nick's Bar & Grill, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is the premier restaurant serving Hiawatha, Marion, Fairfax, Palo, Atkins and surrounding areas since 2014. We offer burgers, soups, salads, appetizers, pizza, skillets, a full bar, 14 flatscreen televisions, dart boards, electronic gaming and much more. For your next meal, visit Nick's Bar & Grill in Cedar Rapids.
4958 Johnson Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
11
Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
Immerse yourself in your favorite video game for real. Play classic games like capture the flag, defuse the bomb and VIP. To name a few of our ever growing selection of games. Test out our realistic weapons and wireless sensors. They will put you in the middle of the action. Come and experience the Lair.
6545 4th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4761

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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Anchorage and Cedar Rapids?
The distance is 3,448 miles
What's the travel time between Anchorage and Cedar Rapids?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 69h 15m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Anchorage and Cedar Rapids?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Cedar Rapids?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Cedar Rapids
What’s the weather like in Cedar Rapids?
The weather in Cedar Rapids is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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